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Update on malware attack on Gigaset Android devices (April 6 2021)
[German]A quick update for all those affected by the malware infection of Gigaset Android devices via update server. I had on April 5, 2021 a phone conversation with German vendor Gigaset where they informed me about a few preliminary details … Continue reading
204 Fleeceware apps for Android and iOS make $400 million in revenue
[German]So-called fleeceware apps are probably good business for criminal developers. AVAST has come across 204 of these apps for Android and iOS and puts the damage at over $400 million.
VMware publishes details of security vulnerability
[German]VMware has fixed an authentication bypass vulnerability in data center security software with a patch. The security update should be installed as soon as possible.
German Gigaset Android Update Server probably delivers malware
[German]A German blog reader just informed me, that German smartphone manufacturer Gigaset seems to be affected by a hack. At least one of the Android update servers is probably delivering malware. Here's the information I have so far.
China: videos from private surveillance cameras on sale
[German]Hackers in China seem to have discovered a new business model. Tens of thousands of videos of hacked surveillance cameras are being sold online. Many of these videos are quite boring and show people just sitting in their houses or … Continue reading
Why ISL Online: Critical factors when choosing a remote desktop solution
[Sponsored Post]In the rapidly evolving IT world, choosing the right remote desktop software is critical for organizations that value security, ease of use and reliability. One provider of secure remote access that has been on the market since 2001 is ISL Online, which presents some considerations for choosing such software below. More ...
Edge 89.0.774.68
[German]Microsoft has released the update to Edge 89.0.774.68 on April 1, 2021. It is a security update that fixes various vulnerabilities that have already been fixed in Google Chrome. Here is some information about it.
Ubiquiti hack more serious than admitted
[German]The hack of US manufacturer Ubiquiti Networks (IoT devices, cameras, etc.) that became known in January 2021 was probably more serious than the company admitted. The attackers are said to have had access to source codes and credentials. Addendum: Statement … Continue reading
Exchange hack news: What's about risk? (April 1, 2021)
[German]What is the threat situation at the end of March 2021 with regard to on-premises Exchange Server and the exploitation of the vulnerabilities that became known at the beginning of March 2021? Microsoft has provided analyses of which ransomware groups … Continue reading
Google Chrome 89.0.4389.114 fixes 8 vulnerabilities
[German]Google has released Google Chrome 89.0.4389.114 on March 30, 2021. The browser should be updated promptly, as Google closes eight vulnerabilities. Here's a brief overview.
SolarWinds: Update for Orion software; attackers had access to top DHS accounts
[German]Small update on the SolarWinds hack. The attackers probably had access to the emails of top people of the US Homeland Security (DHS). And the manufacturer SolarWinds has released a security update for its Orion software, which closes a new … Continue reading