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Tag Archives: Security
ProxyLogon hack: Administrator's Repository for affected Exchange systems
[German]What can I do as an Exchange Server administrator in light of the ongoing waves of attacks on ProxyLogon vulnerabilities? What do I need to be aware of? How do I find out if instances are already compromised? The repository … Continue reading
Chrome News: Version 89.0.4389.90 fixes 0-day vulnerability, new update cycle
[German]Google developers have updated the Chrome browser to version 89.0.4389.90 as of March 12, 20201in the desktop version for Linux, macOS and Windows. This security update fixes a 0-day vulnerability in the older browser versions. And the browser is supposed … Continue reading
Was there a leak at Microsoft in the Exchange mass hack?
[German]The first wave of mass hacking of vulnerable Exchange servers before the release of patches raises questions. Especially since the exploit code used was very similar to a PoC that Microsoft had distributed to partners a week earlier. Microsoft is … Continue reading
Security: Spectre PoC and test in Chrome 88 browser
[German]Google published a proof of concept (PoC) this week on how the Specte vulnerability can be exploited via JavaScript in the Chrome browser. Hence, some information and a little gimmick on how to test it.
Update on ProxyLogon hafnium exchange issue (March 12, 2021)
[German]The Exchange mass hacking by the Hafnium group as well as the issue around ProxyLogon vulnerabilities won't let us off the hook. To wrap up the week, here's a quick roundup: there are revisions from Microsoft on the topic (the … 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 ...
Patchday: Windows 8.1/Server 2012 updates (March 9, 2021)
[German]As of March 9, 2021, Microsoft has released various updates for Windows 8.1. However, these updates are also available for Windows Server 2012 R2. Here is some information about them.
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Tagged Patchday 3.2021, Security, Update, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012
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Patchday Microsoft Office Updates (March 9, 2021)
[German]On March 9, 2021 (second Tuesday of the month, Microsoft Patchday), Microsoft has released several security-related updates for still supported Microsoft Office versions and other products. Here is an overview of the available updates.
Patchday: Updates for Windows 7/Server 2008 R2 (March 9, 2021)
[German]On March 9, 2021, Microsoft has released various (security) updates for Windows 7 SP1 (ESU) and Windows Server 2008 R2. Here is an overview of these updates – somewhat delayed due to the printer issue.
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Tagged Patchday 3.2021, Security, Update, Windows 7
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Exchange hack: new victims, new patches, new attacks
[German]Another short addendum to the never-ending topic of Proxylogon vulnerability and hafnium mass hack. Microsoft has released new updates for old CUs. Around 10 hacker groups are now trying to exploit the vulnerabilities in unpatched Exchange servers, and the list … Continue reading
Patchday: Windows 10-Updates (March 9, 2021)
[German]On March 9, 2021 (second Tuesday of the month, Patchday at Microsoft), several cumulative updates were released for the supported Windows 10 builds. Here are some details about each update.