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SonicWall SSLVPN compromised: Vulnerabilities widely exploited
[German]Since October 4, 2025, security experts at Huntress have observed a sharp increase in compromised SonicWall SSLVPN instances. The nature of the attacks and the speed with which the attackers penetrate the systems suggest that they have valid login credentials.
Gemini Trifecta: Vulnerability in Google's Gemini Suite
[German]Tenable recently revealed something very unpleasant. Google's Gemini Suite contained a vulnerability dubbed "Gemini Trifecta," which was uncovered by Tenable security researchers. This marks a decisive turning point in AI security: cybercriminals could not only have attacked Gemini, but also … Continue reading
When vibe coding goes bad: Security incident involving AI provider localmind.ai – Part 1
[German]It was a security incident waiting to happen; the only question was how soon it would occur. The AI provider localmind.ai has currently shut down all services. A "readily avoidable security vulnerability" could have allowed third parties to extract sensitive … Continue reading
Troy Hunt is not allowed to include Qantas data from leak in HIBP
[German]The Australian airline Qantas fell victim to a cyber incident involving data leakage. It's unfortunate when lawyers take up the case and a judge issues an injunction. Troy Hunt, who runs the website Have I Been Pwned (HIBP), is unable … Continue reading
MySonicWall Cloud Backup File Incident: All customers affected
[German]Brief note to readers regarding an unfortunate development at SonicWall. There was a recent incident in which backup files of the firewall configuration were exposed. While it was initially reported that only a few accounts were affected, it has now … 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 ...
CrowdStrike: Security update for Falcon Sensor for Windows (CVE-2025-42701, CVE-2025-42706)
[German]There are two medium-score vulnerabilities in CrowdStrike Falcon Sensors for Windows that have been patched by the manufacturer via an update. A discussion is currently raging because CrowdStrike refers to this as an "issue," while security researchers refer to it … Continue reading
Electronics distributor Avnet confirms data leak (Sept. 2025)
[German]Another topic that I came across yesterday on the web. Major electronics distributor Avnet has confirmed that there has been a partial data leak in the EMEA region. However, third parties would not be able to use the data as … Continue reading
Azure ACS retirement in Microsoft 365
[German]A quick reminder for administrators responsible for SharePoint Online. Microsoft will retire Azure ACS for SharePoint Online on April 2, 2026.
Samsung Galaxy Ring: Swollen battery squeezes finger, brought owner to hospital
[German]There are certain events that make me think of the term "enshittification." A hip wearer of a Samsung Galaxy Ring was rushed to the emergency room of a hospital because of this accessory. The battery in the ring began to … Continue reading
F-Droid project threatened by Google plans
[German]Google has plans to adapt its Android system so that all developers of Android apps must register. Otherwise, the app will no longer be able to run. The F-Droid project is now sounding the alarm because it believes this will … Continue reading