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Emotet malware comes as a supposed Word update
[German]A brief warning: The criminals behind the emotet malware are now distributing this malware via a mail attachment that appears as a supposed Word update. Microsoft warns about that.
Hackers publish stolen security information from Swedish security provider Gunnebo
[German]Hackers have managed to penetrate the IT network of the Swedish security company Gunnebo Groups and capture data. This data has now probably been published in underground forums.
Data leak: Amazon customer data were leaked (Oct. 2020)
[English]There has been a data leak incident at Amazon. Amazon employees have passed customer data, including their e-mail addresses, to third parties. The employees were fired and the affected customers were informed. I came across the issue in two places … Continue reading
Nitro (PDF) data leak affects Apple, Google, Microsoft & Co.
[German]The provider Nitro PDF has experienced a massive data breach where cyber criminals have been able to stole data from customers. They are now selling the captured data in underground forums. This has implications for many high-profile organizations, including Apple, … Continue reading
End of support for Windows 10 and Office builds (October 2020 to May 2021)
[English]With the October 2020 patchday, the end of support for various Windows and Office products is approaching, which will soon no longer receive updates. Here is a brief overview of which products are no longer supported or have already reached … 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 ...
Vulnerability in Nvidia GeForce Experience application fixed
[German]Nvidia recently had to release a security update for an application for its GeForce Experience driver package. The update fixed a security hole that was classified as critical.
Mysterious 'Robin Hood' hackers donate stolen money
[German]Premiere in the field of cyber-crime? A group of hackers donates a tiny portion of the money they get from hacks to charity, which puzzles the experts. Here is some information about it.
Cisco warns of vulnerabilities in products
[German]The network equipment supplier Cisco has published a security warning and security updates for various network products to eliminate vulnerabilities.
French IT company Sopra Steria attacked by Ryuk ransomware, Zerologon exploited?
[German]The French IT company Sopra Steria, to which, for example, large parts of the IT of the National Health System (NHS) in Great Britain have been transferred, has fallen victim to a Ryuk ransomware attack. If the information I have … Continue reading
PSA: Remove malicious browser extension Nano Adblocker /Defender etc.
[German]Users of the Google Chrome browser or its chromium derivatives (Google Chrome, Edge etc.), as well as Firefox and Safari, should check whether the extensions Nano Adblocker or Nano Defender and other components from the Nano project are installed. If … Continue reading