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Swich Swatch Group SA victim of a cyber attack
[German]The Swiss watch manufacturer Swatch has fallen victim to a cyber attack. The company shut down its IT systems after this attack was discovered.
AgeLocker Ransomware attacks QNAP NAS drives
[German]A brief warning for users who have QNAP NAS drives in use. The AgeLocker ransomware seems to target such drives that are accessible via the Internet and encrypts their contents. In some cases, files are also taken off for further … Continue reading
Ransomware grounds French shipping company CMA CGM S.A.
[German]Besides the ransomware attack on UHS (Cyber attack with ransomware on US hospital operator UHS) the French shipping company CMA CGM S.A. was a victim by ransomware.
Cyber attack with ransomware on US hospital operator UHS
[German]The US clinic operator Universal Health Service Inc. (UHS) operates several hundred clinics nationwide. UHS fell victim to a ransomware infection during the night. Here is some information about what is known.
Security: Patch your Trend Micro Apex One (Sept. 24, 2020)
[English]The Trend Micro security solution Apex One and Apex One as a Service (SaaS) has serious vulnerabilities, which the manufacturer has closed via a security update. Administrators using the products should install updates promptly.
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 ...
Security patches for Cisco IOS and IOS XE (Sept. 2020)
[German]Cisco has released critical security updates for its IOS and IOS XE network operating systems. The updates close a total of 24 critical vulnerabilities in the products. It should therefore be patched promptly.
Zerologon Exploits are used in the wild, patching (Windows Server, Samba) recommended
[German]I bring up the Zerologon vulnerability issue again. Microsoft warns that attackers actively use the Windows Server Zerologon exploits for attacks. Windows Server administrators should urgently install the necessary security updates. But Samba servers are also vulnerable. Here is some … Continue reading
Strava expose private data to nearby users, check your privacy settings
[German]Incorrect settings can cause the popular Strava running and cycling app (and service) to make the user's information available to third parties nearby. For privacy reasons you should take a closer look at this and check your settings.
Microsoft's new designed 'Security Update Guide'
[German]Microsoft has re-designed it's page informing about all security updates released. The page is for IT professionals and users who are searching details about security updates from Microsoft.
Operation DisrupTor: 179 Dark Net actors arrested
[German]In a coordinated opration, international law enforcement agencies led by the German Federal Criminal Police (BKA) have arrested 179 persons involved in the purchase and sale of illegal goods and services in the Dark Net all over the world. The … Continue reading