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Tag Archives: Security
Approach to deactivate almost any antivirus program
[German]Security researchers from Rack911 Labs describe a technique that can be used to leverage and disable almost any antivirus software on Windows or macOS. Although some AV vendors has improved their products, it's not a good news for fans of … Continue reading
Windows graphics vulnerability details CVE-2020-0791
[German]In all versions of Windows, there is a vulnerability in the Microsoft Graphics component that could allow an attacker to escalate privileges. Details are now available.
April 2020 Patchday: Review and issues
[German]On April 14, 2020 a series of security updates for Windows, Office etc. were released. These partially close 0-day vulnerabilities, but there is also collateral damage. For example, VBA code signing no longer works after installing the Office security updates. … Continue reading
Has PayPal closed secretly a Google Pay vulnerability?
[German]According to reports, PayPal has probably secretly closed the vulnerability that allowed unauthorized debits via Google Pay some weeks ago. However, there are new unauthorized debits from Russia.
Chromium Edge Security Update
Microsoft has released a security update für Chromium Edge browser (see ADV200002). Released on April 17, 2020, Edge 81.0.416.58 addresses vulnerability CVE-2020-6457. The new Chromium Edge may be downloaded from this website.
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 ...
Chrome 81.0.4044.113 with security fixes
[German]Another small addendum – already on April 14, 2020 Google released the update to Chrome 81.0.4044.113. This is a security update.
Stop: Don’t install Sophos UTM 9.703 Firmware
[German]Administrators of the Sophos UTM appliance should not install the recently released Sophos UTM 9.703 firmware, as may will cause massive issues. Sophos has pulled this firmware update. Addendum: Sophos confirmed the issues and is testing a fix, that will … Continue reading
Intel Security Advisories (April 14, 2020)
[German]Intel has published several security advisories about vulnerabilities in products in the Product Security Center on April 14, 2020. This ranges from drivers to NUC firmware and also includes product discontinuations.
DLL hijacking vulnerabilities in Nirsoft tools
[German]The Nirsoft tools are probably known to many Windows users. What is less known: The tools come along with nasty DLL hijacking vulnerabilities and should rather be avoided.
Patchday Microsoft Office Updates (April 14, 2020)
[German]On April 14, 2020 (second Tuesday of the month, Patchday at Microsoft), Microsoft released various security-related updates for still supported Microsoft Office versions and other products.