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Mirai Botnet Variant Mukashi targets Zyxel NAS
[German]There is a new variant of the Mirai botnet called Mukashi. The attackers are targeting unpatched Zyxel NAS devices on which the botnet will be installed.
Secure-Core PCs protect Windows against driver attacks
[German]The Windows Platform Security Team discusses the technology that secure core PCs can protect Windows against attacks on the kernel, e.g. by compromised drivers.
0patch fix for Windows GDI+ vulnerability CVE-2020-0881
[German]ACROS Security has released a micro-patch for its 0patch agent that fixes the remote execution vulnerability CVE-2020-0881 in the GDI+. The micro-fix is available for users of Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 who have not purchased a … Continue reading
Windows 10 Version 1709: Support extended till October 2020
[German]Microsoft has just announced a support extension (i.e. the supply of security updates) for Windows 10 version 1709 (Enterprise and Education) until October 2020. The reason is the current corona virus pandemic.
News about the Windows SMBv3 vulnerability SMBGhost
[German]A brief update to the SMBGhost vulnerability CVE-2020-0796 in the SMBv3 protocol in Windows 10 version 190x and Windows Server 2019, although Microsoft has released an update to close the vulnerability. However, this update causes installation errors on some systems. … 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 ...
Hackers attack two Trend Micro 0-day vulnerabilities
[German]Currently hackers are attacking 0-day vulnerabilities in Trend Micro OfficeScan XG and Apex One. For both vulnerabilities (CVE-2020-8467 und CVE-2020-8468) there were probably security updates released last Monday.
VMware Security Updates (03/17/2020)
[German]Vulnerabilities exist in VMware Workstation, Fusion, VMware Remote Console, and Horizon Client that allow privilege escalation or denial of service (DoS). Security updates are available for the affected products.
Posted in Security, Software, Update, Virtualization
Tagged Security, Update, VMware
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New vulnerabilities CVE-2020-10110, CVE-2020-10111, CVE-2020-10112 in Citrix Gateway
[German]There are three new (and previously unpatched) vulnerabilities CVE-2020-10110, CVE-2020-10111, CVE-2020-10112 in the Citrix Gateway Firmware, which allow attackers to retrieve information or bypass security features.
Posted in devices, Security
Tagged Citrix Gateway, CVE-2020-10110, CVE-2020-10111, CVE-2020-10112, Security
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Ransomware strikes at night and on weekends
Just a brief security note: Attacks with ransomware probably happen mostly at night or on weekends, when no administrator or IT manager is available.
Security: AVAST disables JavaScript in AV program
[German]A serious vulnerability in its antivirus solutions has forced the security provider AVAST to disable JavaScript in its products for security reasons. Here are a few details.