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Tag Archives: Security
Windows 10: 0-day bug enabled file overwrite
[German]At the end of the year 2018 a new 0-day bug in Windows became known, which allows attackers to overwrite files. Here is some information about this new bug.
Malwarebytes IT Security Predictions 2019
[German]At the end of 2018, the provider of security solutions, Malwarebytes, has given an outlook on IT security in 2019 and publishes some predictions.
Beware of mistyped domain name ofice.com/myaccount
[German]At the end of the year a brief security warning to Office users who try to log on to their Microsoft Office account. A small typo, and you're already trapped, because Microsoft has failed to register the domain ofice [dot] … Continue reading
Rule your inbox with Microsoft Cloud App Security
[German]In a tech community article, Microsoft explains how Microsoft Cloud App Security can be used to protect e-mail accounts against hostile takeover.
Magellan: Security Advisory Synology-SA-18:61
[German]Manufacturer Synology has issued a Security Advisory on 18.12.2018 due to the Magellan vulnerability in its products. Here is a short overview.
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 ...
Study: Web browsers are enormous risk for companies
A study from Exabeam shows that web browsers have become an enormous risk for businesses. Exabeam security experts have used relatively simple malware tools to get access to a large amount of personally identifiable data in local web browsers – … Continue reading
Secure online shopping – five tips
Many consumers are now still making short-term online purchases. However, this is the time when cyber criminals are booming. Security provider BullGuard lists five simple security tips with which consumers can still shop online safely before Christmas.
Internet Explorer Security Update KB4483187 (12/19/2018)
[German]Effective December 19, 2018, Microsoft released a KB4483187 cumulative security update for Internet Explorer. Here is some information about this update.
Phishing attack with ‘Office 365 non-delivery mail’ notification
[German]Here's a warning about a new phishing trick aimed primarily at corporate administrators and users. The creators of the new phishing campaign are sending mails to victims, claiming that Office365 e-mails were undelivered – in the hope that victium will … Continue reading
Magellan: SQLite vulnerability puts Million Apps at Risk
[German]Security researchers have discovered a critical vulnerability (Magellan) in the widely used SQLite database software. This could allow attackers to remotely execute arbitrary or malicious code on affected devices.