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Windows XP/Server 2003: Fix for NSA ESTEEMAUDIT Exploit
[German]Microsoft didn't release a patch for Windows XP, Windows Server 2003 to close the NSA ESTEEMAUDIT Exploit. Now security firm enSilo released a hotfix to close the vulnerability used by ESTEEMAUDIT exploit.
MS Malware Protection Engine Update May 25, 2017
[German]It seems that Microsoft has issued another out-of-the-bank security update for Microsoft Malware Protection Engine (MsMpEng) on May 25, 2017. Here are a few details.
VLC 2.2.6 Media Player released
[German]The VideoLan project has released version 2.2.6 of VLC player. VLC is available for macOS, Linux and Windows. VLC version 2.2.6 is a maintenance update. Here are a view details.
Subtitles put video player at risk–hacked in translation
Video players are vulnerable. Check Point researchers revealed a new attack vector which threatens millions of users worldwide – attack by subtitles viewed in media players.
Security-Update KB982316 for Windows XP (May 2017)
[German]Microsoft has (probably) released another security update (KB982316) for Windows XP to the public. Admins of systems running the unsupported Windows XP could install this update. But the whole thing is mysterious – the package contains only old stuff – … 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 ...
WikiLeaks reveals CIA Windows Spyware Framework Athena
[German]WikiLeaks has leaked new documents in the Vault 7 series. These documents details some new CIA spyware framework, called Athena.
Wannacry: first WCry-Decryptor for Windows XP
[German]Good news with a grain of salt for users with systems affected by #WannaCry ransomware. A first decryptor has been developed, but it works only under Windows XP and only if some conditions are true.
Microsoft Office for Mac Security Updates re-releases (05/16/2017)
After Apple has updated iOS, macOS and some other software, Microsoft has undertaken CVE-2017-0254, CVE-2017-0264 and CVE-2017-0265 for Microsoft Office for Mac a major revision increment. Here are the details.
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The HP Conexant audio driver ‘stop keylogger’ placebo update
[German]A few days ago I've reported about a key logger within HP's Conexant audio drivers for several devices. HP claimed this key logger has been left accidentally within the driver and offered quickly an update to 'remove' the key logger. … Continue reading