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SMB Zero-Day vulnerability in Windows 8.1/10/Server
[German]A bug in Windows SMB (Server Message Block) protocol sets network systems at risk. A proof of concept code is publically available, but no patch is in sight. US-CERT warns.
Ex Mozilla developer: Ripp of your AV-Software from Windows – except Microsoft’s
Antivirus software vendors are terrible; don't buy antivirus software, and uninstall it if you already have it (except for Microsoft's) – says former Mozilla Engineer Robert O'Callahan.
No end for Cerber Ransomware in 2017
Cerber Ransomware has been on the raise in 2016. There has been several campaigns – and the worse thing: it seems that Cerber won't fade away in 2017.
Firmware (security) updates for Netgear router available
[German]Netgear WLAN routers R6250, R6400, R7000 and R8000 are vulnerable. Now Netgear has released firmware updates for several models, so a firmware update is recommended.
LinkedIn: Informing about Lynda.com data breach
LinkedIn, now owned by Microsoft, begun informing users about a data breach at Lynda.com. An unauthorized third party breached a database with Lynda.com learning data and customer information.
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 ...
Yahoo: New data breach – more than 1B accounts hacked
Bad news for Yahoo users again. Last September the company informed about a data breach affecting 500 Million user accounts. Now the company reveals a new data breach where 'unauthorized third party' accessed data from more than 1B Yahoo user … Continue reading
Flaw in webinar form reveals Microsoft customers names
[German]Microsoft offers Webinars, online courses held via Internet – that's good. Unfortunately there is a security flaw in a German webinar registration form offered by Microsoft Germany, that reveals the name of Microsoft's customers. And there are "other" stupid things, … Continue reading
Blu will change Software on cheap chinese phones
Last month security firm Kryptowire discovered some "telemetry" functions within Android ROMs, provided by chinese firm Adups, shipped on cheap china phones ($50), shipped by Miami based vendor Blu. The phone was sending data to a server in China. Blu … Continue reading
Multiple vulnerabilities in Android AirDroid app
AirDroid is a popular Android app used by over 50 million users to remote access devices. But security researchers from Zimperium found multiple vulnerabilities and recommend uninstalling this app.
New Firefox version 50.0.2 and Tor update to 6.0.7
Mozilla has issued a security update for Firefox browser – and also the Tor anonymity project has issued a security update for it's Firefox browser. This update closes a zero-day-vulnerability under Windows.