Tag Archives: Security

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.

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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 ...


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.

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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.

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Firefox Zero-day exploit puts Tor users at risk

A publicly released exploit (zero-day exploit) works against many Firefox browser versions – and put Tor users (and possibly other Firefox users) at risk. Officials at Tor has confirmed the vulnerability, no Firefox patch is available yet.

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German eco warns: Smart Home systems are not safe

[German]The Internet of Things (IoT) enables you to set up a smart home in which you can remotely control your door locks, lights, thermostats, and many other things via Internet, using your smartphone and an app. But is this environment … Continue reading

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Android Security-Update October 2016 for Nexus

Google has released/announced the next security update for Android that fixes several security issues. October 2016 update is/will be available for Google's nexus devices.

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