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Tag Archives: Security
Google uncovers vulnerability in SQLite with AI
[German]They do exist, useful examples of AI applications. The Project Zero team has now explained how it unleashed a Large Language Model (LLM) on software for vulnerability analysis in the "Big Sleep" project (the successor to "Naptime"). This uncovered a … Continue reading
Valetudo: Taming spying automatic robot vacuum cleaner
[German]Automatic robot vacuum cleaners are now in many households. The devices are collecting many data and can spying on a user environment. How can the owner of such an appliance prevent data from flowing into the manufacturer's cloud? I have … Continue reading
Okta has closed a login vulnerability that allowed an arbitrary password
[German]Does anyone from my readers use the Okta authentication service? Once again there is a security report about this provider. Okta has just closed a login vulnerability that allowed users to log in to certain accounts with any password since … Continue reading
Microsoft wants 30 US-$ for 1 year Windows 10 consumer support extension
[German]In one year, the Windows 10 operating system will no longer be supported. Companies can apply for a support extension (ESU). Microsoft has now commented on the end of support for Windows 10, is promoting the switch to Windows 11 … Continue reading
Operation Magnus: Law enforcement officials have seized the infrastructure of Infostealer Redline and Meta
[German]International law enforcement agencies from the Netherlands, the United States, Belgium, Portugal, the United Kingdom and Australia have shut down three servers in the Netherlands and seized two domains linked to the infostealers Redline and Meta as part of Operation … 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 ...
Exchange Online: Inbound SMTP DANE with DNSSEC available
[German]Microsoft has generally released Inbound SMTP DANE with DNSSEC for Exchange Online, after it was already available as a preview in July 2024. The new Inbound SMTP DANE with DNSSEC function in Exchange Online is intended to increase the security … Continue reading
Windows: Driver signature bypass enables rootkit installation
[German]Old topic new revisited. Attackers can downgrade Windows kernel components and thus bypass the protection of the operating system through functions such as Driver Signature Enforcement. This allows rootkits to be used on fully patched systems. SafeBreach security researcher Alon … Continue reading
Microsoft Azure requires MFA since October 15, 2024 – postponement possible
[German]Microsoft wants administrators to use multi-factor authentication (MFA) to log in to Azure from October 15, 2024, although a delay of up to 5 months is possible.
Microsoft will end support for TLS 1.0 and 1.1 in Azure on October 31, 2024
[German]Briefreminder for administrators – who certainly have the topic on their agenda: Microsoft will end support for TLS 1.0 and 1.1 in Azure on October 31, 2024.
Vehicle appraisals from Dekra and TÜV Rheinland available on the Internet
[German]I am once again posting an unpleasant data breach on the blog that affects lessees in Europe. A reader has informed me that reduced value reports from TÜV Rheinland and Dekra inspectors are freely available on the Internet. It is … Continue reading