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Linux/Unix RCE vulnerabilities in CUPS (Sept. 2024)
[German]There are several critical vulnerabilities in the CUPS printing system, which is used under Linux and Unix. Under certain circumstances, these can be used for remote code execution (RCE) attacks.
Keyless systems in cars in 2024 still easy to hack
[German]Modern cars are universally protected against theft by so-called keyless systems. Insiders have known for years that the systems are easy for criminals to hack. Now German automobile club (ADAC) has taken another close look at the anti-theft protection of … Continue reading
Europol takes down (message) platform "Ghost"
[German]International law enforcement agencies involving Europol have dismantled a communication platform called Ghost. The platform had been set up to enable organized crime to communicate in encrypted form. The platform was used as a tool to carry out a variety … Continue reading
Microsoft Office Updates (September 10, 2024)
[German]On September 10, 2024 (second Tuesday of the month, Microsoft Patchday), Microsoft released several security-related updates for Microsoft Office 2016, as well as the C2R variants (Office 2016-2021 and 365) and other products. Below you will find an overview of … Continue reading
Windows Server 2012 / R2 and Windows 7 (September 10, 2024)
[German]Various security updates for Windows Server 2012/R2 (1st ESU year) were published on September 10, 2024. Support for Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 expired in January 2024. However, updates for Windows Embedded Standard 7 can be downloaded … 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 ...
Patchday: Windows 11/Server 2022-Updates (September 10, 2024)
[German]On September 10, 2024 (second Tuesday of the month, patch day at Microsoft), Microsoft also released cumulative updates for Windows 11 23H2 to 21H2. Windows Server 2022 and Windows Server 23H2 also received updates. The updates should, for example, make … Continue reading
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Patchday: Windows 10/Server Updates (September 10, 2024)
[German]On September 10, 2024 (second Tuesday of the month, patch day at Microsoft), various cumulative updates were released for the supported Windows 10 builds (from the RTM version to the current version) as well as for the Windows Server counterparts. … Continue reading
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Tagged Patchday 9.2024, Security, Update, Windows 10, Windows Server
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Microsoft Security Update Summary (September 10, 2024)
[German]On September 10, 2024, Microsoft released security updates for Windows clients and servers, for Office – as well as for other products. The security updates eliminate 79 vulnerabilities (CVEs), including seven critical vulnerabilities, four of which are classified as 0-day … Continue reading
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Security Baseline for Edge version 128: Option blocks printer driver
[German]Microsoft has published the security baseline for Edge version 128 a few days ago. However, administrators should be careful when applying this security baseline. This is because the specifications ensure that users can no longer print because the printer drivers … Continue reading
US city of Columbus sues security researcher for reporting after cyber attack
[German]An unpleasant development in the USA, where the city of Columbus in Ohio was the victim of a ransomware attack. The mayor tried to play down the case, claiming that the data was useless to criminals. A security researcher looked … Continue reading