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Microsoft: News from the Midnight Blizzard hack – customers may also be affected
[German]Microsoft's e-mail system (Exchange Online, Outlook.com) was compromised by hackers from the state group Midnight Blizzard Hackers. The hackers were able to read emails and also steal source code. Microsoft has now informed various customers that their e-mails could also … Continue reading
TeamViewer hacked (June 2024)
[German]The remote software vendor TeamViewer has fallen victim to a successful cyber attack. Unknown perpetrators (some says APT29) were able to infiltrate the internal IT environment and gain access to the network. However, the provider states that its product environment … Continue reading
Progress MOVEit Transfer: Attacks on vulnerability CVE-2024-5806
[German]The vulnerability CVE-2024-5806 was recently discovered in the Progress MOVEit Transfer software. Attacks on the CVE-2024-5806 vulnerability were observed shortly after this information was published. This brings back bad memories of a MOVEit Transfer vulnerability through which hundreds of companies … Continue reading
CosmicSting: Vulnerability CVE-2024-34102 put Adobe Commerce and Magento stores at risk
[German]Small addendum from last week. It has been known since the middle of the month that the vulnerability CVE-2024-34102 exists in Adobe Commerce and Magento online stores. Together with a Linux vulnerability, thousands of stores can be taken over by … Continue reading
Spoofing vulnerability allows emails to be sent under Microsoft's name
[German]An unpleasant story: There is a vulnerability in Microsoft's email services that allows third parties to send emails on behalf of Microsoft. As far as I know, Microsoft has confirmed this bug, but has not yet patched it. This means … 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 ...
Crown Equipment Corporation victim of a Ransomware attack
[German]It seems that what I suspected a week ago has been confirmed: the forklift manufacturer Crown Equipment Corporation has suffered a cyber attack. Ransomware has shut down their production and administration worldwide. In the USA, employees are up in arms … Continue reading
Microsoft requires MFA for all Azure users; it begins in July 2024
[German]Brief information that should have been known since mid-May 2024. Microsoft wants to improve the security of Azure user accounts. Redmond is therefore making multifactor authentication (MFA) mandatory for all Azure user accounts. Implementation is set to begin in July … Continue reading
Microsoft will better secure private Outlook mail accounts
[German]A few days ago, Microsoft made an announcement that it wants to better secure "Outlook for private users" in future. The mention of Outlook is a bit of a misnomer. The aim is to improve the security of online e-mail … Continue reading
Microsoft engages in damage limitation at congressional hearing (13.6.2024): Safety takes priority over AI
[German]Microsoft has had little to laugh about when it comes to security in recent months. The security disasters and the lack of a security culture have fallen on Redmond's shoulders in the form of veritable security incidents. In a hearing … Continue reading
Outlook RCE vulnerability CVE-2024-30103 fixed in June 2024
[German]With the security updates of June 11, 2024, Microsoft has also closed a critical vulnerability in Microsoft Outlook. The vulnerability CVE-2024-30103 allows remote code execution when opening an email. Patching is strongly recommended.
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Tagged Outlook, Patchday 6.2024, Security, Update
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