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Patchday: Windows 10 Updates (April 11, 2023)
[German]On April 11, 2023 (second Tuesday of the month, patchday at Microsoft), several cumulative updates were released for the supported Windows 10 builds (from RTM version to current version) as well as for the Windows Server counterparts. Here are some … Continue reading
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Microsoft Security Update Summary (April 11, 2023)
[German]On April 11, 2023, Microsoft released security updates for Windows clients and servers, for Office – as well as for other products. The security updates fix 97 CVE vulnerabilities, seven of which are critical and one is a 0-day vulnerability. … Continue reading
AlienFox: Toolkit to compromise email and web hosting services in the cloud
[German]AlienFox is a toolkit for compromising email and web hosting services. This toolkit is highly modular, comes in multiple versions, and attempts to exploit misconfigurations in the cloud to grab credentials for services such as AWS, Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, … Continue reading
Additional information about the compromised 3CX desktop app
[German]The 3CX Desktop app from phone system provider 3CX was infected with malware via supply chain attack. As a follow-up, I have some additional information. For example, the incident has now been confirmed by 3CX and both Cyble and Kasperky … Continue reading
Citrix Cloud Connector May 2023 upgrade requires new DigiCert G4 root and intermediate certificates
[German]Brief note for administrators who are responsible for the deployment of the Citrix Cloud Connector. Normally, there is no need to worry about an update of this connector. However, in early May 2023, there is a connector update that administrators … 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 ...
Google Dropcam and Nest Secure reaches End of Live on April 8, 2024
[German]Bad news for users of Google's home automation products like the Nest Thermostats, the Dropcam camera or the Google Secure solutions. Google has announced that their support will be discontinued on April 4, 2024. The solutions in question will then … Continue reading
Windows 10 21H2: Support expires in June 2023
[German]Microsoft has reminded Windows 10 users as of April 6, 2023 that support for version 21H2 will expire in June 2023. After that, these builds will not get any security updates. Users of version 21H2 have two options: Either they … Continue reading
Nexx garage door remote controller: Vulnerability allows access for hackers
[German]Anyone who owns a Nexx home automation system and uses it to remotely control their garage doors now has a fat problem. A vulnerability in the Nexx remote control allows hackers to gain unauthorized access to the garage doors. They … Continue reading
MS OneNote will block 120 dangerous file types in future
[German]Microsoft is reacting to the fact that OneNote is now being abused as a malware sling for systems. The application is supposed to block 120 dangerous file types in the future, so that they can no longer be abused for … Continue reading
FBI seizes Genesis Market
[German]In a coordinated action, the FBI and international law enforcement have seized and taken down the domain of Genesis Market, dismantling one of the most important criminal online platforms. The Genesis Market was a central hub for criminals seeking to … Continue reading