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Edge 109.0.1518.70 and 108.0.1462.95
[German]Microsoft upgraded the Edge browser in the stable channel to version 109.0.1518.70 on January 26, 2023 (thanks to readers for the tips here and here). In addition, the Edge in Extended Stable has been updated to version 108.0.1462.95.
Microsoft recommends patching Exchange Server (Jan. 2023)
[German]Numerous on-premises Microsoft Exchange servers operating around the world are insecure because they are not up to date with the latest patches. This exposes the systems to risk, and it is critical to run unpatched Exchange servers. In a Jan. … Continue reading
Hive ransomware infrastructure seized by law enforcement (Jan. 2023)
[German]In a coordinated action, international law enforcement agencies have seized the infrastructure of the Hive Ransomware group. This means that the group can no longer accept payments via its Tor website. Investigators from the Netherlands, Germany and the US were … Continue reading
OTORIO DCOM Hardening Toolkit for Windows for OT systems released
[German]There was a vulnerability in Microsoft's Windows DCOM implementation that allows security features to be bypassed. Microsoft has documented and patched this, and plans to release a final one in March 2023, however. Security vendor OTORIO has released an open … Continue reading
Google Chrome Version 109.0.5414.119/.120 and 108.0.5359.215
[German]Google has released updates to Google Chrome browser 109 in the Stable Channel for Mac, Linux and Windows as of January 24, 2023. Furthermore, there are updates for Chrome 108 released in the Extended Stable Channel for Mac and Windows. … 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 ...
Does the Microsoft Edge 109.x crash the Application Guard?
[German]Does Microsoft Edge browser version 109.x crash Microsoft's Application Guard security feature on Windows? That is the statement of a user in blog comments. After the person concerned provided me with some information, I am taking up the topic in … Continue reading
BIOS Bug on MSI Boards prevents Secure Boot
[German]Small addendum from this week about a bug on a mainboard from MSI. A bug in the BIOS/UEFI of various board models prevents Secure Boot from being used – even if the BIOS setting is set to On. The Polish … Continue reading
Windows 10: Be aware of WinRE WinRE patch to fix Bitlocker bypass vulnerability CVE-2022-41099
[German]Just an addendum and a reminder to January 2023 Patchday for Windows. There is a vulnerability (CVE-2022-41099) in the WinRE environment of Windows 10 that allows Bitlocker encryption bypass. To fix it, the clients' Win RE environment must be manually … Continue reading
LDAP vulnerabilities: Patch your Domain Controller as soon as possible with January 2023 Updates
[German]Another small addendum to the January 2023 patchday (January 10, 2023). Administrators should make sure that their Windows servers acting as domain controllers are up to date with the latest patches. This is because two serious vulnerabilities in the Lightweight … Continue reading
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Serious vulnerability InRouter firmware from InHand Networks threatens robots, electricity meters, med. devices etc.
[German]Security researchers have discovered a severe security vulnerability CVE-2023-22598 in the InRouter firmware from manufacturer InHand Networks GmbH. The vulnerability, with a CVE value of 10, leaves thousands of wireless IIoT devices vulnerable to remote code execution via the cloud. … Continue reading