Tag Archives: Software

Windows: Task scheduler entries are deactivated – claim …

[German]A German blog reader contacted me a few days ago with a strange observation. The reader uses a backup solution that is launched cyclically via the Windows task scheduler. Since December 2024, however, the reader has noticed that the tasks … Continue reading

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Microsoft 365 EOL announcements for 2025 – 2026

[German]Microsoft has recently made some announcements for functions in Microsoft 365 for March and April 2025 – 2026. The SharePoint add-ins will cease operation from 2026, and Azure ACS will also be discontinued. Here is a brief overview of what … Continue reading

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Attackers use ASP. NET key to spread malware

[German]In December 2024, the Microsoft Threat Intelligence team observed limited activity from an unknown attacker using a publicly available, static ASP. NET machine key to inject malicious code and deploy the Godzilla post-exploitation framework. Advertising

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Microsoft 365: Annoying advertising for Python in Excel —

[German]Microsoft just can't help itself and is forcing its business customers in Microsoft 365 to advertise Python in Excel. An administrator among the blog readers pointed this out to me (thanks for that). Advertising

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Critical vulnerability CVE-2025-23114 in Veeam Updater

[German]A critical vulnerability CVE-2025-23114 has been reported in the Veeam Updater. This vulnerability could be used to carry out man in the middle attacks. This affects various products from the provider. Veeam has published corresponding security updates to close the … 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 ...


Vulnerabilities in Progress Kemp LoadMaster (Load-Balancer) Jan 2025

[German]A short note for administrators who use the load balancer LoadMaster from Progress Kemp. On February 5, 2025, a whole series of vulnerabilities affecting older versions of the software became public. The provider has released patches for these, some of … Continue reading

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TrendMicro Apex One Update 13150 kills SmartScan

[German]A short note to administrators and IT service providers among the blog readers who use TrendMicro Apex One for themselves or their customers. The update 13150 available for this security solution should be used with caution. A blog reader has … Continue reading

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7-ZIP vulnerability allows MoW bypass

[German]There is a vulnerability in the archive program 7-Zip for Windows that can become critical when unpacking archives. The "Mark of Web" label for downloads can be removed when unpacking. There is already an update to fix the vulnerability. Advertising

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Vendor of PhoneMondo was the victim of a cyber attack on January 2, 2025

[German]Short note for users and administrators of PhoneMondo. The developer, the German Scavix Software GmbH & Co. KG has been started inform customers that the company was victim of a cyber attack. The attackers were able to access a database … Continue reading

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Warning: Allegedly leaked GTA San Andreas source code with malware

[German]The source code of the Rockstar Games game GTA San Andreas is allegedly being offered for download on the Internet. First hints seem to have appeared on the internet since yesterday (see e.g. the article Rockstar reportedly faces another major … Continue reading

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