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PowerToys 0.18.2 released
[German]After Microsoft released version 0.18 on May 20, 2020 and version 0.18.1 of PowerToys for Windows 10 users a few hours later, version 0.18.2 is now available with further bug fixes.
Update for VMware OS Optimization Tool (VMware Horizon)
[German]Already on June 2, 2020 there has been an update of the VMware OS Optimization Tool for VMware Horizon 7 and VMware Horizon Cloud. There is a new option called Update to enable Windows Update on an image again.
WinBtrfs v1.7.3 released
[German]Information for people who want to access Linux Btrfs disks under Windows. German blog reader Georg S. has pointed out to me (thanks for that) that on May 24, 2020 version v1.7.3 was released.
New Malware steals Discord Passwords
[German]Small information for blog readers who use Discord service. Cyber criminals modify the AnarchyGrabber malware so that it can be used to harvest passwords in Discord. A new feature can also infect other friends of the victim.
When the Oral B toothbrush controls your TV
[German]It's been a few days since electric Bluetooth toothbrushes were 'celebrated' at trade fairs. Via the Bluetooth interface, you can access the data of the Oral B toothbrushes and get all kinds of information and do some unexpected things.
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 ...
Intel Driver Support Assistant (DSA) drops scan error
[German]A German blog reader recently contacted me by mail and reported issues with the Intel Driver Support Assistant during scanning. I decided to publish a small blog post about it.
Security update Chromium Edge 81.0.416.68
Microsoft released a security update for the Chromium Edge browser on 29 April 2020 (see ADV200002). Edge 81.0.416.68 fixes the vulnerabilities CVE-2020-6461 and CVE-2020-6462. The new Chromium Edge can be downloaded from this website.
Microsoft Teams: Vulnerability allowed account takeover
[German]Microsoft had to additionally secure its Team Client after security researchers had found a vulnerability. The display of a GIF image could be misused by attackers to take over accounts. Microsoft has since taken measures to prevent this type of … Continue reading
0-day vulnerability in Sophos XG Firewall under attack
[German]After experiencing issues with Sophos XG Firewall v18 MR1, the software has been pulled. And now there are reports that the Sophos XG Firewall is being attacked via 0-day exploits. Sophos has released an emergency patch to close the vulnerability. … Continue reading
Backdoor: NSA and ASD warn of vulnerabilities
[German]The US secret service NSA and the Australian secret service have issued a joint warning. Hackers are increasingly trying to exploit unpatched vulnerabilities in products to infiltrate systems via web shell malware.