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MegaCortex Ransomware Changes Windows User Password
[German]A new version of MegaCortex Ransomware is being distributed by malware such as Emotet. The new version not only encrypts the system's files but also changes the user's password.
Windows: first BlueKeep Metasploit in the wild
[English]Security researchers have now probably seen for the first time a meta sploit on the net that wants to exploit the BlueKeep vulnerability and tries to install Crypto-Miner. At the moment, however, this exploit still ends with BlueScreens.
Operating System/Windows Share(October 2019)
[German]After October 2019 is over, I would like to take a look at the operating system share on the desktop. Is Windows 7 finally drops at 2% share and what's about Windows 10?
Windows: Timeout with TLS connections [Workaround]
[German]Windows 7, Windows 8.1 and various Windows Server versions have timeouts in TLS connections after installing the latest October 2019 updates. Microsoft has confirmed these TLS timeouts in a support article.
Windows Defender ATP may call ‘Experts on demand’
[German]Microsoft has now released a new service for Windows Defender ATP customers. If they need support for security incidents, these customers may cvall Microsoft's security experts on demand for assistance with attacks or malware infections. More details may be read … 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 ...
Is Wannacry back?
The Wannacry ransomware has hit many computers in 2017. Over the last year we have seen some re-infections in some sites, but not a big ware of infections. Now there are signs, dass some people probably may be facing new … Continue reading
Servicing Stack Updates (SSUs) for Windows (Oct. 2019)
[German]Microsoft regularly releases new Servicing Stack Updates (SSUs) for the still supported Windows versions. Here is a short list of the current SSUs as of October 2019.
HP Touchpoint Analytics vulnerability put PCs at risk
[German]HP Touchpoint Analytics software is pre-installed on most HP computers. A vulnerability allows attackers to gain administrator privileges. Here's what you need to know about that incident.
iTunes and iCloud for Windows: Vulnerability is exploited
[German]There are vulnerabilities in the Bonjour updater in iTunes and iCloud for Windows that are currently being exploited by cyber criminals to spread ransomware. Apple has now released updates to close this vulnerability. Anyone who has ever installed Apple software … Continue reading
Microsoft Security Update Summary (October 8, 2019)
[German]On October 8, 2019, Microsoft released security updates for Windows clients and servers, Office, etc. Here is a compact overview of these updates.