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Tag Archives: Windows
Windows RDP Network Level Authentication can bypass lock screen
[German]In a recent article, the CERT Coordination Center warns that Microsoft Windows RDP Network Level Authentication also works with LockScreen locked Windows.
Metasploit for Windows BlueKeep vulnerability
[German]A security researcher has developed another Metasploit for due BlueKeep vulnerability in Windows Remote Desktop Services. Currently it is not released yet, because the developer considers the whole thing too risky (because of nearly one million unpatched systems).
How To: BlueKeep-Check for Windows
[German]The blog post discusses a How To the question of how end users and administrators can easily check whether their systems with Windows XP to Windows 7 as well as their server counterparts are provided with a patch for the … Continue reading
Operating-system-/Windows market share (May 2019)
[German]Since a few days the figures for the operating system and Windows market share are available. This blog post gives a short overview about this topic.
GandCrab ransomware: They say, they are retiring
[German]It seems as if the developers of the malware GandCrab are retiring and discontinuing the Ransomware. But the first figures have become known about the payments the victims are said to have made.
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 ...
Windows Notepad hack allows shell access
[German]Tavis Ormandy of Google's Zero project has found a bug in the Windows Notepad editor that gives him shell access. This can be used to attempt an attack on a Windows system. Here is some information about this vulnerability.
Windows: Security updates for iCloud and iTunes (05/28/2019)
[German]Apple has recently released updated versions of its iCloud and iTunes applications for Windows. Those who use these clients to access Apple services should update as soon as possible.
BlueKeep vulnerability: Microsoft warns about a wormable malware epedemia
[German]Microsoft warns of the danger that the critical Remote Desktop Services vulnerability CVE-2019-0708 will soon lead to a major malware outbreak on up to one million Windows computers.
Nearly 1 million Windows machines with BlueKeep vulnerability
[German]Almost one million systems with Windows XP up to Windows 7 and their server counterparts are accessible via the Internet and can be attacked via BlueKeep vulnerability due to missing updates.
Sophos collides with Windows Defender ATP – Fix is coming
[German]On Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2, there are sporadic issues when using Sophos anti-virus solutions. Now one possible cause seems to have been found. Here is some background information on what this is all about.