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Teamdrive with new version

March 30, 2023

The new version 5 of the cloud application TeamDrive is available for download. According to the manufacturer, TeamDrive 5 has over 50 new and improved functions. The most important innovations are: Introduction of a new group management for large teams, numerous functions to increase productivity, simplification of workflows in the company, a modernized user interface and a security concept that has been reinforced again. User feedback Most of the new and expanded functions are based on user feedback, emphasizes TeamDrive Managing Director Detlef Schmuck. He says: "Our product, technical and sales teams have listened carefully to our customers in order to improve the overall experience when using TeamDrive...

E-mail communication: end-to-end encrypted

March 20, 2023

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E-mails are considered to be one of the most important forms of communication in the business environment. But only every second company uses end-to-end encryption methods such as PGP or S/MIME, which are already considered tried-and-tested and reliable protective measures for e-mail communication. To date, encrypted e-mails are used by just over half (55 percent) of German companies. This is the result of a survey by YouGov on behalf of mailbox.org, the Berlin-based email service specializing in data protection and data security. The survey was conducted in July 2022 and is based on online interviews with more than 500 IT decision-makers in small and medium-sized…

Rhein-Pfalz district: 1,7 million ransomware damage

12. February 2023

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As early as October 2022, the administration of the Rhein-Palatinate district was hit by a cyber attack. Since the ransom was not paid, all damage had to be repaired. Now the bill is on the table: 1,7 million euros. And data also ended up on the dark web. Prevention is better than aftercare - the administration of the Rhine-Palatinate district has now noticed that. After the administration was hit by a ransomware attack, nothing worked because of the encrypted systems. The administration had landed back in the analog age within a few days. Even the phones didn't work. Damage balance 1,7 million euros...

VMware ESXi Server: Expert analysis of ransomware attacks

10. February 2023

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In the ransomware wave, which, according to the BSI, affects thousands of servers worldwide, including a mid-three-digit number of German companies, the attackers are targeting server farms - so-called ESXi servers - and thus the heart of every IT landscape. Outdated and unpatched VMware ESXi servers that still work with the February 2021 vulnerability were specifically attacked. According to the BSI - Federal Office for Information Security, thousands of servers running VMware's ESXi virtualization solution were infected with ransomware and many were also encrypted in a widespread global attack. The regional focus...

TeamDrive: Encryption and cloud in Germany

3. February 2023

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The German data service provider TeamDrive offers its cloud service of the same name as an alternative to Boxcryptor. After Boxcryptor, until recently in German hands, was taken over by the US cloud service Dropbox, many users are looking for a way to keep their data encryption in Germany. With Boxcryptor, files can be encrypted before uploading to a cloud, whereby the software works with common US cloud providers such as Dropbox or Google Drive. Private Boxcryptor users who were previously able to use this service free of charge will lose their account at the end of January 2023. Companies are faced with the question of whether they can use encryption...

FBI, BKA, Europol smash Hive ransomware network

27 January 2023

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The FBI secretly infiltrated the Hive network and, in addition to key servers and decryption keys, even took over the Hive group's leak page on the dark web. In doing so, the FBI, the German BKA, the Baden-Württemberg police and Europol thwarted ransom demands of over 130 million US dollars. The US Department of Justice announced that its month-long disruption campaign against the Hive ransomware group has now borne fruit. The ransomware group was responsible for more than 1.500 victims in over 80 countries. Including hospitals, school districts, financial companies and critical infrastructure (KRITIS). The action was a joint effort by the FBI, the German BKA, the…

Cyber attack on Hamburg University of Applied Sciences

9 January 2023

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With the HAW - the Hamburg University of Applied Sciences, another educational institution was hit by a cyber attack. At times, all computer systems and even the university's locks were affected. Things are now under control again. Shortly before the turn of the year, the cyber attack was carried out on the HAW - the Hamburg University of Applied Sciences. The attack was so massive that the university took everything offline to prevent further damage. To date, however, the damage is still so great that all communication by telephone or e-mail has not yet...

Automatic encryption of employee emails

13 December 2022

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The updated version of Tresorit Email Encryption allows IT administrators to set rules for automatically encrypting employee emails. This increases security for email content and attachments with just one click. Tresorit has announced the launch of the updated version of Tresorit Email Encryption. The solution for increased email security enables organizations, among other things, to automatically encrypt their end users' email messages and attachments. Furthermore, there is the first function package for the desktop application of Microsoft Outlook - a Mac and browser application should be available soon. Tresorit Email Encryption 2.0: What's new? With…

Hacker attack on Klinikum Lippe – LKA is involved

27 November 2022

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The Klinikum Lippe prominently informs its visitors on its website that it is currently “only available by phone and fax – patient care is ensured”. Another hospital fell victim to a hacker attack. The LKA is already involved. The Klinikum Lippe is hardly accessible, but at least it can safely care for its patients. As informed by the hospital, the hospital's IT systems fell victim to a hacker attack. However, it is not yet known who the attacker is. It is very likely a ransomware attack and the clinic is expected to pay a ransom. The hospital informs about…

Email remains the most important communication tool

2 November 2022

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In everyday business, e-mails are still the most popular form of communication for German companies. At the same time, there is a high demand for a secure e-mail infrastructure. These are the results of a survey by YouGov on behalf of mailbox.org The survey results speak for themselves: For 57 percent of those surveyed, emails are the most important communication tool in everyday business, for a further 29 percent they are the second most important. Only the telephone is comparable in popularity: for 29 percent it is the most popular communication tool and for 48 percent it is the second most popular communication tool. After that came messenger, social media, the classic letter and the…

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Teamdrive with new version

E-mail communication: end-to-end encrypted

Rhein-Pfalz district: 1,7 million ransomware damage

VMware ESXi Server: Expert analysis of ransomware attacks

TeamDrive: Encryption and cloud in Germany

FBI, BKA, Europol smash Hive ransomware network

Cyber attack on Hamburg University of Applied Sciences

Automatic encryption of employee emails

Hacker attack on Klinikum Lippe – LKA is involved

Email remains the most important communication tool

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