Author: Richard Knausenberger

Bluetooth

Critical Bluetooth security vulnerability: Millions of headphones potentially vulnerable to eavesdropping
ByRichard Knausenberger 14/10/202514/10/2025

1. Who is affected? Airoha system-on-chips (SoCs), used in numerous Bluetooth headphones, earbuds, speakers, dongles, and microphones, have critical vulnerabilities. Attacks are possible via both Bluetooth Low Energy and classic Bluetooth BR/EDR. 2. What is the vulnerability? A proprietary protocol allows access to RAM and flash memory without any authentication via pairing. Three CVEs document…

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Cybercrime | Soical-Engineering

Your data is very valuable!
ByRichard Knausenberger 14/10/202514/10/2025

In its latest report, Europol describes how the theft and trade of personal data has developed into a highly professional criminal industry. Data has become a currency in its own right in the cybercrime ecosystem. Cybercriminals are tapping into access data, passwords, authenticated sessions, and sensitive personal information on a large scale and selling it…

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Trojan horse

Attack on US provider in 2024 revealed
ByRichard Knausenberger 14/10/202514/10/2025

In 2024, a serious cyberattack on several major US telecommunications providers came to light. It turned out that the attackers had already infiltrated the systems of one of these companies unnoticed a year earlier. They had installed malware there that enabled them to collect data unnoticed and take control of parts of the infrastructure. Unfortunately,…

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Hacker

Experience Hackers Live
ByRichard Knausenberger 14/10/202514/10/2025

Honeypot sensors are installed at Deutsche Telekom’s https://www.sicherheitstacho.eu/#/en/tacho and are constantly monitored. However, hacker attacks are recorded and made visible on the website. This allows everyone to get a good idea of what’s going on. See for yourself…

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Soical-Engineering

Caution: New danger
ByRichard Knausenberger 14/10/202514/10/2025

In a recent case, cybercriminals exploited security vulnerabilities in well-known brands such as Bose and Panasonic to spread malware via seemingly trustworthy Internet addresses. The trick: the attackers took over old Internet addresses (known as subdomains) that companies no longer actively use but which are still technically accessible. This makes these sites appear legitimate at…

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Cybercrime

German Federal Criminal Police Office cybercrime situation report: Small successes, big problems
ByRichard Knausenberger 14/10/202514/10/2025

Key findings Threat situation and offender profiles Police measures and successes Trends and developments Further information For detailed information and statistical data, we recommend taking a look at the complete PDF version of the German Federal Cybercrime Report 2024:

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Android

Urgent Android patches
ByRichard Knausenberger 14/10/202514/10/2025

Smartphone users with phones running Android 13, 14, and 15 are strongly advised to install the patches. They fix serious vulnerabilities.

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Phishing | Social-Engineering

Humans as a security risk: The biggest weak point in IT security
ByRichard Knausenberger 14/10/202514/10/2025

Technical protective measures alone are not enough—people remain the biggest security risk. Cybercriminals use social engineering, phishing, and manipulation techniques to gain access to sensitive data. Mistakes such as weak passwords, careless clicks on malicious links, or passing on confidential information can have serious consequences. Regular training and strong security awareness are essential to minimize…

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Home-Office

Home-Office
ByRichard Knausenberger 14/10/202514/10/2025

Working from home offers many advantages, but also poses particular challenges in terms of IT security. To protect sensitive data and systems from cyberattacks, there are a few important measures to keep in mind. A secure internet connection is essential. Using a VPN and an encrypted Wi-Fi connection prevents unauthorized access to confidential information. Strong…

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