Facebook Defends Against Device-Integrated APIs Policy, But Concerns Remain

Facebook is hitting back against a New York Times article alleging that it struck deals enabling phone-makers to access users’ personal information. The incident is yet another blow to the social media giant as it continues to deal with questions and outrage over its data privacy policies. The...

Securing Mobile Devices During Summer Travel

As summer begins, many people will travel with their mobile devices. Although these devices—such as smart phones, tablets, and laptops—offer a range of conveniences, users should be mindful of potential threats and vulnerabilities while traveling with them. NCCIC encourages users to review the...

Get Free VPN Service With New PornHub App

Pornhub wants you to keep your porn viewing activities private, and it is ready to help you out with its all-new safety and privacy free VPN service. Yes, you heard that right. Adult entertainment giant Pornhub that allows porn videos download has launched its very own free VPN service today with...

VPNFilter Destructive Malware

NCCIC is aware of a sophisticated modular malware system known as VPNFilter. Devices known to be affected by VPNFilter include Linksys, MikroTik, NETGEAR, and TP-Link networking equipment, as well as QNAP network-attached storage NAS devices. Devices compromised by VPNFilter may be vulnerable to...

FBI Releases Article on Building a Digital Defense with Credit Reports

FBI has released an article on using credit reports to build a digital defense against identify theft. FBI explains how identity theft can deal a devastating blow to consumers' credit history. However, regularly checking the accuracy of credit reports can help consumers minimize risk. NCCIC...

Mozilla Releases Security Update for Thunderbird

Mozilla has released a security update to address vulnerabilities in Thunderbird. A remote attacker could exploit one of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. NCCIC encourages users and administrators to review the Mozilla Security Advisory for Thunderbird 52.8 and apply th...

Tracking Firm LocationSmart Leaked Location Data for Customers of All Major U.S. Mobile Carriers Without Consent in Real Time Via Its Web Site

LocationSmart, a U.S. based company that acts as an aggregator of real-time data about the precise location of mobile phone devices, has been leaking this information to anyone via a buggy component of its Web site -- without the need for any password or other form of authentication or...

FBI Releases Article on Digital Defense Against ID Theft

FBI has released an article on building a digital defense against identify theft. FBI explains that the growing number of data breaches put more people at risk of becoming a victim of identity theft. However, implementing basic security practices can help users minimize their risk. NCCIC encourag...

Cisco Releases Security Updates

Cisco has released updates to address vulnerabilities affecting multiple products. A remote attacker could exploit some of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. NCCIC encourages users and administrators to review the following Cisco Security Advisories and apply the necessa...

Red Hat Addresses DHCP Client Vulnerability

Red Hat has released security updates to address a vulnerability in its Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP client packages for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 and 7. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to take control of an affected system. NCCIC encourages users and administrators to...

VMware Releases Security Update

VMware has released a security update to address a vulnerability in NSX SD-WAN Edge by VeloCloud. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to take control of an affected system. NCCIC encourages users and administrators to review the VMware Security Advisory VMSA-2018-0011 and apply the...

Google Releases Security Update for Chrome

Google has released Chrome version 66.0.3359.170 for Windows, Mac, and Linux. This version addresses vulnerabilities, one of which a remote attacker could exploit to take control of an affected system. NCCIC encourages users and administrators to review the Chrome Releases page and apply the...

Mozilla Releases Security Updates for Firefox

Mozilla has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in Firefox ESR and Firefox. An attacker could exploit some of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. NCCIC encourages users and administrators to review the Mozilla Security Advisories for Firefox ESR 52.8 and...

Adobe Releases Security Updates

Adobe has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in Adobe Connect, Adobe Flash Player, and Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop Application. A remote attacker could exploit some of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. NCCIC encourages users and administrators to revi...

FBI Releases IC3 2017 Internet Crime Report

FBI has released the Internet Crime Complaint Center IC3 2017 Internet Crime Report, which highlights scams trending online. The top three crime types reported by victims in 2017 were non-payment/non-delivery, personal data breach, and phishing. Hot topics for 2017 include ransomware, business...

Cisco Releases Security Updates

Cisco has released updates to address vulnerabilities affecting multiple products. A remote attacker could exploit some of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. NCCIC encourages users and administrators to review the following Cisco Security Advisories and apply the necessa...

MS-ISAC Releases Advisory on PHP Vulnerabilities

The Multi-State Information Sharing & Analysis Center MS-ISAC has released an advisory on multiple Hypertext Preprocessor PHP vulnerabilities. An attacker could exploit one of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. NCCIC encourages users and administrators to review MS-ISAC...

Drupal Releases Critical Security Updates

Drupal has released critical updates addressing a vulnerability in Drupal 8.x and 7.x. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to take control of an affected system. NCCIC encourages users and administrators to review Drupal's Security Advisory and apply the necessary updates. This...

Apple Releases Multiple Security Updates

Apple has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in multiple products. An attacker could exploit some of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. NCCIC encourages users and administrators to review Apple security pages for the following products and apply the...

Drupal Releases Security Updates

Drupal has released updates addressing a vulnerability in Drupal 8 and 7. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain access to sensitive information. NCCIC encourages users and administrators to review the Drupal Security Advisory for additional information and apply the necessary...