Google to Revise Privacy Policy, Terms of Service, Users Can't Opt Out

Google announced Tuesday that it will revamp its privacy policy and terms of service, boiling more than 60 privacy policies down to one comprehensive document that will extend across most of their products. Under the new policy all information entered by users via Google will be indexed together...

Google Releases Chrome 16.0.912.77

Google has released Chrome 16.0.912.77 for Linux, Mac, Windows, and Chrome Frame to address multiple vulnerabilities. These vulnerabilities may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial-of-service condition. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review the Google Chro...

Phishing Campaign Using Spoofed US-CERT Email Addresses

On January 10, 2012, US-CERT received reports of a phishing campaign that is spoofing US-CERT email to deliver a variant of the Zeus/Zbot Trojan known as Ice-IX. This campaign appears to be targeting a large number of private sector organizations as well as federal, state, and local governments...

Google Releases Chrome 16.0.912.75

Google has released Chrome 16.0.912.75 for Linux, Mac, Windows, and Chrome Frame to address multiple vulnerabilities. These vulnerabilities may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review the Google Chrome Releases blog entry and update to...

Mozilla Releases Firefox 9 and 3.6.25

The Mozilla Foundation has released Firefox 9 and Firefox 3.6.25 to address multiple vulnerabilities. These vulnerabilities may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code, cause a denial-of-service condition, or perform a cross-site scripting attack. US-CERT encourages users and administrators t...

Personal Device Security During the Holiday Season

As the winter holiday travel season begins, US-CERT would like to remind users to be mindful of the security risks associated with portable devices such as smart phones, tablets, and laptops. US-CERT would like to encourage users to review the following US-CERT Cyber Security Tips. Following the...

Google Releases Chrome 16.0.912.63

Google has released Chrome 16.0.912.63 for Linux, Mac, Windows, and Chrome Frame to address multiple vulnerabilities. These vulnerabilities may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review the Google Chrome Releases blog entry and update to...

Adobe Releases Security Advisory for Adobe Reader and Acrobat

Adobe has released a Security Advisory for Adobe Reader and Acrobat to address a vulnerability affecting the following software versions: Adobe Reader X 10.1.1 and earlier versions for Windows and Macintosh Adobe Reader 9.4.6 and earlier 9.x versions for Windows, Macintosh, and Unix Adobe Acrobat...

Facebook Settles with FTC on Privacy Grounds

The Federal Trade Commission FTC proposed a settlement with social networking giant Facebook on Tuesday, requiring the site to take the privacy of its users more seriously and subject itself to privacy audits every two years for the next 20 years, according to an article in the New York Times. Th...

Apple Releases iOS 5.0.1

Apple has released iOS 5.0.1 for the iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPod 3rd generation or later, iPad, and iPad 2 to address multiple vulnerabilities. These vulnerabilities may allow an attacker execute arbitrary code or obtain sensitive information. US-CERT encourages users and administrators...

Microsoft Releases Security Advisory for Vulnerability in TrueType Font Parsing

Microsoft has released Microsoft Security Advisory 2639658 to address a vulnerability in the Win32k TrueType font parsing engine. By convincing a user to open a malicious email attachment, an attacker may be able to exploit this vulnerability and execute arbitrary code. Microsoft has indicated th...

Apple Releases QuickTime 7.7.1

Apple has released QuickTime 7.7.1 to address multiple vulnerabilities. These vulnerabilities may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code, cause a denial-of-service condition, or obtain sensitive information. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review Apple Support Article HT5016 a...

Cisco Releases Multiple Security Advisories

Cisco has released four security advisories to address vulnerabilities affecting Cisco Unified Contact Center, Cisco WebEx Player, Cisco Security Agent, and Cisco Unified Communication Manager. These vulnerabilities may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code or obtain sensitive information...

Cisco Releases Two Security Advisories

Cisco has released two security advisories to address vulnerabilities affecting CiscoWorks Common Services and Cisco Show and Share. These vulnerabilities may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code or bypass security restrictions. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review Cisco...

Apple Releases iTunes 10.5

Apple has released iTunes 10.5 to address multiple vulnerabilities. These vulnerabilities may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial-of-service condition. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review Apple article HT4981 and apply any necessary updates to help...

Cisco Releases Security Advisory for Cisco IOS Software Smart Install

Cisco has released a security advisory to address a vulnerability in the Cisco IOS Software Install feature running on Cisco Catalyst Switches. Exploitation of this vulnerability may allow remote code execution by an unauthenticated attacker. US-CERT encourages administrators to review Cisco...

SSL/TLS Protocol Vulnerability

US-CERT is aware of a vulnerability affecting the Secure Socket Layer SSL and Transport Layer Security TLS protocols. Exploitation of this vulnerability may allow an attacker to decrypt encrypted SSL/TLS traffic and obtain sensitive information. Microsoft has released Security Advisory 2588513 to...

Cisco Releases Security Advisory for Identity Services Engine

Cisco has released a security advisory to address a vulnerability in Cisco Identity Services Engine. Exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to gain complete administrative control of the device. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review Cisco Security Advisory...

Adobe Releases Security Advisory for Adobe Flash Player

Adobe has released a security update for Adobe Flash Player to address multiple vulnerabilities. Exploitation of these vulnerabilities may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code, obtain sensitive information, cause a denial-of-service condition, or perform a cross-site scripting attack. Adob...

Oracle Releases Security Alert for Oracle HTTP Server Products

Oracle has released a security alert to address a vulnerability in Apache HTTPD. This vulnerability affects: Oracle Fusion Middleware 11g Release 1, versions 11.1.1.3.0, 11.1.1.4.0, 11.1.1.5.0 Oracle Application Server 10g Release 3, version 10.1.3.5.0 Oracle Application Server 10g Release 2,...