Apache Releases Security Updates for Apache Tomcat

The Apache Software Foundation has released security updates to address a vulnerability in Apache Tomcat versions 9.0.0.M1 to 9.0.11, 8.5.0 to 8.5.33, and 7.0.23 to 7.0.90. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive information. NCCIC encourages users and administrator...

Mozilla Releases Security Update for Thunderbird

Mozilla has released a security update to address vulnerabilities in Thunderbird. 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 Advisory for Thunderbird 60.2.1 and apply the...

Keeping Kids Safe Online Starts with Good Habits at Home

During the month of October, we celebrate National Cybersecurity Awareness Month NCSAM. This long-running annual event is all about raising awareness about the importance of protecting our information and privacy online. And for some of us who may have allowed our good habits to lapse, it offers ...

FTC Issues Alert on Recent Facebook Breach

The Federal Trade Commission FTC has released an alert to provide Facebook users with recommended precautions against identity theft after the recent breach of the Facebook social media platform. NCCIC encourages users and administrators to review the FTC Alert and the NCCIC Tip on Preventing and...

Cisco Releases Security Updates

Cisco has released security updates to address multiple vulnerabilities affecting Cisco 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 Cisco Security Advisories and Alerts webpa...

Cybersecurity Threats to Precision Agriculture

DHS has released a report to address cybersecurity threats to new precision agriculture technologies used in crop and livestock production. Precision agriculture employs a variety of embedded and connected technologies to generate data used to enhance agricultural and livestock management. As...

Cisco Releases Security Updates for Multiple Products

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

Facebook Is Using Your Two-Factor Authentication Phone Number to Target Advertising

From Kashmir Hill: Facebook is not content to use the contact information you willingly put into your Facebook profile for advertising. It is also using contact information you handed over for security purposes and contact information you didn't hand over at all, but that was collected from other...

North Korean Malicious Cyber Activity

The Department of Homeland Security, the Department of the Treasury, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation have identified malware and other indicators of compromise used by the North Korean government in an ATM cash-out scheme—referred to by the U.S. Government as “FASTCash.” The U.S. Governme...

Mozilla Releases Security Updates for Firefox

Mozilla has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in Firefox and Firefox ESR. A remote attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. NCCIC encourages users and administrators to review the Mozilla Security Advisory for Firefox 62.0.3 and Firefo...

Telegram leaked IP addresses of its desktop app users

By Waqas The vulnerability affected Telegram’s desktop app for Windows, Mac, and Linux OS. Telegram, a popular privacy-focused instant messaging application, reportedly contained a bug that can leak the IP addresses of users. Known for providing end-to-end encryption, Telegram’s desktop app has...

October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month

October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month NCSAM. NCSAM is a collaborative effort between DHS and its public and private partners—including the National Cyber Security Alliance NCSA—to raise awareness about the vital role cybersecurity plays in the lives of U.S. citizens. NCCIC will be...

Adobe Releases Security Updates

Adobe has released security updates to address multiple vulnerabilities in Adobe Acrobat and Reader. An attacker could exploit some of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. NCCIC encourages users and administrators to review Adobe Security Bulletin APSB18-30 and apply the...

viacom.com XSS vulnerability

Open Bug Bounty ID: OBB-681173 Description| Value ---|--- Affected Website:| viacom.com Open Bug Bounty Program:| Create your bounty program now. It's open and free. Vulnerable Application:| Custom Code Vulnerability Type:| XSS Cross Site Scripting / CWE-79 CVSSv3 Score:| 6.1...

Facebook Data Breach Impacts Almost 50 Million Accounts

Facebook on Friday said that hackers have exploited a flaw in its platform that left the access tokens of almost 50 million Facebook accounts ripe for the taking. Access tokens are the digital keys that keep users logged into Facebook so they don’t need to re-enter their password every time they...

Major Tech Companies Finally Endorse Federal Privacy Regulation

The major tech companies, scared that states like California might impose actual privacy regulations, have now decided that they can better lobby the federal government for much weaker national legislation that will preempt any stricter state measures. I'm sure they'll still do all they can to...

Hackers Stole 50 Million Facebook Users' Access Tokens Using Zero-Day Flaw

Logged out from your Facebook account automatically? Well you're not alone… Facebook just admitted that an unknown hacker or a group of hackers exploited a zero-day vulnerability in its social media platform that allowed them to steal secret access tokens for more than 50 million accounts. UPDATE...

Yet Another IoT Cybersecurity Document

This one is from NIST: "Considerations for Managing Internet of Things IoT Cybersecurity and Privacy Risks." It's still in draft. Remember, there are many others...

ex-NSA Hacker Discloses macOS Mojave 10.14 Zero-Day Vulnerability

The same day Apple released its latest macOS Mojave operating system, a security researcher demonstrated a potential way to bypass new privacy implementations in macOS using just a few lines of code and access sensitive user data. On Monday, Apple started rolling out its new macOS Mojave 10.14...

ex-NSA Hacker Discloses macOS Mojave 10.14 Zero-Day Vulnerability

The same day Apple released its latest macOS Mojave operating system, a security researcher demonstrated a potential way to bypass new privacy implementations in macOS using just a few lines of code and access sensitive user data. On Monday, Apple started rolling out its new macOS Mojave 10.14...