Apple Releases Security Update for tvOS

Apple has released a security update for tvOS to address multiple vulnerabilities. Exploitation of some of these vulnerabilities may allow a remote attacker to take control of an affected system. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review the Apple security update for tvOS 9.1.1 Apple ...

Cisco Releases Security Updates

Cisco has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in Modular Encoding Platform D9036 software, Unified Computing System UCS Manager software, and Firepower 9000 Series devices. Exploitation of these vulnerabilities could allow a remote attacker to take control of an affected device...

Linux Kernel Vulnerability

US-CERT is aware of a Linux kernel vulnerability affecting Linux PCs and servers and Android-based devices. Exploitation of this vulnerability may allow an attacker to take control of an affected system. US-CERT recommends that users and administrators review the Redhat Security Blog and the Debi...

IRS Releases Ninth Security Tip

The Internal Revenue Service IRS has released the ninth in a series of tips intended to help the public protect personal and financial data online and at home. This tip describes new procedures taken by the IRS, state governments, and the tax industry to provide a safer, more secure filing...

Oracle Releases Security Bulletin

Oracle has released its Critical Patch Update for January 2016 to address 248 vulnerabilities across multiple products. Exploitation of some of these vulnerabilities may allow a remote attacker to take control of an affected system. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review the Oracle...

Accuenergy Acuvim II Series AXM-NET Module Vulnerabilities

OVERVIEW Independent researcher Maxim Rupp has identified authentication bypass vulnerabilities in Accuenergy’s Acuvim II Series AXM-NET module. Accuenergy has produced guidelines to mitigate these vulnerabilities. These vulnerabilities could be exploited remotely. AFFECTED PRODUCTS The following...

Siemens SCALANCE S613 Denial-of-Service Vulnerability

OVERVIEW Siemens has identified a resource exhaustion vulnerability that causes a denial-of-service condition in the Siemens SCALANCE S613 device. Siemens recommends that customers contact Siemens customer support in order to obtain advice on a solution for the customer’s specific environment. Th...

Microsoft Releases January 2016 Security Bulletin

Microsoft has released nine updates to address vulnerabilities in Microsoft software. Exploitation of some of these vulnerabilities could allow a remote attacker to take control of an affected system. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review Microsoft Security Bulletins MS16-001...

imap-ntlm-info NSE Script

This script enumerates information from remote IMAP services with NTLM authentication enabled. Sending an IMAP NTLM authentication request with null credentials will cause the remote service to respond with a NTLMSSP message disclosing information to include NetBIOS, DNS, and OS build version...

Directory Browsing Enabled on /cgi-bin (deprecated)

The /cgi-bin directory on the remote web server is browsable. An unauthenticated, remote attacker can exploit this to disclose sensitive information. This plugin has been deprecated. Use webmirror3.nbin plugin ID 10662 instead to identify browsable directories. %NASLMINLEVEL 999999 C Tenable...

VMware Releases Security Updates

VMware has released security updates to address a vulnerability in VMware ESXi, Fusion, Player, and Workstation. Exploitation of this vulnerability may allow escalation of privileges. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review VMware Security Advisory VMSA-2016-0001 and apply the...

Comcast Xfinity home security system is exposed to serious vulnerabilities-vulnerability warning-the black bar safety net

Recently, researchers found that Comcast Xfinity home security system a security vulnerability exists, an attacker can not trigger the alarm of the premise into the user homes. Comcast（Comcast is the largest U.S. cable TV company, but also broadband Internet and IP telephony service provider...

Sandworm Team and the Ukrainian Power Authority Attacks

Update 1.11.16 - SANS ICS Team Connects Dots Updating the blog entry to bring attention to the recent analysis published by Mike Assante from the SANS ICS team. "After analyzing the information that has been made available by affected power companies, researchers, and the media it is clear that...

Hackers Cause World's First Power Outage with Malware

SCADA system has always been an interesting target for cyber crooks, given the success of Stuxnet malware that was developed by the US and Israeli together to sabotage the Iranian nuclear facilities a few years ago, and "Havex" that previously targeted organizations in the energy sector. Now once...

IRS Releases Seventh Security Tip

The Internal Revenue Service IRS has released the seventh in a series of tips intended to help the public protect personal and financial data online and at home. A new tip will be available each Monday through the start of the tax season in January. This tip describes methods users can follow to...

IRS Releases Sixth Tax Security Tip

The Internal Revenue Service IRS has released the sixth in a series of tips intended to help the public protect personal and financial data online and at home. A new tip will be available each Monday through the start of the tax season in January. This tip describes the types of fraud alerts...

Nordex Control 2 (NC2) SCADA 16 Cross Site Scripting

Nordex NC2 XSS Vulnerability AFFECTED PRODUCTS Nordex Control 2 NC2 SCADA V16 and prior versions. Nordex is a company based in Germany that maintains offices in countries around the world. The affected product, Nordex Control 2, is a web-based SCADA system for wind power plants. According to...

Microsoft Bans Superfish SSL Interception Adware

Microsoft has taken steps to impede the next Superfish from impacting users. Superfish was pre-installed adware found on new Lenovo laptops earlier this year. The software exposes users to man-in-the-middle attacks because of the way it injects advertisements into the browser. It comes with a...

IRS Releases Fifth Tax Security Tip

The Internal Revenue Service IRS has released the fifth in a series of tips intended to help the public protect personal and financial data online and at home. This tip focuses on guarding personal information for family members who are susceptible to cyber threats. Recommendations include keepin...

Joomla Releases Security Update for CMS

Joomla has released version 3.4.7 of its content management system CMS software to address two vulnerabilities. Exploitation of one of these vulnerabilities may allow a remote attacker to take control of an affected website. Users and administrators are encouraged to review the Joomla Release New...