Microsoft Releases August 2019 Security Updates

Microsoft has released updates to address multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft software. A remote attacker could exploit some of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA encourages users and administrators to review...

Intel Releases Security Updates

Intel has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in multiple products. An attacker could exploit some of these vulnerabilities to gain an escalation of privileges on a previously infected machine. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA encourages users and...

ICSA-19-225-03_Siemens SCALANCE X Switches (Update D)

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY CVSS v3 8.6 ATTENTION: Exploitable remotely/low attack complexity Vendor: Siemens Equipment: SCALANCE X switches Vulnerability: Insufficient Resource Pool 2. UPDATE INFORMATION This updated advisory is a follow-up to the advisory update titled ICSA-19-225-03 Siemens SCALANCE...

NCSA Webinar on Cybersecurity for Small Businesses

The National Cyber Security Alliance NCSA and INFOSEC are hosting a webinar to educate small businesses on how to protect against phishing, vishing, and smishing threats. The webinar will be held on Tuesday, August 13, 2019 from 2-3 p.m. ET. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency CISA...

Google Releases Security Updates for Chrome

Google has released Chrome version 76.0.3809.100 for Windows, Mac, and Linux. This version addresses a vulnerability that an attacker could exploit to take control of an affected system. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA encourages users and administrators to review the...

ACSC Releases Advisory on Password Spraying Attacks

The Australian Cyber Security Centre ACSC has released an advisory on password spraying attacks. Password spraying is a type of brute-force attack in which a malicious actor uses a single password against targeted user accounts before moving on to attempt a second password, and so on. This...

Cisco Releases Security Updates for Multiple Products

Cisco has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in multiple Cisco products. An attacker could exploit some of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA encourages users and administrators to review the...

VMware Releases Security Updates for Multiple Products

VMware has released a security advisory to address vulnerabilities affecting multiple products. An attacker could exploit one of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA encourages users and administrators to review...

Cylance Antivirus Vulnerability

The CERT Coordination Center CERT/CC has released information on a vulnerability affecting Cylance Antivirus products. A remote attacker could bypass Cylance antivirus detection. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA encourages users and administrators to review CERT/CC...

IRS Reminds Tax Professionals: Beware Phishing Emails

The Internal Revenue Service IRS has issued a news release warning tax professionals of the continued threat of phishing emails. Phishing emails are one of the most common ways cyber criminals steal sensitive data. Educating personnel on the risks posed by phishing emails is part of the Taxes...

NIST Publishes Multifactor Authentication Practice Guide

The National Institute of Standards and Technology NIST National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence NCCoE has published NIST Cybersecurity Practice Guide: Multifactor Authentication for E-Commerce. The guide provides e-commerce organizations multifactor authentication MFA protection methods they...

FTC Releases Alert on the Capital One Data Breach

The Federal Trade Commission FTC has released an alert on the Capital One data breach that exposed the personal information of 106 million Capital One credit card customers and applicants. FTC reminds users to check and monitor their credit report to protect against identify theft and to be aware...

Cisco Releases Security Updates

Cisco has released security updates to address a vulnerability in Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Fabric Switches. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to take control of an affected system. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA encourages users and administrators to review th...

Fuji Electric FRENIC Loader

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY CVSS v3 4.4 ATTENTION: Low skill level to exploit Vendor: Fuji Electric Equipment: FRENIC Loader Vulnerability: Out-of-Bounds Read 2. RISK EVALUATION Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow information disclosure. 3. TECHNICAL DETAILS 3.1 AFFECTED PRODUCTS...

CIS Releases Newsletter on Cleaning Up Data and Devices

The Center for Internet Security CIS July Newsletter reminds users to properly dispose of old or unused data and devices. Without careful management of online accounts, cloud storage, physical storage, and electronic devices, users could inadvertently disclose sensitive information that can be...

Google Releases Security Updates for Chrome

Google has released Chrome version 76.0.3809.87 for Windows, Mac, and Linux. This version addresses multiple vulnerabilities that an attacker could exploit to take control of an affected system. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA encourages users and administrators to revie...

Steps to Safeguard Against Ransomware Attacks

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA, Multi-State Information Sharing & Analysis Center MS-ISAC, National Governors Association NGA, and the National Association of State Chief Information Officers NASCIO have released a Joint Ransomware Statement with recommendations for sta...

CISA Releases Advisory on Wind River VxWorks Platform

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA has released an Industrial Control Systems ICS Advisory on multiple vulnerabilities in the Wind River VxWorks Platform. A remote attacker could exploit some of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. CISA encourages...

Save the Date: 2019 CISA Cybersecurity Summit

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA will be hosting the 2019 CISA Cybersecurity Summit from September 18-20, 2019, at National Harbor, MD. This summit will provide a forum for critical infrastructure stakeholders to discuss current cybersecurity topics, including emerging...

Vulnerabilities in Multiple VPN Applications

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA is aware of vulnerabilities affecting multiple Virtual Private Network VPN applications. A remote attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. CISA encourages administrators to review the following...