Download: The 2020 Cybersecurity Salary Survey Results

The 2020 Cybersecurity Salary Survey was an online survey published to gain insight into the details related to cybersecurity compensation. It was completed by over 1,500 security professional respondents. Today you can access the aggregated and analyzed 2020 Cybersecurity Salary Survey Results a...

Samba Releases Security Updates

The Samba Team has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in multiple versions of Samba. 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...

Microsoft Releases December 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...

Google Releases Security Updates for Chrome

Google has released Chrome version 79.0.3945.79 for Windows, Mac, and Linux. This version addresses 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 review the...

Intel Releases Security Updates

Intel has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in multiple products. An authenticated attacker with local access could exploit some of these vulnerabilities to gain escalation of privileges. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA encourages users and...

VMware Releases Security Updates for ESXi and Horizon DaaS

VMware has released security updates to address a vulnerability in ESXi and Horizon DaaS. 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 VMware Security...

NCSC-NZ Releases Cyber Governance Resource for Leaders

The New Zealand National Cyber Security Centre NCSC-NZ has released an article on a new cybersecurity governance resource to support public and private sector leaders in making decisions about their cybersecurity resilience and risk. NCSC-NZ developed this governance—a series of documents with...

Mozilla Releases Security Updates for Firefox and Firefox ESR

Mozilla has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in Firefox, Firefox ESR, and Thunderbird. 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 t...

CISA Releases Draft of Binding Operational Directive on Developing a Vulnerability Disclosure Policy

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA has released a draft of Binding Operational Directive BOD 20-01, Develop and Publish a Vulnerability Disclosure Policy. BOD 20-01 will require each federal agency to publish a vulnerability disclosure policy VDP. CISA has posted the draft...

Caller Poses as CISA Rep in Extortion Scam

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA is aware of a phone scam where a caller pretends to be a CISA representative. The scammer claims to have knowledge of the potential victim’s questionable behavior and attempts to extort money. If you receive a threatening call from someone...

The Hacker News 2020 Cybersecurity Salary Survey – Call for Participation

For the first time, The Hacker News launches a comprehensive Cybersecurity Salary Survey aimed to provide insights into the payment standards of security positions, enabling security professionals to benchmark their salaries against their peers, as well as get clear insights into the leading role...

Black Friday Shopping: Protect Your Identity

Black Friday is one of the most lucrative shopping days of the year for retailers in brick-and-mortar shops and online, but shoppers aren't the only ones looking for deals. Malicious people may be able to obtain personal information such as credit card numbers, phone numbers, account numbers, and...

ISC Releases Security Advisory for BIND

The Internet Systems Consortium ISC has released a security advisory that addresses a vulnerability affecting multiple versions of ISC Berkeley Internet Name Domain BIND. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause a denial-of-service condition. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructur...

Microsoft Releases Outlook for Android Security Update

Microsoft has released an update to address a vulnerability in Outlook for Android. 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 the Microsoft Security...

FTC Provides Tips on Safeguarding Data Before Upgrading Mobile Phones

The Federal Trade Commission FTC has released an article with tips on how to protect personal information before trading in a mobile phone for a newer model. FTC recommends the following four steps to safeguard these devices: Back up data. Remove SIM and SD cards. Erase personal information. Veri...

Google Releases Security Updates for Chrome

Google has released Chrome 78.0.3904.108 for Windows, Mac, and Linux. This version addresses 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 review the Chrome...

Reminder: Malware Can Exploit Improper Configurations

Protect yourself from unwanted—and potentially harmful—files or programs by adhering to vendor-recommended configurations for hardware and software. Doing so in addition to maintaining regular patch maintenance, will help give your systems and networks the best security possible. The Cybersecurit...

NCSC-NZ Releases Annual Cyber Threat Report

The New Zealand National Cyber Security Centre NCSC-NZ has released their annual report detailing cyber threats and incidents affecting New Zealand from July 2018 to June 2019. During this period, NCSC-NZ recorded an increase in the severity of cybersecurity incidents—particularly from...

Quiz And Survey Master < 6.3.5 - Authenticated Reflected XSS

The Quiz And Survey Master – Best Quiz, Exam and Survey Plugin for WordPress WordPress plugin was affected by an Authenticated Reflected XSS security vulnerability. https://domain.tld/wp-admin/admin.php?page=mlwquizoptions&quizid=...

Microsoft Releases November 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...