Data Privacy Day

January 28 is Data Privacy Day DPD, an annual effort to promote data privacy awareness and education. This year’s DPD events, sponsored by the National Cyber Security Alliance NCSA, focus around the theme, A New Era in Privacy. The NCSA Stay Safe Online website will feature a live stream of the...

Apple Releases Multiple Security Updates

Apple has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in multiple products. A remote attacker could exploit some of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. The National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center NCCIC, part of the Cybersecurity and...

Adobe Releases Security Updates

Adobe has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in Adobe Experience Manager. An attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities to obtain sensitive information. The National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center NCCIC, part of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Securit...

Drupal Releases Security Updates

Drupal has released security updates addressing vulnerabilities in Drupal 7.x, 8.5.x, and 8.6.x. A remote attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. The National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center NCCIC, part of the Cybersecurity and...

ThreatList: $1.7M is the Average Cost of a Cyber-Attack

The average cost estimate for cleaning up a cyberattack comes in at around $1.1 million, according to a recent survey. But this is actually a rosy view: For those organizations that actually calculate versus estimate the real cost of an attack, that number increases significantly to $1.67 million...

Why we want users' feedback on Snort rule documentation

Today, Talos is launching a new community survey to solicit feedback on SNORTⓇ documentation. When Snort alerts the end user, the rule documentation is their first and possibly only avenue to find information on malicious traffic in their network. We know this can be better, and we want your help...

Juniper Networks Releases Multiple Security Updates

Juniper Networks has released multiple security updates to address vulnerabilities in various Juniper products. A remote attacker could exploit some of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. The National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center NCCIC, part of the...

Adobe Releases Security Updates

Adobe has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in Adobe Connect and Adobe Digital Editions. An attacker could exploit one of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. The National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center NCCIC, part of the Cybersecuri...

ThreatList: Container Security Lags Amidst DevOps Enthusiasm

The high-velocity application- and process-development practices collectively known as DevOps has become a core goal for many enterprises, as they look to respond to market forces more dynamically. This embrace is pushing container deployments forward as necessary tools for executing the vision o...

CERT/CC Reports Critical Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows, Server

The CERT Coordination Center CERT/CC has released information on vulnerabilities affecting versions of Microsoft Windows and Windows Server. A remote attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. The National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Cente...

Adobe Releases Security Updates

Adobe has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in Adobe Acrobat and Reader. An attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. The National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center NCCIC, part of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure...

Cisco Releases Security Updates

Cisco has released security updates to address a vulnerability in Adaptive Security Appliance. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to take control of an affected system. The National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center NCCIC, part of the Cybersecurity and...

WordPress Releases Security Update

WordPress 5.0 and prior versions are affected by multiple vulnerabilities. An attacker could exploit some of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. The National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center NCCIC, part of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security...

Google Releases Security Updates for Chrome

Google has released Chrome Version 71.0.3578.98 for Windows, Mac, and Linux. This version addresses a vulnerability that an attacker could exploit to take control of an affected system. The National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center NCCIC, part of the Cybersecurity and...

Adobe Releases Security Updates

Adobe has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in Adobe Acrobat and Reader. An attacker could exploit some of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. The National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center NCCIC, part of the Cybersecurity and...

Microsoft Releases December 2018 Security Updates

Microsoft has released updates to address multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft software. An attacker could exploit some of these vulnerabilities to obtain access to sensitive information. The National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center NCCIC, part of the Cybersecurity and...

Adobe Releases Security Updates

Adobe has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in Adobe Flash Player and Adobe Flash Player installer. 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-...

Google Releases Security Updates for Chrome

Google has released Chrome version 71.0.3578.80 for Windows, Mac, and Linux. This version addresses multiple vulnerabilities that an attacker could exploit to take control of an affected system. NCCIC encourages users and administrators to review the Chrome Releases page and apply the necessary...

Protecting Against Identity Theft

As the holidays draw near, many consumers turn to the internet to shop for goods and services. Although online shopping can offer convenience and save time, shoppers should be cautious online and protect personal information against identity theft. Identity thieves steal personal information, suc...

Cisco Releases Security Update

Cisco has released a security update to address a vulnerability in Cisco Prime License Manager. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive information. NCCIC encourages users and administrators to review the Cisco Security Advisory and apply the necessary update. This...