Apache Software Foundation Releases Security Update

The Apache Software Foundation has released a security update to address a vulnerability in Struts 2. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause a denial-of-service condition. NCCIC/US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review the Apache Security Bulletin and make the...

Apple Releases Multiple Security Updates

Apple has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in multiple products. An attacker could exploit some of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. NCCIC/US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review Apple security pages for the following products and apply...

IC3 Issues Alert on Tech Support Fraud

The Internet Crime Complaint Center IC3 has released an alert on tech support fraud. Tech support fraud involves criminals claiming to provide technical support to fix problems that don't exist. Their methods include placing calls, sending pop-ups, engaging misleading lock screens, and sending...

Drupal Releases Critical Security Updates

Drupal has released critical updates addressing a vulnerability in Drupal 8, 7, and 6. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to take control of an affected system. NCCIC/US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review Drupal's Security Advisory and apply the necessary updates...

Mozilla Releases Security Updates for Firefox

Mozilla has released security updates to address a vulnerability in Firefox and Firefox ESR. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause a denial-of-service condition. NCCIC/US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review the Mozilla Security Advisory for Firefox 59.0.2 and Firefo...

Survey: Americans Spent $1.4B on Credit Freeze Fees in Wake of Equifax Breach

Almost 20 percent of Americans froze their credit file with one or more of the big three credit bureaus in the wake of last year's data breach at Equifax, costing consumers an estimated $1.4 billion, according to a new study. The findings come as lawmakers in Congress are debating legislation tha...

Citrix Releases Security Updates

Citrix has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in its XenServer. A remote attacker could exploit some of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. NCCIC/US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review the Citrix Security Bulletin CTX232655 and apply the...

VMware Releases Security Updates

VMware has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in VMware Workstation and Fusion. A remote attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities to cause a denial-of service condition. NCCIC/US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review the VMware Security Advisory VMSA-2018-0008 a...

Samba Releases Security Updates

The Samba Team has released security updates to address several vulnerabilities in Samba. An attacker could exploit one of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. NCCIC/US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review the Samba Security Announcements for CVE-2018-1050 an...

Adobe Releases Security Updates

Adobe has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in Adobe Flash Player, Connect, and Dreamweaver. A remote attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. NCCIC/US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review Adobe Security Bulletin APSB18-0...

Microsoft Releases March 2018 Security Updates

Microsoft has released updates to address vulnerabilities in Microsoft software. A remote attacker could exploit some of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. NCCIC/US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review Microsoft's March 2018 Security Update Summary and...

Mozilla Releases Security Updates for Firefox

Mozilla has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in Firefox and Firefox ESR. An attacker could exploit some of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. NCCIC/US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review the Mozilla Security Advisories for Firefox 59 an...

Google Releases Security Update for Chrome

Google has released Chrome version 65.0.3325.146 for Windows, Mac, and Linux. This version addresses vulnerabilities that an attacker could exploit to obtain access to sensitive information. NCCIC/US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review the Chrome Releases page and apply the necessa...

Red Hat Releases Security Guidance for Memcached

Red Hat has released security recommendations to address potential Distributed Denial of Service attacks using Memcached. This misconfiguration could allow an attacker to exploit Memcached services as a reflection and amplification vector, causing unexpected volumes of traffic to be sent to...

National Consumer Protection Week

March 4–10 is National Consumer Protection Week NCPW, an event to encourage people and businesses to learn more about avoiding scams and understanding consumer rights. During NCPW, the Federal Trade Commission FTC and its partners highlight free resources to help protect consumers. NCCIC/US-CERT...

ISC Releases Security Advisories for DHCP, BIND

The Internet Systems Consortium ISC has released updates or workarounds that address vulnerabilities in versions of ISC Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP and Berkeley Internet Name Domain BIND. A remote attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities to cause a denial-of-service condition...

Survey Says: So Long Grey Skies - Telecoms 2018 Outlook

Nominum, a part of Akamai, recently partnered with Telecoms.com to survey over 1,500 telecom professionals to get a sense of their concerns, initiatives and expectations for 2018. The findings are captured in the report Telecoms.com Annual Industry Survey 2017. Top concerns, outlined A top concer...

ICSJWG Call for Abstracts

The Industrial Control Systems Joint Working Group ICSJWG—a collaborative and coordinating body operating under the Critical Infrastructure Partnership Advisory Council CIPAC framework—has issued a call for abstracts to be presented at the ICSJWG Spring Meeting in Albuquerque, New Mexico, April...

FTC Releases Article on Choosing VPN Apps for Mobile Phones

The Federal Trade Commission FTC has issued guidance to consumers considering using a Virtual Private Network VPN for their mobile phones. Some mobile phone users choose to use VPNs to shield the information on their phones when using public Wi-Fi networks. NCCIC/US-CERT encourages consumers to...

IC3 Issues Alert on Increase in W-2 Phishing Campaigns

The Internet Crime Complaint Center IC3 has issued an alert on the increase in W-2-related phishing campaigns. Fraudsters often use tax-related phishing emails to get victims to provide personally identifiable information, click on a malicious link, or pay a ransom. NCCIC/US-CERT encourages...