Securing Home and Small Business Routers

Home and Small Business routers have become the ideal target for attackers seeking to gain control over a user's gateway to the Internet. Router misconfigurations e.g., default credentials, interfaces open to the Internet or the lack of security precautions e.g., absence of updates may make users...

Symantec Releases Security Update

Symantec has released Symantec Endpoint Encryption 11.1.0 to address a vulnerability that may allow an attacker to take control of an affected system. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review the Security Advisory from Symantec and apply the necessary update. This product is provided...

Uncovering Active PowerShell Data Stealing Campaigns

Loved by administrators, Windows PowerShell enables users to effectively perform automation and administrative tasks on local and remote systems. However, its power, ease of use, and widespread use has also made it attractive to attackers. Researchers first began demonstrating attacks involving...

Apple Releases Security Update for iTunes

Apple has released a security update for Apple iTunes to address multiple vulnerabilities. Exploitation of some of these vulnerabilities may allow a remote attacker to take control of an affected system. Users and administrators are encouraged to review information on iTunes 12.3.2 and apply the...

Microsoft Releases December 2015 Security Bulletin

Microsoft has released 12 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 MS15-124 throug...

Adobe Releases Security Updates for Flash Player

Adobe has released security updates to address multiple vulnerabilities in Flash Player. Exploitation of some of these vulnerabilities may allow a remote attacker to take control of an affected system. Users and administrators are encouraged to review Adobe Security Bulletin APSB15-32 and apply t...

Google Releases Security Update for Chrome

Google has released Chrome version 47.0.2526.80 to address multiple vulnerabilities for Windows, Mac, and Linux. Exploitation of one of these vulnerabilities may allow a remote attacker to take control of an affected system. Users and administrators are encouraged to review the Chrome Releases pa...

PT-2016-1302

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Moodle versions prior to 2.6.11 Moodle versions 2.7.x before 2.7.11 Moodle versions 2.8.x before 2.8.9 Moodle versions 2.9.x before 2.9.3 Description The issue exists due to the lack of protection for the web page structure in the survey modul...

OpenSSL Patches Multiple Vulnerabilities

OpenSSL has released updates patching four vulnerabilities. Exploitation of one of these vulnerabilities could allow an attacker to cause a denial-of-service condition. Updates available include: OpenSSL 1.0.2e for 1.0.2 users OpenSSL 1.0.1q for 1.0.1 users OpenSSL 1.0.0t for 1.0.0 users OpenSSL...

IRS Releases First in a Series of Tax Security Tips

The Internal Revenue Service IRS has released the first in a series of tips intended to increase public awareness of how to 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. The first tip focuses on seve...

Dell Computers Contain CA Root Certificate Vulnerability

Dell personal computers using the preinstalled certificate authority CA root certificate eDellRoot contain a critical vulnerability. Exploitation of the vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to read encrypted web browser traffic HTTPS, impersonate spoof any website, or perform other attacks...

IC3 Warns of Cyber Attacks Focused on Law Enforcement and Public Officials

The Internet Crime Complaint Center IC3 has issued an alert warning that law enforcement personnel and public officials may be at an increased risk of cyber attacks. In addition to doxing the act of gathering and publishing individuals' personal information without permission, threat actors have...

Adobe Releases Security Updates for ColdFusion, LiveCycle Data Services, and Adobe Premiere Clip

Adobe has released security updates to address multiple vulnerabilities in ColdFusion, LiveCycle Data Services, and Adobe Premiere Clip. Exploitation of some of these vulnerabilities may allow a remote attacker to take control of an affected system. Users and administrators are encouraged to revi...

Apache Commons Collections Java Library Vulnerability

US-CERT is aware of a deserialization vulnerability in the Apache Commons Collections ACC Java library. Java applications that either directly use ACC, or contain ACC in their classpath, may be vulnerable to arbitrary code execution. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review...

Google Releases Security Updates for Chrome and Chrome OS

Google has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in Chrome and Chrome OS. Exploitation of one of these vulnerabilities may allow a remote attacker to take control of an affected system. Updates available include: Chrome 46.0.2490.86 for Windows, Mac and Linux Chrome 46.0.2490.82 fo...

Adobe Releases Security Updates for Flash Player

Adobe has released security updates to address multiple vulnerabilities in Flash Player. Exploitation of some of these vulnerabilities may allow a remote attacker to take control of an affected system. Users and administrators are encouraged to review Adobe Security Bulletin APSB15-28 and apply t...

Microsoft Releases November 2015 Security Bulletin

Microsoft has released 12 updates to address vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows. Exploitation of some of these vulnerabilities could allow an attacker to take control of an affected system. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review Microsoft Security Bulletins MS15-112 through...

Symantec Releases Security Update

Symantec has released an update to address vulnerabilities in Symantec Endpoint Protection version 12.1. Exploitation of one of these vulnerabilities may allow a remote attacker to take control of an affected system. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review the Security Advisory from...

Mozilla Releases Security Updates for Firefox and Firefox ESR

The Mozilla Foundation has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in Firefox and Firefox ESR. Exploitation of some of these vulnerabilities may allow a remote attacker to take control of an affected system. Available updates include: Firefox 42 Firefox ESR 38.4 US-CERT encourages...

Cisco Releases Security Updates for Web Security Appliances

Cisco has released security updates to address multiple vulnerabilities in Web Security Appliances. Exploitation of one of these vulnerabilities could allow a remote attacker to take control of the affected network device. Users and administrators are encouraged to review the Cisco Security...