Joomla! Releases Security Update for CMS

Joomla! has released version 3.7.1 of its Content Management System CMS software to address a vulnerability. Exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to take control of an affected website. Users and administrators are encouraged to review the Joomla! Security Release and...

FTC Releases Alert on Fraudulent Emails

The Federal Trade Commission FTC has released an alert about scammers sending out fake emails that look authentic to trick you into sending money to them. Users should be suspicious of unsolicited phone calls or email messages from individuals asking about your information. If an unknown individu...

Intel Active Management Technology Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

On May 1st, 2017, Intel released a security advisory titled Intel Active Management Technology, Intel Small Business Technology, and Intel Standard Manageability Escalation of Privilege, also known as INTEL-SA-00075. The advisory details a vulnerability in the Intel Active Management AMT, Intel...

Multiple Ransomware Infections Reported

US-CERT has received multiple reports of WannaCry ransomware infections in many countries around the world. Ransomware is a type of malicious software that infects a computer and restricts users’ access to it until a ransom is paid to unlock it. Individuals and organizations are discouraged from...

Cisco Releases Security Update

Cisco has released a security update to address a vulnerability in its WebEx Meetings Server which could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review the Cisco Security Advisory and apply the necessary update. This product is...

Microsoft Releases May 2017 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 a system. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review Microsoft's May 2017 Security Update Summary and Deployment Information...

FTC Announces Resource for Small Business Owners

The Federal Trade Commission FTC has released an announcement about its new website devoted to protecting small businesses. This resource aims to help business owners avoid scams, protect their computers and networks, and keep their customers' and employees' data safe. Business owners and other...

FTC Promotes Privacy Awareness Week

The Federal Trade Commission FTC has released an announcement on Privacy Awareness Week, celebrated this week in the U.S. The theme of this year’s initiative is “Share with Care,” and the FTC is offering privacy tips, including how to safeguard your information online, improve your computer...

Mozilla Releases Security Updates

Mozilla has released security updates to address a vulnerability in Firefox and Firefox ESR. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to take control of an affected system. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review the Mozilla Security Advisories for Firefox 53.0.2 and Firefox ESR...

Google Releases Security Updates for Chrome

Google has released Chrome version 58.0.3029.96 for Windows, Mac, and Linux. This version addresses a vulnerability that an attacker could exploit to cause a denial-of-service condition. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review the Chrome page and apply the necessary updates. This...

FTC Releases Announcement on Identity Theft

The Federal Trade Commission FTC recommends that consumers who are affected by identity theft file a report at IdentityTheft.gov—a one-stop resource to help you report and recover from identity theft. Information provided there includes checklists, sample letters, and links to other resources...

ColdFusion Hotfix Resolves XSS, Java Deserialization Bugs

Adobe today released an important security hotfix for several versions of its ColdFusion rapid web application development platform. The company said the update addresses an input validation vulnerability CVE-2017-3008 in the software that could be used in reflected cross-site scripting XSS...

Mozilla Releases Security Updates

Mozilla has released security updates to address a vulnerability in Firefox and Firefox ESR. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to take control of an affected system. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review the Mozilla Security Advisories for Firefox 53, Firefox ESR 45.9,...

Drupal Releases Security Updates

Drupal has released an advisory to address a vulnerability in Drupal core 8.x versions prior to 8.2.8 and 8.3.1. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive information. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review Drupal's Security Advisory and upgrade to...

VMware Releases Security Updates

VMware has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in Unified Access Gateway, Horizon View, and Workstation. Exploitation of these vulnerabilities could allow a remote attacker to take control of an affected system. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review VMware Securit...

Microsoft Addresses Shadow Brokers Exploits

The Microsoft Security Response Center MSRC has published information on several recently publicized exploit tools which affect various Microsoft products. Users and administrators are reminded that software no longer supported by Microsoft also known as end-of-life EOL software is particularly a...

CVE-2017-0199

Microsoft Office 2007 SP3, Microsoft Office 2010 SP2, Microsoft Office 2013 SP1, Microsoft Office 2016, Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted document, aka “Microsoft Office/WordPad Remote Co...

Microsoft Releases April 2017 Security Updates

Microsoft has released 61 updates to address vulnerabilities in Microsoft software. Exploitation of some of these vulnerabilities could allow a remote attacker to take control of a system. This Security Update addresses a Microsoft Office vulnerability that is actively being exploited to spread...

ISC Releases Security Updates for BIND

The Internet Systems Consortium ISC has released updates that address multiple vulnerabilities in BIND. A remote attacker could exploit any of these vulnerabilities to cause a denial-of-service condition. Available updates include: BIND 9 version 9.9.9-P8 BIND 9 version 9.10.4-P8 BIND 9 version...

Satel Iberia SenNet Data Logger and Electricity Meters Command Injection Vulnerability

This module exploits an OS Command Injection vulnerability in Satel Iberia SenNet Data Loggers & Electricity Meters to perform arbitrary command execution as 'root'. This module requires Metasploit: https://metasploit.com/download Current source: https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework cla...