FBI Releases Article on Romance Scams

The Federal Bureau of Investigation FBI has released an article addressing the rise of Internet romance scams. In this common type of fraud, cyber criminals target victims, gain their confidence, and trick them into sending money. To stay safer online, review the FBI article on Romance Scams and...

Enhanced Analysis of GRIZZLY STEPPE

The Department of Homeland Security DHS has released an Analysis Report AR related to malicious cyber activity designated as GRIZZLY STEPPE. This AR provides a thorough analysis of the methods threat actors use to infiltrate systems, as well as specific mitigation techniques that may be used to...

Server Message Block (SMB) Protocol Version 1 Enabled

The remote Windows host supports Server Message Block Protocol version 1 SMBv1. Microsoft recommends that users discontinue the use of SMBv1 due to the lack of security features that were included in later SMB versions. Additionally, the Shadow Brokers group reportedly has an exploit that affects...

Cisco Clock Signal Component Failure Advisory

Cisco has released a hardware advisory for a clock signal component used in some of its devices, which include switches and routers. Devices that contain the faulty component could potentially fail after 18 months of use. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review the Cisco advisory fo...

Cisco Releases Security Updates

Cisco has released security updates to address a vulnerability in its Prime Home platform. Exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to take control of an affected system. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review the Cisco Security Advisory for vulnerability an...

WordPress Releases Security Update

WordPress 4.7.1 and prior versions are affected by multiple vulnerabilities. A remote attacker could exploit some of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected website. On February 1, WordPress disclosed an additional vulnerability that is fixed in version 4.7.2. US-CERT encourages user...

Mozilla Releases Security Updates

Mozilla has released a security update to address multiple vulnerabilities in Firefox and Firefox ESR. Exploitation of some of these vulnerabilities may allow a remote attacker to take control of an affected system. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review the Mozilla Security Adviso...

Data Privacy Day Events

As Data Privacy Day DPD approaches, US-CERT recommends that users and businesses learn more about how to protect their privacy and personal information. DPD is celebrated every January 28 and is an international effort to promote the importance of data privacy. DPD is sponsored by the National...

Adobe Releases Security Updates

Adobe has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in Adobe Acrobat, Reader, and Flash Player. Exploitation of some of these vulnerabilities may allow a remote attacker to take control of an affected system. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review Adobe Security Bulletin...

FTC Releases Alert on Fake Apps for Mobile Devices

The Federal Trade Commission FTC has released an alert on fraudulent mobile apps designed to exploit consumers. Some fake apps may steal personal information such as credit card numbers. By taking precautions, users can protect themselves and their private data. US-CERT encourages users and...

VMware Releases Security Update

VMware has released a security update to address a vulnerability in vSphere Hypervisor ESXi. Exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to take control of an affected system. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review VMware Security Advisory VMSA-2016-0023 and...

Joomla! Releases Security Update for CMS

Joomla! has released version 3.6.5 of its Content Management System CMS software to address multiple vulnerabilities. Exploitation of one of these vulnerabilities may allow a remote attacker to take control of an affected website. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review the Joomla!...

Microsoft Releases December 2016 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 the following Microsoft Security Bulletins...

Apple Releases Security Updates

Apple has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in tvOS and iOS. Exploitation of some of these vulnerabilities may allow a remote attacker to take control of an affected system. US-CERT encourages users and administrators review the Apple security pages for tvOS and iOS and apply t...

Google Fixes 12 High-Severity Vulnerabilities In Chrome Browser

Google is urging Windows, Mac and Linux users to update their Chrome browsers to fix multiple vulnerabilities that could allow malicious third parties to take control of targeted systems. Released Thursday, Chrome version 55.0.2883.75 for Windows, Mac, and Linux fixes those security issues. It al...

Mozilla Releases Security Updates

Mozilla has released security updates to address a vulnerability in Firefox, Firefox ESR, and Thunderbird. Exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to take control of an affected system. Available updates include: Firefox 50.0.2 Firefox ESR 45.5.1 Thunderbird 45.5.1 US-CERT...

Dlink DIR Routers - Unauthenticated HNAP Login Stack Buffer Overflow (Metasploit) Exploit

Exploit for hardware platform in category remote exploits This module requires Metasploit: http://metasploit.com/download Current source: https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework require 'msf/core' Payload working status: MIPS: - all valid payloads working the ones that we are able to send...

Vulnerabilities Identified in Network Time Protocol Daemon (ntpd)

The Network Time Foundation's NTP Project has released version ntp-4.2.8p9 to address multiple vulnerabilities in ntpd. Exploitation of some of these vulnerabilities may allow a remote attacker to cause a denial-of-service condition. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review...

D-Link DIR-Series Routers - HNAP Login Stack Buffer Overflow (Metasploit)

This module requires Metasploit: http://metasploit.com/download Current source: https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework require 'msf/core' Payload working status: MIPS: - all valid payloads working the ones that we are able to send without null bytes ARM: - inline rev/bind shell works...

VMware Releases Security Update

VMware has released a security update to address a vulnerability in vRealize Operations. Exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to cause a denial-of-service condition. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review VMware Security Advisory VMSA-2016-0020 and apply the...