ICS-CERT Releases WannaCry Fact Sheet

The Industrial Control Systems Cyber Emergency Response Team ICS-CERT has released a short overview of the WannaCry ransomware infections. This fact sheet provides information on how the WannaCry program spreads, what users should do if they have been infected, and how to protect against similar...

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...

CVE-2017-8937

The Life Before Us Yo app 2.5.8 for iOS does not verify X.509 certificates from SSL servers, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof servers and obtain sensitive information via a crafted certificate...

CVE-2017-8937

The Life Before Us Yo app 2.5.8 for iOS does not verify X.509 certificates from SSL servers, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof servers and obtain sensitive information via a crafted certificate...

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...

WannaCry Ransomware That's Hitting World Right Now Uses NSA Windows Exploit

Update — After reading this article, if you want to know, what has happened so far in past 4 days and how to protect your computers from WannaCry, read our latest article "WannaCry Ransomware: Everything You Need To Know Immediately." Earlier today, a massive ransomware campaign hit computer...

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...

SSA.GOV To Require Stronger Authentication

The U.S. Social Security Administration will soon require Americans to use stronger authentication when accessing their accounts at ssa.gov. As part of the change, SSA will require all users to enter a username and password in addition to a one-time security code sent their email or phone. In thi...

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...

Facebook's Observations on Information Operations and the 2016 US Election

Facebook published paper on the information operations it has seen, as well as some observations regarding the recent US election. It's interesting reading...

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...

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 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...

US Sanctions Didn’t Stop Russia’s Election Hacking—Or Even Slow It Down

The Fancy Bear group's continued attacks on electoral campaigns shows how easily the Kremlin brushed off Obama's sanctions. The post US Sanctions Didn't Stop Russia's Election Hacking---Or Even Slow It Down appeared first on WIRED...

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...

Pawn Storm: The Power of Social Engineering

In our latest report on Pawn Storm a.k.a. APT28, Fancy Bear, Strontium, etc., researchers expose the scope and scale of the cyber espionage group’s attacks but more importantly their cyber tradecraft. Our researchers have observed activity going back seven years targeting government, military,...

US Court Sentences Russian Lawmaker's Son to 27 Years in Jail for Hacking

The son of a prominent Russian lawmaker was sentenced on Friday by a US federal court to 27 years in prison after being convicted of stealing millions of US credit card numbers and causing some $170 million in damages to businesses and individuals. This sentence is so far the longest sentence eve...