Microsoft Releases March 2015 Security Bulletin and Patches FREAK

Microsoft has released updates to address Windows vulnerabilities as part of the Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for March 2015. Exploitation of one of these vulnerabilities FREAK could allow a remote attacker to decrypt secure communications between vulnerable clients and servers. US-CERT...

Apple Addresses FREAK and Releases Security Updates for OS X, iOS, and Apple TV

Apple has released security updates for OS X, iOS, and Apple TV to address multiple vulnerabilities, one of which may allow an attacker to decrypt secure communications between vulnerable clients and servers FREAK. Updates available include: Xcode 6.2 for OS X Mavericks v10.9.4 or later Security...

56 Hackers Arrested in Cyber Crime 'Strike Week' Raids in UK

The United Kingdom's National Crime Agency NCA has arrested 56 suspected hackers in a campaign against cybercrime called "strike week." Law-enforcement officials conducted, in total, 25 separate operations across England, Scotland and Wales, and those arrested were suspected in a wide range of...

Guidance for Defending Against Destructive Malware

The Information Assurance Directorate of the National Security Agency NSA has released a report on Defensive Best Practices for Destructive Malware. This report details several steps network defenders can take to detect, contain, and minimize destructive malware infections. US-CERT encourages use...

FTC Details the Top 10 Imposter Scams of 2014

The Federal Trade Commission FTC has released an advisory describing the top 10 reported imposter scams for 2014. Scam operators often impersonate individuals, companies, and organizations to entice targets to participate in fraudulent financial transactions. Users are encouraged to review the FT...

Samba Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Linux and Unix based operating systems employing Samba versions 3.5.0 through 4.2.0rc4 contain a vulnerability in the Server Message Block daemon smbd. Exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to take control of an affected system. US-CERT recommends users and administrators...

IRS Issues Warning for a Scam Targeting Tax Preparers

The Internal Revenue Service IRS has issued a press release addressing a new spear phishing scam targeting tax preparers and other tax professionals. Scam operators often use fraudulent e-mails to entice their targets to reveal login credentials. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to...

Microsoft Releases February 2015 Security Bulletin

Microsoft has released updates to address vulnerabilities in Windows as part of the Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for February 2015. Some of these vulnerabilities could allow remote code execution, security feature bypass, elevation of privilege, or disclosure of information. US-CERT...

Microsoft Releases Critical Security Bulletin

Microsoft has released Security Bulletin MS15-011 to address a critical vulnerability in Windows. Exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to take complete control of an affected system. This security update contains a new policy feature UNC Hardened Access which is not...

Google Releases Security Updates for Chrome

Google has released Chrome 40.0.2214.111 for Windows, Mac, and Linux to address multiple vulnerabilities. Exploitation of these vulnerabilities could allow a remote attacker to take control of an affected system. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review the Google Chrome blog entry a...

Reddit Publishes its First Transparency Report

Reddit on Thursday published its first transparency report, joining the litany of technology and online service providers who have already shed light on their privacy practices, and the extent to which governments makes requests for user information. Reddit thrives on user-submitted content...

IC3 Releases Alert for a Scam Targeting Businesses

The Internet Crime Complaint Center IC3 has released an alert warning companies of a sophisticated wire payment scam dubbed the Business E-mail Compromise. Scammers use fraudulent information to trick companies into directing financial transactions into accounts they control. Users are encouraged...

Google Releases Security Updates for Chrome

Google has released Chrome 40.0.2214.91 for Windows, Mac, and Linux to address multiple vulnerabilities. Exploitation of these vulnerabilities may allow a remote attacker to cause a denial of service condition or obtain personal information. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review t...

Oracle Releases January 2015 Security Advisory

Oracle has released its Critical Patch Update for January 2015 to address 169 vulnerabilities across multiple products. This update contains the following security fixes: 8 for Oracle Database Server 36 for Oracle Fusion Middleware 10 for Oracle Enterprise Manager Grid Control 10 for Oracle...

US Central Command Social Media Accounts Hacked by ISIS Supporters

The official Twitter and YouTube accounts for the US military's Central Command CENTCOM that oversees operations in Central Asia and the Middle East were hacked on Monday by a hacker group claiming association with Islamic State militant group, also known as ISIS. The hacker group, appears to cal...

DHS Releases Destover Wiper Malware Indicators of Compromise

US-CERT released a not-so-cryptic advisory this weekend providing enterprises with indicators of compromise and detailed descriptions of the malware used against “a major entertainment company,” the Department of Homeland Security’s description of Sony Pictures Entertainment. DHS describes in gre...

US Government: North Korea Behind Sony Hack

The United States government is expected to attribute the damaging and embarrassing hack of Sony Pictures Entertainment to the government of North Korea. Various mainstream media outlets quoting anonymous government sources said North Korea is “centrally involved” in the attack, which NBC News sa...

Adobe Releases Security Updates for Flash, Reader, Acrobat, and ColdFusion

Adobe has released security updates to address multiple vulnerabilities in Flash, Reader, Acrobat, and ColdFusion. Exploitation of these vulnerabilities may allow a remote attacker to take over an affected system. US-CERT recommends users and administrators review Adobe Security Bulletins...

Microsoft Releases December 2014 Security Bulletin

Microsoft has released updates to address vulnerabilities in Exchange, Windows, Internet Explorer, and Office as part of the Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for December 2014. Some of these vulnerabilities could allow elevation of privilege, remote code execution, or disclosure of information...

VMware Releases Updates for vCAC

VMware has released security updates to address a critical vulnerability in vCloud Automation Center vCAC, which could allow a remote attacker to take control of a vulnerable system. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review VMware Security Advisory VMSA-2014-0013 and apply the...