CISA Releases Five Industrial Control Systems Advisories

CISA released five Industrial Control Systems ICS advisories on September 13, 2022. These advisories provide timely information about current security issues, vulnerabilities, and exploits surrounding ICS. CISA encourages users and administrators to review the newly released ICS advisories for...

CISA Joins Partners to Release Advisory on Protecting MSPs and their Customers

The cybersecurity authorities of the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United States have released joint Cybersecurity Advisory CSA, Protecting Against Cyber Threats to Managed Service Providers and their Customers, to provide guidance on how to protect against malicious cyb...

FBI and FinCEN Release Advisory on AvosLocker Ransomware

The Federal Bureau of Investigation FBI and the Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network FinCEN have released a joint Cybersecurity Advisory identifying indicators of compromise associated with AvosLocker ransomware. AvosLocker is a ransomware-as-a-service affiliate-based...

CISA Compiles Free Cybersecurity Services and Tools for Network Defenders

CISA has compiled and published a list of free cybersecurity services and tools to help organizations reduce cybersecurity risk and strengthen resiliency. This non-exhaustive living repository includes services provided by CISA, widely used open source tools, and free tools and services offered b...

CNMF Identifies and Discloses Malware used by Iranian APT MuddyWater

U.S. Cyber Command’s Cyber National Mission Force CNMF has identified multiple open-source tools used by an Iranian advanced persistent threat APT group known as MuddyWater. According to CNMF, “MuddyWater has been seen using a variety of techniques to maintain access to victim networks. These...

GoCD Authentication Vulnerability

GoCD has released a security update to address a critical authentication vulnerability in GoCD versions 20.6.0 through 21.2.0. GoCD is an open-source Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery system. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive information. CISA...

 Cisco Releases Security Updates

Cisco has released security updates to address multiple vulnerabilities in Intersight Virtual Appliance. An attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. For updates addressing lower severity vulnerabilities, see the Cisco Security Advisories page. CISA...

Joint CISA-FBI Cybersecurity Advisory on DarkSide Ransomware

CISA and the Federal Bureau of Investigation FBI have released a Joint Cybersecurity Advisory CSA on a ransomware-as-a-service RaaS variant—referred to as DarkSide—recently used in a ransomware attack against a critical infrastructure CI company. Cybercriminal groups use DarkSide to gain access t...

Using CHIRP to Detect Post-Compromise Threat Activity in On-Premises Environments

CISA Hunt and Incident Response Program CHIRP is a new forensics collection tool that CISA developed to help network defenders find indicators of compromise IOCs associated with the SolarWinds and Active Directory/M365 Compromise. CHIRP is freely available on the CISA GitHub repository. Similar t...

Compromise of U.S. Water Treatment Facility

In response to recent events where unidentified cyber actors obtained unauthorized access to the supervisory control and data acquisition SCADA system at a U.S. drinking water treatment facility, CISA, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Environmental Protection Agency, and the Multi-State...

SAP Releases January 2021 Security Updates

SAP has released security updates to address vulnerabilities affecting multiple products. An attacker could exploit some of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. CISA encourages users and administrators to review the SAP Security Notes for January 2021 and apply the necessa...

Apple Releases Security Updates for iCloud for Windows

Apple has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in iCloud for Windows. An attacker could exploit some of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA encourages users and administrators to review the Apple...

Malicious Activity Targeting COVID-19 Research, Vaccine Development

In response to malicious activity targeting COVID-19 research and vaccine development in the United States, United Kingdom UK, and Canada, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA, UK’s National Cyber Security Centre NCSC, Canada’s Communications Security Establishment CSE, and t...

Netgear Router Vulnerabilities

Multiple Netgear router models contain vulnerabilities that a remote attacker can exploit to take control of an affected device. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA encourages users and administrators to update to the most recent firmware version and to replace end-of-life...

U.S. Cyber Command Shares Seven New Malware Samples

U.S. Cyber Command has released seven malware samples to the malware aggregation tool and repository, VirusTotal. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA encourages users and administrators to review U.S. Cyber Command’s VirusTotal page to view the samples. CISA also recommends...

VMware Releases Security Updates

VMware has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in Cloud Foundation and Harbor Container Registry for Pivotal Cloud Foundry. An attacker could exploit some of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA...

Supermicro Releases Security Updates

Supermicro has released security updates to address vulnerabilities affecting the Baseboard Management Controller BMC component of Supermicro X9, X10, and X11 platforms. A remote attacker could exploit some of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. The Cybersecurity and...

Steps to Safeguard Against Ransomware Attacks

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA, Multi-State Information Sharing & Analysis Center MS-ISAC, National Governors Association NGA, and the National Association of State Chief Information Officers NASCIO have released a Joint Ransomware Statement with recommendations for sta...

DHS Email Phishing Scam

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA is aware of an email phishing scam that tricks users into clicking on malicious attachments that look like legitimate Department of Homeland Security DHS notifications. The email campaign uses a spoofed email address to appear like a...

New Zealand Tragedy-Related Scams and Malware Campaigns

In the wake of the recent New Zealand mosque shootings, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA advises users to watch out for possible malicious cyber activity seeking to capitalize on this tragic event. Users should exercise caution in handling emails related to the shootings,...

Cisco Releases Security Updates

Cisco has released security updates to address a vulnerability in its WebEx browser extensions. Exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to take control of an affected system. Users and administrators are encouraged to review the Cisco Security Advisory and Vulnerability...

Google Releases Security Updates for Chrome

Google has released Chrome version 54.0.2840.99 for Windows and version 54.0.2840.98 for Linux. These new versions address multiple vulnerabilities that, if exploited, may allow an attacker to take control of an affected system. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review the Chrome...

Adobe Releases Security Updates

Adobe has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in Flash Player and the Creative Cloud Desktop Application. 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...

FTC Announces Enhancements to IdentityTheft.gov

The Federal Trade Commission FTC has upgraded its IdentityTheft.gov site to provide improved help to victims of identity theft. Enhancements include more personalized response plans for consumers, automatic generation of documents to aid in recovery, and better integration of the site with the...

Cisco Releases Semiannual IOS Software Security Advisory Bundled Publication

Cisco has released its semiannual Cisco IOS Software Security Advisory Bundled Publication. This publication includes seven Security Advisories that address vulnerabilities in Cisco IOS Software. Exploits of these vulnerabilities could result in a denial of service DoS condition, interface queue...

Apple Releases Security Updates for iOS and Apple TV

Apple has released security updates for iOS devices and Apple TV to address multiple vulnerabilities, one of which could allow an attacker to decrypt data protected by SSL. Updates available include: iOS 8.1 for iPhone 4s and later, iPod touch 5th generation and later, and iPad 2 and later Apple ...

NCSC-NZ Releases 2013 Incident Summary

New Zealand’s National Cyber Security Centre NCSC-NZ has released its 2013 Incident Summary. The NCSC provides enhanced cybersecurity services to New Zealand Government and private sector organizations against cybersecurity threats. This product is provided subject to this Notification and this...

OpenSSL 'Heartbleed' Vulnerability

A vulnerability in OpenSSL could allow a remote attacker to expose sensitive data, possibly including user authentication credentials and secret keys, through incorrect memory handling in the TLS heartbeat extension. This may allow an attacker to decrypt traffic or perform other attacks. OpenSSL...

Google Releases Google Chrome Updates

Google has released Google Chrome 32.0.1700.95 for all Chrome OS devices except Chromebook Pixel, Google Chrome 32.0.1700.76 for Windows and Chrome Frame, and Google Chrome 32.0.1700.77 for Mac and Linux to address multiple vulnerabilities. These vulnerabilities could allow a remote attacker to...

Microsoft Releases December 2012 Security Bulletin

Microsoft has released updates to address vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows, Internet Explorer, Microsoft Office, and Microsoft Server Software as part of the Microsoft Security Bulletin summary for December 2012. These vulnerabilities could allow an attacker to bypass security features or...

Apple Releases QuickTime 7.7.2

Apple has released QuickTime 7.7.2 to address multiple vulnerabilities. These vulnerabilities may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial-of-service condition. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review Apple Support Article HT5261 and apply any necessary updates ...

Adobe Releases Security Advisory for Adobe Flash Player

Adobe has released a Security Advisory for Adobe Flash Player to address multiple vulnerabilities affecting the following software versions: Adobe Flash Player 11.1.102.63 and earlier versions for Windows, Macintosh, Linux, and Solaris operating systems Adobe Flash Player 11.1.111.7 and earlier...

Cisco Releases Multiple Security Advisories

Cisco has released nine security advisories to address multiple vulnerabilities affecting Cisco IOS software. These vulnerabilities may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code, operate at elevated privileges, or cause a denial-of-service condition. US-CERT encourages users and administrators ...

WebGL Security Risks

US-CERT is aware of reports indicating that WebGL contains multiple significant security issues. The impact of these issues includes denial of service, and cross-domain attacks. WebGL is a new web standard that is enabled by default in Firefox 4 and Google Chrome and is included in Safari. US-CER...

Cisco Releases Security Advisory for Multiple Cisco WebEx Player Vulnerabilities

Cisco has released a security advisory to address multiple vulnerabilities in WebEx Recording Format WRF and Advanced Recording Format ARF Players. These vulnerabilities may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review Cisco security advisory...

VMware Releases Security Patch for ESX

VMware has released a security patch for ESX to address a vulnerability. Exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a local user to gain additional privileges on the affected system. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review VMware knowledgebase article 1029397 and apply any necessa...

Adobe Releases Security Update for Flash Media Server

Adobe has released Flash Media Server 4.0.1, 3.5.5, and 3.0.7 to address multiple vulnerabilities. These vulnerabilities may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review Adobe security bulletin APSB10-27 and apply appropriate updates to help...

Oracle Releases Critical Patch Update for January 2010

Oracle has released its Critical Patch Update for January 2010 to address 24 vulnerabilities across several products. This update contains the following security fixes: 10 for Oracle Database 3 for Oracle Application Server 3 for the Oracle Applications Suite 1 for PeopleSoft and JD Edwards Suite...

CISA Adds One Known Exploited Vulnerability to Catalog

CISA has added one new vulnerability to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities KEV Catalog, based on evidence of active exploitation. CVE-2026-88779link is external Citrix NetScaler Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer Vulnerability This type of vulnerability is a...

CISA Adds Eight Known Exploited Vulnerabilities to Catalog

CISA has added eight new vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities KEV Catalog, based on evidence of active exploitation. CVE-2023-27351link is external PaperCut NG/MF Improper Authentication Vulnerability CVE-2024-27199link is external JetBrains TeamCity Relative Path Traversal...

CISA Adds One Known Exploited Vulnerability to Catalog

CISA has added one new vulnerability to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities KEV Catalog, based on evidence of active exploitation. CVE-2025-53521link is external F5 BIG-IP Remote Code Execution Vulnerability This type of vulnerability is a frequent attack vector for malicious cyber actors and pos...

CISA Releases Three Industrial Control Systems Advisories

CISA released three Industrial Control Systems ICS Advisories. These advisories provide timely information about current security issues, vulnerabilities, and exploits surrounding ICS. ICSA-25-301-01 Schneider Electric EcoStruxure ICSMA-25-301-01 Vertikal Systems Hospital Manager Backend Services...

CISA Adds Two Known Exploited Vulnerabilities to Catalog

CISA has added two new vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities KEV Catalog, based on evidence of active exploitation. CVE-2025-32433link is external Erlang Erlang/OTP SSH Server Missing Authentication for Critical Function Vulnerability CVE-2024-42009link is external RoundCube...

Ivanti Releases Security Updates for Endpoint Manager, Cloud Service Application, and Workspace Control

Ivanti released security updates to address multiple vulnerabilities in Ivanti Endpoint Manager, Cloud Service Application 4.6, and Workspace Control. A cyber threat actor could exploit some of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. CISA encourages users and administrators t...

CISA Adds One Known Exploited Vulnerability to Catalog

CISA has added one new vulnerability to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog, based on evidence of active exploitation. CVE-2024-23897 Jenkins Command Line Interface CLI Path Traversal Vulnerability These types of vulnerabilities are frequent attack vectors for malicious cyber actors and...

CISA Adds One Known Exploited Vulnerability to Catalog

CISA has added one new vulnerability to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog, based on evidence of active exploitation. CVE-2024-28986 SolarWinds Web Help Desk Deserialization of Untrusted Data Vulnerability These types of vulnerabilities are frequent attack vectors for malicious cyber...

CISA Adds Three Known Exploited Vulnerabilities to Catalog

CISA has added three new vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog, based on evidence of active exploitation. CVE-2024-4879 ServiceNow Improper Input Validation Vulnerability CVE-2024-5217 ServiceNow Incomplete List of Disallowed Inputs Vulnerability CVE-2023-45249 Acronis...

CISA, FBI, and HHS Release an Update to #StopRansomware Advisory on ALPHV Blackcat

Today, CISA, the Federal Bureau of Investigation FBI, and the Department of Health and Human Services HHS released an update to the joint advisory StopRansomware: ALPHV Blackcat to provide new indicators of compromise IOCs and tactics, techniques, and procedures TTPs associated with the ALPHV...

CISA Adds One Known Exploited ConnectWise Vulnerability, CVE-2024-1709, to Catalog

CISA has added one new vulnerability to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog, based on evidence of active exploitation. CVE-2024-1709 ConnectWise ScreenConnect Authentication Bypass Vulnerability CISA urges organizations to review the ConnectWise Security Bulletin and apply the necessary...

Juniper Networks Releases Security Bulletin for Junos OS and Junos OS Evolved

Juniper Networks has released a security advisory to address a vulnerability CVE-2024-21611 in Junos OS and Junos OS Evolved. A cyber threat actor could exploit this vulnerability to cause a denial-of-service condition. CISA encourages users and administrators to review the Juniper Advisory...