Point-to-Point Protocol Daemon Vulnerability

The CERT Coordination Center CERT/CC has released information on a vulnerability affecting Point-to-Point Protocol Daemon versions 2.4.2 through 2.4.8. A remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability to take control of an affected system. Point-to-Point Protocol Daemon is used to establish...

NSA Releases Cyber Advisory: Managing Risk from Transport Layer Security Inspection

The National Security Agency NSA has released a Cyber Advisory that addresses managing risk from Transport Layer Security Inspection TLSI. This short, informative document defines TLSI a security process that allows incoming traffic to be decrypted, inspected, and re-encrypted, explains some risk...

Cisco Releases Security Updates

Cisco has released security updates to address vulnerabilities affecting Cisco products. A remote 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...

5G Wireless Network Risk Factors

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA has released an infographic on 5G wireless network risk factors. Although 5G technology will bring capacity, reliability, and security improvements, it may also introduce supply chain, deployment, network security, and competition and choi...

Apache Releases Security Update for Apache Struts 2

The Apache Software Foundation has released a security update to address a vulnerability in Apache Struts versions 2.3 to 2.3.34 and 2.5 to 2.5.16. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to take control of an affected system. NCCIC encourages users and administrators to review Apache...

Global Threats to Information Systems

The advanced capabilities of organized hacker groups and cyber threat actors are an increasing global threat to information systems. Rising threat levels place more demands on cybersecurity personnel and network administrators to protect information systems. Protecting network infrastructure is...

Cybersecurity in the Workplace is Everyone’s Business

October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, an annual campaign to raise awareness about cybersecurity. Creating a culture of cybersecurity is critical for all organizations—large and small businesses, academic institutions, non-profits, and government agencies—and is a responsibility share...

Week Four of National Cyber Security Awareness Month

In partnership with DHS, the National Cyber Security Alliance has released information on Navigating Your Continuously Connected Life which examines our future using Internet of Things IoT devices. The CyberAware Tip of the Week details the infographic on the growing IoT and provides safe computi...

Adobe Releases Security Updates

Adobe has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in DNG Software Development Kit SDK, Brackets, Creative Cloud Desktop Application, and Cold Fusion. Exploitation of some of these vulnerabilities may allow a remote attacker to take control of an affected system. Users and...

Google Releases Security Update for Chrome

Google has released Chrome version 49.0.2623.87 to address multiple vulnerabilities for Windows, Mac, and Linux. 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 Chrome Releas...

Microsoft Releases Update for EMET

US-CERT is aware of a vulnerability in Microsoft Enhanced Mitigation Experience Toolkit EMET versions prior to 5.5. Exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to bypass or disable EMET to take control of an affected system. US-CERT recommends users and administrators visit the...

Cisco Releases Security Updates

Cisco has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in Modular Encoding Platform D9036 software, Unified Computing System UCS Manager software, and Firepower 9000 Series devices. Exploitation of these vulnerabilities could allow a remote attacker to take control of an affected device...

Microsoft Releases September 2015 Security Bulletin

Microsoft has released 12 updates to address vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows. Exploitation of some of these vulnerabilities could allow an attacker to take control of an affected system. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review Microsoft Security Bulletins MS15-094 through...

IC3 Issues Alert on Gift Card Scams

The Internet Crime Complaint Center IC3 has released an alert warning consumers of fraud around the resale of gift cards. The secondary gift card market has grown in recent years, and criminal activity has been identified on sites facilitating such exchanges. When purchasing gift cards, look for...

IC3 Warns of Cyber Attacks Focused on Law Enforcement and Public Officials

The Internet Crime Complaint Center IC3 has issued an alert warning that law enforcement personnel and public officials may be at an increased risk of cyber attacks. Doxing—the act of gathering and publishing individuals’ personal information without permission—has been observed. Hacking...

Google Releases Security Update for Chrome

Google has released Chrome 41.0.2272.118 for Windows, Mac, and Linux to address multiple vulnerabilities. Exploitation of one 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...

Affordable Care Act Phishing Campaign

US-CERT is aware of a phishing campaign purporting to come from a U.S. Federal Government Agency. The phishing emails reference the Affordable Care Act in the subject and claim to direct users to health coverage information, but instead direct them to sites which attempt to elicit private...

Microsoft Releases August 2014 Security Bulletin

Microsoft has released updates to address vulnerabilities in Windows, Office, SQL Server, Server Software, .NET Framework, and Internet Explorer as part of the Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for August 2014. Some of these vulnerabilities could allow remote code execution, elevation of...

Google Releases Security Updates for Chrome

Google has released security updates to address multiple vulnerabilities in Chrome. Some of these vulnerabilities may lead to memory corruption or arbitrary code execution. Updates available include: Chrome 34.0.1847.131 for Windows and Mac. Chrome 34.0.1847.132 for Linux. Chrome 34.0.1847.134 fo...

US Tax Season Phishing Scams and Malware Campaigns

In the past, US-CERT has received reports of an increased number of phishing scams and malware campaigns that seek to take advantage of the United States tax season. The Internal Revenue Service has issued an advisory on its website warning consumers about potential scams. Tax season phishing...

Google Releases Google Chrome 27.0.1453.93

Google has released Google Chrome 27.0.1453.93 for Windows, Mac, Linux, and Chrome Frame to address multiple vulnerabilities. These vulnerabilities could allow a remote attacker to cause a denial-of-service condition, obtain sensitive information, or execute arbitrary code. US-CERT encourages use...

Apple Releases Security Updates for Safari

Apple has released security updates for Safari 6.0.4 WebKit to address multiple vulnerabilities. These vulnerabilities could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial-of-service condition. Safari 6.0.4 WebKit updates are available for the following versions: OS X Lion...

Google Releases Google Chrome 25.0.1364.87

Google has released Google Chrome 25.0.1364.87 to address multiple vulnerabilities. These vulnerabilities may allow an attacker to cause a denial-of-service condition or bypass security features. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review the Google Chrome Release blog entry and update...

Google Releases Google Chrome 23.0.1271.95

Google has released Google Chrome 23.0.1271.95 for Windows, Mac, and ChromeFrame to address multiple vulnerabilities. These vulnerabilities could result in a denial of service or allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review the Google Chrome...

Holiday Season Phishing Scams and Malware Campaigns

Since the winter holidays are quickly approaching, US-CERT is republishing this entry to increase awareness about phishing scams and malware campaigns. In the past, US-CERT has received reports of an increased number of phishing scams and malware campaigns that take advantage of the winter holida...

Adobe Releases Security Bulletin About Code Signing Certificate

Adobe has released a security bulletin to address an issue with a current Adobe code signing certificate. The certificate to be revoked has been used to sign malicious code. The certificate will be revoked on October 4, 2012 for all software code signed after July 10, 2012. Adobe is issuing a new...

Adobe Releases Security Bulletins for Multiple Products

Adobe has released security bulletins to alert users of critical vulnerabilities in multiple products. The following products are affected: Adobe Illustrator CS 5.5 and earlier versions for Windows and Macintosh Adobe Photoshop CS 5.5 and earlier versions for Windows and Macintosh Adobe Flash...

Fraudulent Digital Certificates Could Allow Spoofing

US-CERT is aware of public reports that DigiCert Sdn. Bhd has issued 22 certificates with weak encryption keys. This could allow an attacker to use these certificates to impersonate legitimate site owners. DigiCert Sdn. Bhd has revoked all the weak certificates that they issued. Entrust, the pare...

Adobe Releases Security Bulletin for Adobe Shockwave Player

Adobe has released a security update for Adobe Shockwave Player to address multiple vulnerabilities. Exploitation of these vulnerabilities may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code. These vulnerabilities affect Shockwave Player 11.6.1.629 and earlier versions for the Windows and Macintosh...

Gmail Phishing Attack

US-CERT is aware of public reports of a phishing attack that specifically targets US government and military officials' Gmail accounts. The attack arrives via an email sent from a spoofed address of an individual or agency known to the targeted user. The email contains a "view download" link that...

Adobe Releases Updates for Adobe Reader and Acrobat

Adobe has released updates for Reader and Acrobat to address multiple vulnerabilities affecting the following software versions: Adobe Reader X 10.0 and earlier versions for Windows and Macintosh Adobe Reader 9.4.1 and earlier versions for Windows, Macintosh, and Unix Adobe Acrobat x 10.0 and...

Microsoft Releases January Security Bulletin

Microsoft has released updates to address vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows as part of the Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for January 2011. These vulnerabilities may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review the bulletin and follow...

Cisco Releases Security Advisories

Cisco has released six security advisories to address vulnerabilities affecting the Cisco IOS Software and the Cisco Unified Communications Manager. Exploitation of these vulnerabilities may allow an attacker to cause a denial-of-service condition. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to...

Cisco Releases Security Advisory for CDS Internet Streamer

Cisco has released a security advisory to address a vulnerability in the Cisco Internet Streamer application that is part of the Cisco Content Delivery System. Exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote, unauthenticated attacker to obtain sensitive information, including password files...

Microsoft Windows Help and Support Center Vulnerability

US-CERT is aware of a vulnerability affecting the Mircosoft Windows Help and Support Center. This vulnerability is due to improper sanitization of hcp:// URIs. Exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote, unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands. US-CERT encourages users a...

Sun Java Deployment Toolkit Plugin and ActiveX Control Vulnerability

The Sun Java Development Toolkit plugin and ActiveX control contain a vulnerability. This vulnerability is due to insufficient argument validation. By convincing a user to visit a specially crafted HTML document, an attacker may be able to exploit this vulnerability and execute an arbitrary JAR...

Foxit Reader 3.2.1.0401 Released

The Foxit Corporation has released Foxit Reader 3.2.1.0401 to address a critical vulnerability. Exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote, unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review the Foxit notice regarding the release a...

Cisco Releases Multiple Security Advisories

Cisco has released three security advisories to address vulnerabilities. Security advisory, cisco-sa-20100217-fwsm, addresses a vulnerability in the Cisco Firewall Services Module FWSM for the Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series Switches and Cisco 7600 Series Routers. Successful and repeated exploitation ...

CISA Adds Six Known Exploited Vulnerabilities to Catalog

CISA has added six new vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities KEV Catalog, based on evidence of active exploitation. CVE-2026-96652 Plex Media Server Server-Side Request Forgery SSRF Vulnerability CVE-2026-96654 Plex Media Server Improper Neutralization of Encoded URI Schemes in a...

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-2026-1340link is external Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile EPMM Code Injection Vulnerability This type of vulnerability is a frequent attack vector for malicious...

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-2026-5281link is external Google Dawn Use-After-Free Vulnerability This type of vulnerability is a frequent attack vector for malicious cyber actors and poses...

CISA Adds Five Known Exploited Vulnerabilities to Catalog

CISA has added five new vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities KEV Catalog, based on evidence of active exploitation. CVE-2022-48503link is external Apple Multiple Products Unspecified Vulnerability CVE-2025-2746link is external Kentico Xperience Staging Sync Server Digest Passwor...

CISA Releases Nine Industrial Control Systems Advisories

CISA released nine Industrial Control Systems ICS advisories on August 28, 2025. These advisories provide timely information about current security issues, vulnerabilities, and exploits surrounding ICS. ICSA-25-240-01 Mitsubishi Electric MELSEC iQ-F Series CPU Module ICSA-25-240-02 Mitsubishi...

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-2025-5777link is external Citrix NetScaler ADC and Gateway Out-of-Bounds Read Vulnerability These types of vulnerabilities are frequent attack vectors for malicio...

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-2025-48927link is external TeleMessage TM SGNL Initialization of a Resource with an Insecure Default Vulnerability CVE-2025-48928link is external TeleMessage TM...

CISA and Partners Urge Critical Infrastructure to Stay Vigilant in the Current Geopolitical Environment

Today, CISA, in collaboration with the Federal Bureau of Investigation FBI, the Department of Defense Cyber Crime Center DC3, and the National Security Agency NSA, released a Fact Sheet urging organizations to remain vigilant against potential targeted cyber operations by Iranian state-sponsored ...

CISA Releases Two Industrial Control Systems Advisories

CISA released two Industrial Control Systems ICS advisories on February 18, 2025. These advisories provide timely information about current security issues, vulnerabilities, and exploits surrounding ICS. ICSA-24-191-01 Delta Electronics CNCSoft-G2 Update A ICSA-25-035-02 Rockwell Automation...

CISA and EPA Release Joint Fact Sheet Detailing Risks Internet-Exposed HMIs Pose to WWS Sector

Today, CISA and the Environmental Protection Agency EPA released Internet-Exposed HMIs Pose Cybersecurity Risks to Water and Wastewater Systems. This joint fact sheet provides Water and Wastewater Systems WWS facilities with recommendations for limiting the exposure of Human Machine Interfaces HM...

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-2024-50623link is external Cleo Multiple Products Unrestricted File Upload Vulnerability These types of vulnerabilities are frequent attack vectors for malicious cybe...

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 , as confirmed by Fortinet. CVE-2024-47575link is external Fortinet FortiManager Missing Authentication Vulnerability These types of vulnerabilities are frequent attack...