SAP Releases December 2020 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. These include a missing authentication check vulnerability affecting SAP NetWeaver AS JAVA P2P Cluster...

Mozilla Releases Security Updates for Firefox, Firefox ESR, and Thunderbird

Mozilla has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in Firefox, Firefox ESR, and Thunderbird. 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 t...

Cisco Releases Security Updates for Multiple Products

Cisco has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in multiple 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...

Cisco Releases Security Update for IOS XR Software

Cisco has released a security update to address a vulnerability in IOS XR Software for ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Routers. An unauthenticated, remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause a denial-of-service condition. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CI...

CISA and FBI Release Joint Advisory on Iranian APT Actor Targeting Voter Registration Data

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA and the Federal Bureau of Investigation FBI have released a joint cybersecurity advisory on an Iranian advanced persistent threat APT actor targeting U.S. state websites, including elections websites, to obtain voter registration data. Joi...

Mozilla Releases Security Updates for Firefox, Firefox ESR, and Thunderbird

Mozilla has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in Firefox, Firefox ESR, and Thunderbird. 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 t...

CISA and FBI Release Joint Advisory Regarding APT Actors Chaining Vulnerabilities Against SLTT, Critical Infrastructure, and Elections Organizations

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA and the Federal Bureau of Investigation FBI have released a joint cybersecurity advisory regarding advanced persistent threat APT actors chaining vulnerabilities—a commonly used tactic exploiting multiple vulnerabilities in the course of a...

CISA Releases FY2019 Risk Vulnerability Assessment Infographic

The Cybersecurity and Information Security Agency CISA has released an infographic mapping analysis of 44 of its Risk and Vulnerability Assessments RVAs conducted in Fiscal Year 2019 to the MITRE Adversarial Tactics, Techniques, and Common Knowledge ATT&CK Framework. The infographic identifies...

CISA and CNMF Identify a New Malware Variant

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA and the Department of Defense DOD Cyber National Mission Force CNMF have identified a malware variant—referred to as SLOTHFULMEDIA—used by a sophisticated cyber actor. In addition, U.S. Cyber Command has released the malware sample to the...

September is National Preparedness Month

September is National Preparedness Month, which promotes family and community disaster planning. This year’s theme is “Disasters Don’t Wait. Make Your Plan Today.” The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA recommends users and administrators use this month as an opportunity to...

Mozilla Releases Security Updates for Firefox, Firefox ESR, and Thunderbird

Mozilla has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in Firefox, Firefox ESR, and Thunderbird. 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 t...

Cisco Releases Security Updates for Multiple Products

Cisco has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in multiple Cisco products. A remote attacker could exploit one of these vulnerabilities to take obtain sensitive information. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA encourages users and administrators to review the...

VMware Releases Security Updates for Multiple Products

VMware has released security updates to address a vulnerability in VMware Fusion, Remote Console, and Horizon Client. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to take control of an affected system. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA encourages users and administrators t...

Cisco Releases Multiple Security Updates

Cisco has released security updates to address vulnerabilities affecting multiple products. A remote attacker could exploit some of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. For updates addressing lower severity vulnerabilities, see the Cisco Security Advisories page. The...

Mozilla Releases Security Updates for Firefox and Firefox ESR 

Mozilla has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in Firefox and Firefox ESR. 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 Releases Security Update for Xcode

Apple has released a security update to address vulnerabilities in Xcode. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to take control of an affected system. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA encourages users and administrators to review the Apple security page for...

Juniper Networks Releases Security Updates

Juniper Networks has released security updates to address multiple vulnerabilities in various Juniper 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...

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...

Increased Emotet Malware Activity

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA is aware of a recent increase in targeted Emotet malware attacks. Emotet is a sophisticated Trojan that commonly functions as a downloader or dropper of other malware. Emotet primarily spreads via malicious email attachments and attempts t...

Reminder: Safeguard Websites from Cyberattacks

Protect personal and organizational public-facing websites from defacement, data breaches, and other types of cyberattacks by following cybersecurity best practices. The Cybersecurity and Information Security Agency CISA encourages users and administrators to review CISA’s updated Tip on Website...

Citrix Application Delivery Controller and Citrix Gateway Vulnerability

The CERT Coordination Center CERT/CC has released information on a vulnerability affecting Citrix Application Delivery Controller and Citrix Gateway. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to run arbitrary code on a targeted system. This vulnerability was detected in exploits in the...

Release of New CISA Insights on Increased Geopolitical Tensions and Threats

Stakeholders, Today, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA issued a CISA Insights document entitled, “Increased Geopolitical Tensions and Threats” pertaining to the increased tension with Iran. You can read the new CISA Insights at CISA.gov/insights. As the Nation’s risk...

VMware Releases Security Updates for ESXi and Horizon DaaS

VMware has released security updates to address a vulnerability in ESXi and Horizon DaaS. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to take control of an affected system. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA encourages users and administrators to review VMware Security...

Google Releases Security Updates for Chrome

Google has released Chrome 78.0.3904.108 for Windows, Mac, and Linux. This version addresses vulnerabilities that an attacker could exploit to take control of an affected system. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA encourages users and administrators to review the Chrome...

NSA and NCSC Release Joint Advisory on Turla Group Activity

The National Security Agency NSA and the United Kingdom National Cyber Security Centre NCSC have released a joint advisory on advanced persistent threat APT group Turla—widely reported to be Russian and also known as Snake, Uroburos, VENEMOUS BEAR, or Waterbug. The advisory provides an update to...

Juniper Networks Releases Security Updates

Juniper Networks has released security updates to address multiple vulnerabilities in various Juniper 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...

FBI Safe Online Surfing Challenge

The Federal Bureau of Investigation FBI has launched the Safe Online Surfing SOS Challenge, encouraging educators to promote web literacy and safety for students during the 2019-20 school year. FBI developed the program to educate children on how to navigate the web securely using activities that...

MS-ISAC Releases Advisory on PHP Vulnerabilities

The Multi-State Information Sharing & Analysis Center MS-ISAC has released an advisory on multiple Hypertext Preprocessor PHP vulnerabilities. An attacker could exploit some of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA...

Apple Releases Multiple Security Updates

Apple has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in multiple 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 App...

Protect Against Romance Scams

The Federal Trade Commission FTC has released a short video to help users spot and defend against romance scams. In this type of fraud, cyber criminals gain the confidence of their victims and trick them into sending money. The video includes stories that romance scammers tell to online daters to...

IRS Security Summit Series for Tax Professionals: Create a Data Theft Recovery Plan

The fifth and final step in the Internal Revenue Service IRS Security Summit series for tax professionals is creating a data theft recovery plan. IRS issued a news release highlighting the importance of understanding the risks posed by national and international cybersecurity criminal syndicates,...

CISA Webinar: Holistic Approach to Mitigating Insider Threats

Want to recognize indicators of cybersecurity and physical insider threats? On July 29, 2019, from 2-3 p.m. ET, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency will host a webinar providing expert guidance for a holistic approach to detect and deter these threats. Understanding how to preven...

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...

NCSC Releases 2019 Active Cyber Defence Report

The United Kingdom’s National Cyber Security Centre NCSC has released their 2019 Active Cyber Defence ACD report, which provides an analysis of program outcomes throughout 2018. NCSC’s ACD program—stood up in 2016—seeks to reduce harm from commodity cyberattacks against the United Kingdom. The...

Microsoft Releases July 2019 Security Updates

Microsoft has released updates to address multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft software. 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...

Intel Releases Security Updates

Intel has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in Intel Solid State Drives for Data Centers and Intel Processor Diagnostic Tool. An attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities to gain an escalation of privileges on a previously infected machine. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructu...

Google Releases Security Updates for Chrome OS

Google has released Chrome OS version 75.0.3770.102 for Chrome devices. This version addresses multiple vulnerabilities that an attacker could exploit to obtain sensitive information. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA encourages users and administrators to review the Googl...

Cisco Releases Security Updates for Data Center Network Manager

Cisco has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in Cisco Data Center Network Manager DCNM. 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...

VMware Releases Security Updates for Tools and Workstation

VMware has released security updates to address vulnerabilities affecting Tools 10 and Workstation 15. An attacker could exploit one of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA encourages users and administrators to...

Cisco Releases Security Updates for Multiple Products

Cisco has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in multiple 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 t...

Cisco Releases Security Updates for Multiple Products

Cisco has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in multiple 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 t...

PrinterLogic Print Management Software Vulnerabilities

The CERT Coordination Center CERT/CC has released information on vulnerabilities affecting PrinterLogic Print Management Software. A remote attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA encourages user...

Dutch NCSC Releases Updated TLS Guidelines

The Dutch National Cyber Security Centre NCSC has published an update to their Transport Layer Security TLS protocol guidelines, which aim to improve TLS configuration security. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA encourages users and administrators to review the Dutch NCSC ...

Mozilla Releases Security Updates for Firefox

Mozilla has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in Firefox and Firefox ESR. 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...

Cisco Releases Security Updates

Cisco has released multiple security updates to address vulnerabilities in various Cisco products. An attacker could exploit some of those vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA encourages users and administrators to review...

Microsoft Releases Security Advisory for Exchange Server

Microsoft has released an advisory to address an elevation of privilege vulnerability in Microsoft Exchange Server. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to take control of an affected system. The National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center NCCIC, part of the Cybersecurity...

Google Releases Security Updates for Chrome

Google has released Chrome version 72.0.3626.81 for Windows, Mac, and Linux. This version addresses multiple vulnerabilities that an attacker could exploit to take control of an affected system. The National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center NCCIC, part of the Cybersecurity and...

Adobe Releases Security Updates

Adobe has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in Adobe Experience Manager. An attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities to obtain sensitive information. The National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center NCCIC, part of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Securit...

Data Privacy Day

January 28 is Data Privacy Day DPD, an annual effort to promote data privacy awareness and education. This year’s DPD events, sponsored by the National Cyber Security Alliance NCSA, focus around the theme, A New Era in Privacy. The NCSA Stay Safe Online website will feature a live stream of the...

Chinese Malicious Cyber Activity

The Department of Homeland Security DHS Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA released information on Chinese government malicious cyber activity targeting global information technology IT service providers—such as managed service providers and cloud service providers—and their...