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Mozilla Releases Security Update for Firefox, Firefox ESR, and Thunderbird
Mozilla has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in Firefox, Firefox ESR, and Thunderbird. An attacker can exploit some of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. CISA encourages users and administrators to review the Mozilla Security Advisories for Firefox 88...
CISA Releases Alert on Exploitation of Pulse Connect Secure Vulnerabilities
CISA is aware of ongoing exploitation of Ivanti Pulse Connect Secure vulnerabilities compromising U.S. government agencies, critical infrastructure entities, and private sector organizations. In response, CISA has released Alert AA21-110A: Exploitation of Pulse Connect Secure Vulnerabilities, as...
NAME:WRECK DNS Vulnerabilities
Cybersecurity researchers from Forescout and JSOF have released a report on a set of nine vulnerabilities—referred to as NAME:WRECK—affecting Domain Name System DNS implementations. NAME:WRECK affects at least four common TCP/IP stacks—FreeBSD, IPNet, NetX, and Nucleus NET—that are used in Intern...
Google Releases Security Updates for Chrome
Google has released Chrome version 88.0.4324.182 for Windows, Mac, and Linux. This version addresses vulnerabilities that an attacker could exploit to take control of an affected system. CISA encourages users and administrators to review the Chrome Release and apply the necessary updates. This...
VMware Releases Security Update
VMware has released a security update to address a vulnerability in vSphere Replication. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to take control of an affected system. CISA encourages users and administrators to review VMware Security Advisory VMSA-2021-0001 and apply the necessary update...
Iran-Based Threat Actor Exploits VPN Vulnerabilities
The Cybersecurity Security and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA and the Federal Bureau of Investigation FBI have released a Joint Cybersecurity Advisory on an Iran-based malicious cyber actor targeting several U.S. federal agencies and other U.S.-based networks. This Advisory analyzes the thre...
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...
North Korean Malicious Cyber Activity
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA and the Federal Bureau of Investigation FBI have identified a malware variant—referred to as BLINDINGCAN—used by North Korean actors. CISA encourages users and administrators to review Malware Analysis Report MAR-10295134-1.v1 and CISA’s...
CIS Releases 2019 Year in Review
The Center for Internet Security CIS has released its 2019 Year in Review. CIS is home to the Multi-State Information Sharing & Analysis Center MS-ISAC, a Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA partner focused on cyber threat prevention, protection, response, and recovery for U.S...
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...
ACSC Releases Advisory on Cyber Campaign using Copy-Paste Compromises
The Australian Cyber Security Centre ACSC has released an advisory regarding an ongoing cyber campaign involving “copy-paste compromises” targeting Australian government and commercial networks. According to the advisory, a sophisticated malicious cyber actor is carrying out the campaign using...
Cisco Releases Security Updates for NX-OS Software
Cisco has released security updates to address a vulnerability in NX-OS Software. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause a denial-of-service condition. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA encourages users and administrators to review the Cisco Security...
Cisco Releases Security Updates for IOS XE SD-WAN Solution Software
Cisco has released security updates to address a vulnerability in IOS XE SD-WAN Solution software. 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 the Cisco...
FBI Releases Guidance on Defending Against VTC Hijacking and Zoom-bombing
The Federal Bureau of Investigation FBI has released an article on defending against video-teleconferencing VTC hijacking referred to as “Zoom-bombing” when attacks are to the Zoom VTC platform. Many organizations and individuals are increasingly dependent on VTC platforms, such as Zoom and...
Adobe Releases Security Updates for After Effects and Media Encoder
Adobe has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in After Effects and Media Encoder. An attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA encourages users and administrators to review Adobe...
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...
Adobe Releases Security Updates
Adobe has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in multiple Adobe products. 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...
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...
Microsoft Releases September 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...
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...
September is National Preparedness Month: Be Prepared, Not Scared
National Preparedness Month NPM promotes family and community disaster and emergency planning. This year’s theme is “Prepared, Not Scared.” Although most people understand that being prepared is essential to getting through an emergency such as a natural disaster, there is less awareness about th...
ACSC Releases Advisory on Password Spraying Attacks
The Australian Cyber Security Centre ACSC has released an advisory on password spraying attacks. Password spraying is a type of brute-force attack in which a malicious actor uses a single password against targeted user accounts before moving on to attempt a second password, and so on. This...
Microsoft Releases Security Updates for PowerShell Core
Microsoft has released updates to address a vulnerability in PowerShell Core versions 6.1 and 6.2. 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 the...
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...
Apple Releases Security Updates for AirPort Extreme, AirPort Time Capsule
Apple has released AirPort Base Station Firmware Update 7.91 to address vulnerabilities in AirPort Extreme and AirPort Time Capsule wireless routers. A remote attacker could exploit some of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security...
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...
Multiple Vulnerabilities in WPA3 Protocol
The CERT Coordination Center CERT/CC has released information on vulnerabilities—referred to as Dragonblood—in WPA3 protocol. A remote attacker could exploit some of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA encourages...
Vulnerability in Multiple VPN Applications
The CERT Coordination Center CERT/CC has released information on a vulnerability affecting multiple Virtual Private Network VPN applications. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to take control of an affected system. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA encourages...
Microsoft Releases November 2018 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. NCCIC encourages users and administrators to review Microsoft’s November 2018 Security Update Summary and...
November is National Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Month
November is National Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Month. Critical Infrastructure CI is our Nation’s backbone; it is the physical and cyber systems and assets that are so vital to the United States that their incapacity or destruction would have a debilitating impact on our...
Microsoft Releases October 2018 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. NCCIC encourages users and administrators to review Microsoft’s October 2018 Security Update Summary and...
Intel Side-Channel L1TF Vulnerability
Intel has released recommendations to address a side-channel vulnerability called L1 Terminal Fault L1TF that affects multiple Intel microprocessors. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive information. NCCIC encourages users and administrators to review Intel's Security...
Intel Releases Security Advisory on Lazy FP State Restore Vulnerability
Intel has released recommendations to address a vulnerability—dubbed Lazy FP state restore—affecting Intel Core-based microprocessors. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain access to sensitive information. NCCIC encourages users and administrators to review Intel's Security...
IRS Warns Tax Professionals of Phishing Scam
The Internal Revenue Service IRS has issued a news release warning tax professionals to beware of a new phishing email scam. Cyber criminals posing as state accounting and professional associations have been sending emails to entice their targets to reveal login credentials. Tax practitioners...
Tragedy-Related Scams
In the wake of the recent Texas school shooting, NCCIC 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 shooting, even if they appear to originate from trusted sources...
Cisco Releases Security Updates
Cisco has released updates to address vulnerabilities affecting multiple products. A remote attacker could exploit some of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. NCCIC/US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review the following Cisco Security Advisories and apply the...
Mozilla Releases Security Updates
Mozilla has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in Firefox and Firefox ESR. A remote attacker could exploit some of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. NCCIC/US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review the Mozilla Security Advisory for Firefox E...
Lenovo Releases Security Advisory
Lenovo has released security updates to address a vulnerability affecting Enterprise Network Operating System ENOS firmware. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive information. NCCIC/US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review Lenovo's Security Advisory and the...
NCSC Releases Security Advisory
The United Kingdom's National Cyber Security Centre NCSC has released a report updating its guidance on Turla Neuron malware, which provides a platform to steal sensitive data. NCSC provides enhanced cybersecurity services to protect against cybersecurity threats. NCCIC/US-CERT encourages users a...
Google Releases Security Update for Chrome
Google has released Chrome version 63.0.3239.84 for Windows, Mac, and Linux. This version addresses vulnerabilities that an attacker could exploit to take control of an affected system. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review the Chrome Releases page and apply the necessary update...
Microsoft Releases Security Advisory on Dynamic Data Exchange (DDE)
Microsoft has released an advisory that provides guidance on securing Dynamic Data Exchange DDE fields in Microsoft Office applications. Exploitation of this protocol may allow an attacker to take control of an affected system. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review the Microsoft...
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...
Oracle Releases Security Bulletin
Oracle has released its Critical Patch Update for July 2017 to address 308 vulnerabilities across multiple products. Exploitation of some of these vulnerabilities may allow a remote attacker to take control of an affected system. Users and administrators are encouraged to review the Oracle July...
FBI Releases Article on Privacy Risks Associated with Internet-Connected Children's Toys
The Federal Bureau of Investigation FBI has released an article on the privacy risks associated with Internet-connected children's toys. FBI warns that Internet-connected toys may contain "sensors, microphones, cameras, data storage components, and other multimedia capabilities - including speech...
Microsoft Ending Security Updates for Windows 10 version 1507
After May 9, 2017, devices running Windows 10 version 1507 will no longer receive security updates. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review Microsoft's Windows 10 version 1507 post for more information and to apply necessary updates. This product is provided subject to this...
Pre-Installed Applications Developed with Portrait Displays SDK Contain Critical Vulnerability
Applications developed using the Portrait Displays software development kit SDK, versions 2.30 through 2.34, contain a critical vulnerability. A local attacker could exploit this vulnerability to take control of an affected system. The affected applications, pre-installed on some Fujitsu, HP, and...
VMware Releases Security Update
VMware has released a security update to address a vulnerability in vSphere Hypervisor ESXi. Exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to take control of an affected system. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review VMware Security Advisory VMSA-2016-0023 and...
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...
FTC Releases Alert on Securing Personal Information When Using Rental Vehicles
The Federal Trade Commission FTC has released recommendations for consumers to protect their personal data when using rental vehicles. Rental vehicles may contain infotainment systems that can connect with personal devices to stream music, allow hands-free calls and texts, or guide navigation...
Cisco Releases Security Updates
Cisco has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in several products. Exploitation of some of these vulnerabilities could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to take control of an affected system. Users and administrators are encouraged to review the following Cisco Security...