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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...
Google Releases Security Updates for Chrome
Google has released Chrome version 86.0.4240.75 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...
Apple Releases Security Updates
Apple has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in multiple 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 Apple...
Chinese Government-affiliated Malicious Cyber Actors Targeting U.S. Government Agencies
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA and Federal Bureau of Investigation FBI have issued an advisory about Chinese Ministry of State Security MSS-affiliated cyber threat actors targeting U.S. government agencies. Through the National Cybersecurity Protection System, CISA has...
Cisco Releases Security Updates
Cisco has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in Cisco products. An 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 Cybersecurity and...
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...
Microsoft Releases July 2020 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...
Microsoft Releases June 2020 Security Updates
Microsoft has released updates to address multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft software. 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...
Google Releases Security Updates for Chrome
Google has released Chrome version 83.0.4103.97 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...
Microsoft Releases Security Updates for Multiple Products
Microsoft has released security updates to address multiple vulnerabilities in products that use the Autodesk FBX library. These include Office 2016, Office 2019, Office 365 ProPlus, and Paint 3D. A remote attacker can exploit these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. The...
Oracle Releases April 2020 Security Bulletin
Oracle has released its Critical Patch Update for April 2020 to address 397 vulnerabilities across 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...
Google Releases Security Updates
Google has released Chrome version 81.0.4044.92 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...
Cisco Releases Security Updates for SD-WAN Solution Software
Cisco has released security updates to address multiple vulnerabilities in SD-WAN Solution software. An attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. For updates addressing lower severity vulnerabilities, see the Cisco Security Advisories webpage. The...
Intel Releases Security Updates
Intel has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in multiple products. An authenticated attacker with local access could exploit some of these vulnerabilities to gain escalation of privileges. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA encourages users and...
Cisco Releases 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...
Cisco Releases Security Updates
Cisco has released security updates to address a vulnerability affecting Cisco Webex Meetings Suite and Cisco Webex Meetings Online. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive information. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA encourages users and...
Google Releases Security Updates for Chrome
Google has released Chrome version 79.0.3945.130 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...
Adobe Releases Security Updates
Adobe has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in Illustrator CC and Experience Manager. 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...
Google Releases Security Updates for Chrome for Windows, Mac, and Linux
Google has released Chrome version 79.0.3945.88 for Windows, Mac, and Linux. This version addresses a vulnerability 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...
Apple Releases Multiple Security Updates
Apple has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in multiple 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 Apple...
FTC Provides Tips on Safeguarding Data Before Upgrading Mobile Phones
The Federal Trade Commission FTC has released an article with tips on how to protect personal information before trading in a mobile phone for a newer model. FTC recommends the following four steps to safeguard these devices: Back up data. Remove SIM and SD cards. Erase personal information. Veri...
Microsoft Reports Global Cyberattacks on Sporting and Anti-Doping Organizations from Russian Espionage Actors
Microsoft publicly released information revealing an uptick in cyberattacks globally targeting anti-doping authorities and sporting organizations. The Microsoft Threat Intelligence Center MSTIC routinely tracks malicious activity originating from the Russian advanced persistent threat APT group 2...
IRS Releases Recommendations to Keep Children and Teens Safe Online
The Internal Revenue Service IRS has issued a news release urging parents and families to be wary of the risks posed when sharing home devices, shopping online, and using social media. As part of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month NCSAM, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CI...
NSA Releases Advisory on Mitigating Recent VPN Vulnerabilities
The National Security Agency NSA has released an advisory on advanced persistent threat APT actors exploiting multiple vulnerabilities in Virtual Private Network VPN applications. A remote attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. The Cybersecurity and...
Prepare for National Cybersecurity Awareness Month
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month NCSAM, which is a collaborative effort between the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA and its public and private partners—including the National Cyber Security Alliance NCSA—to ensure every American has the resources they need t...
Apple Releases Security Updates
Apple has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in multiple products. A remote 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 review the Appl...
Canadian Centre for Cyber Security Releases Advisory on New Ransomware Campaign
The Canadian Centre for Cyber Security CCCS has released an advisory on a new ransomware campaign. The malware, named TFlower, may infect users via exposed, unpatched Remote Desktop Protocol RDP services. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA encourages administrators to revie...
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...
Google Releases Security Updates for Chrome
Google has released Chrome version 76.0.3809.132 for Windows, Mac, and Linux. This version addresses a vulnerability 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...
CISA Insights: Ransomware Outbreak
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA has released its first CISA Insights product, which discusses the rapid emergence of ransomware across our Nation’s networks. CISA Insights – Ransomware Outbreak includes steps in the following key areas to help organizations protect...
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,...
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...
ACSC Releases Updated Essential Eight Maturity Model
The Australian Cyber Security Centre ACSC has released updates to its Essential Eight Maturity Model. The model assists organizations in determining the maturity of their implementation of the Essential Eight—ACSC’s list of the top mitigation strategies to help organizations protect their systems...
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...
Staying Cyber Safe During Memorial Day
As Memorial Day approaches, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA reminds users to stay cyber safe. Users should be cautious of potential scams, such as unsolicited emails that contain malicious links or attachments with malware. Users should also be aware of the risks...
Cisco Releases Security Updates for Elastic Services Controller
Cisco has released security updates to address a vulnerability in Cisco Elastic Services Controller. 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 th...
Drupal Releases Security Updates
Drupal has released security updates to address multiple vulnerabilities in Drupal Core. A remote attacker could exploit some of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected website. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA encourages users and administrators to review...
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...
Adobe Releases Security Updates for ColdFusion
Adobe has released security updates to address a vulnerability in ColdFusion. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to take control of an affected system. This vulnerability was detected in exploits in the wild. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA encourages users and...
Mozilla Releases Security Update for Thunderbird
Mozilla has released a security update to address vulnerabilities in 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 to review the Mozilla...
Adobe Releases Security Updates
Adobe has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in Adobe Acrobat and Reader. An attacker could exploit some of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. The National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center NCCIC, part of the Cybersecurity and...
Cisco Releases Security Update
Cisco has released a security update to address a vulnerability in Cisco Prime License Manager. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive information. NCCIC encourages users and administrators to review the Cisco Security Advisory and apply the necessary update. This...
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
On November 16, 2018, the President signed into law the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Act of 2018. This Act elevates the mission of the former Department of Homeland Security DHS National Protection and Programs Directorate NPPD and establishes the Cybersecurity and...
National Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Staying Secure
National Cybersecurity Awareness Month is over, but your work securing your home and business systems and networks is not. NCCIC recommends users and administrators subscribe to NCCIC National Cyber Awareness System product notifications to keep on top of cybersecurity threats as they emerge. Thi...
NCSC Releases 2018 Annual Review
The United Kingdom's UK National Cyber Security Centre NCSC has released its Annual Review for 2018, which provides a snapshot of their work from September 1, 2017, to August 31, 2018. NCSC provides enhanced services to protect the UK against cybersecurity threats. NCCIC encourages users and...
libssh Releases Security Updates
libssh has released security updates addressing a vulnerability affecting libssh versions 0.6 and above. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to take control of an affected system. NCCIC encourages users and administrators to review the libssh Security Release for additional...
VMware Releases Security Advisory
VMware has released a security advisory to address a vulnerability in ESXi, Workstation, and Fusion. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause a denial-of-service condition. NCCIC encourages users and administrators to review VMware Security Advisory VMSA-2018-0025 and apply the...
Adobe Releases Security Updates
Adobe has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in Adobe Digital Editions, Framemaker, and Technical Communications Suite. An attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. NCCIC encourages users and administrators to review Adobe Security...
Apple Releases Security Updates for iCloud, iOS
Apple has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in iCloud for Windows and iOS. An attacker could exploit some of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. NCCIC encourages users and administrators to review the Apple security pages for iCloud for Windows 7.7 and...
North Korean Malicious Cyber Activity
The Department of Homeland Security, the Department of the Treasury, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation have identified malware and other indicators of compromise used by the North Korean government in an ATM cash-out scheme—referred to by the U.S. Government as “FASTCash.” The U.S. Governme...