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NCCIC Webinar Series on Protecting Enterprise Network Infrastructure Devices
NCCIC is conducting a series of webinars on protecting enterprise network infrastructure devices over the next two weeks. Each webinar will be held from 1-2:30 p.m. ET on the dates listed below: Monday, September 24 Thursday, September 27 Tuesday, October 2 Thursday, October 4 NCCIC encourages...
Malicious Cyber Activity Targeting ERP Applications
Digital Shadows Ltd. and Onapsis Inc. have released a report describing an increase in the exploitation of vulnerabilities in Enterprise Resource Planning ERP applications. ERP applications help organizations manage critical business processes—such as product lifecycle management, customer...
Drupal Releases Security Updates
Drupal has released an advisory to address multiple vulnerabilities in Drupal 7.x and 8.4.x. An attacker could exploit some of these vulnerabilities to obtain access to sensitive information. NCCIC/US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review Drupal's Security Advisory and upgrade to...
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 one of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. NCCIC/US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review...
Windows ASLR Vulnerability
The CERT Coordination Center CERT/CC has released information on a vulnerability in Windows Address Space Layout Randomization ASLR that affects Windows 8, Windows 8.1, and Windows 10. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to take control of an affected system. US-CERT encourages use...
Microsoft Releases November 2017 Security Updates
Microsoft has released updates to address vulnerabilities in Microsoft software. A remote attacker could exploit some of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review Microsoft's November 2017 Security Update Summary and...
Today’s Predictions for Tomorrow’s Internet
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, an annual campaign to raise awareness about cybersecurity. Smart cities, connected devices, digitized records, as well as smart cars and homes, have become a new reality. While there are tremendous benefits to this technology, it is critical to...
Tragic-Event-Related Scams
In the wake of Sunday's tragic event in Las Vegas, US-CERT warns users to be watchful for various malicious cyber activity targeting both victims and potential donors. Users should exercise caution when handling emails that relate to the event, even if those emails appear to originate from truste...
Apple Releases Security Update for iOS
Apple has released iOS 11.0.1 to address vulnerabilities in previous versions of iOS. Exploitation of some of these vulnerabilities could allow a remote attacker to take control of an affected system. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review the Apple security page for iOS 11.0.1 and...
VMware Releases Security Updates
VMware has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in ESXi, vCenter Server, Fusion, and Workstation. 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 VMware Security...
Cisco Releases Security Updates
Cisco has released updates to address several vulnerabilities affecting multiple products. A remote attacker could exploit one of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. Users and administrators are encouraged to review the following Cisco Security Advisories and apply the...
Cisco Releases Security Updates
Cisco has released updates to address vulnerabilities affecting multiple products. A remote attacker could exploit one of these vulnerabilities to take control of a system. Users and administrators are encouraged to review the following Cisco Security Advisories and apply the necessary updates:...
NIST Releases New Digital Identity Guidelines
The National Institute of Standards and Technology NIST has released the Digital Identity Guidelines document suite. The four-volume suite offers technical guidelines for organizations that use digital identity services. US-CERT encourages information security practitioners in industry, governmen...
Microsoft Releases June 2017 Security Updates
Microsoft has released updates to address vulnerabilities in Microsoft software. A remote attacker could exploit some of these vulnerabilities to take control of a system. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review Microsoft's June 2017 Security Update Summary and Deployment Informatio...
Intel Firmware Vulnerability
Intel has released recommendations to address a vulnerability in the firmware of the following Intel products: Active Management Technology, Standard Manageability, and Small Business Technology, firmware versions 6.x, 7.x, 8.x 9.x, 10.x, 11.0, 11.5, and 11.6. This vulnerability does not affect...
Apple Releases Multiple Security Updates
Apple has released security updates for several products to address multiple vulnerabilities. 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 following Apple Support Articles...
Apple Releases Security Update
Apple has released a security update to address a vulnerability in Logic Pro X. Exploitation of this vulnerability may allow an attacker to take control of an affected system. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review the Apple security page for Logic Pro X and apply the necessary...
Cisco Releases Security Updates
Cisco has released security updates to address a vulnerability in its Prime Home platform. Exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to take control of an affected system. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review the Cisco Security Advisory for vulnerability an...
Adobe Releases Security Updates
Adobe has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in Adobe Acrobat, Reader, and Flash Player. 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 Security Bulletin...
Cisco Releases Security Updates
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. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review the following Cisco Security Advisories and apply the...
Potential Hurricane Matthew Phishing Scams
US-CERT warns users to remain vigilant for malicious cyber activity seeking to capitalize on interest in Hurricane Matthew. Users are advised to exercise caution in handling any email with subject line, attachments, or hyperlinks related to Hurricane Matthew, even if it appears to originate from ...
Cisco Releases Security Updates
Cisco has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in several products. Exploitation of some of these vulnerabilities could allow a remote attacker to take control of an affected system. Users and administrators are encouraged to review the following Cisco Security Advisories and appl...
Google Releases Security Update for Chrome
Google has released Chrome version 53.0.2785.113 to address multiple vulnerabilities for Windows, Mac, and Linux. Exploitation of some of these vulnerabilities may allow an attacker to take control of an affected system. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review the Chrome Releases pa...
Cisco Releases Security Updates
Cisco has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in the web-based management interface of three wireless routers models RV110W, RV130W, and RV215W. Exploitation of one of these vulnerabilities could allow a remote attacker to take control of an affected system. US-CERT encourages...
WP Mobile Detector Vulnerability
WP Mobile Detector, a WordPress plugin, contains a vulnerability in versions prior to 3.6. Exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to take control of an affected website. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to disable the configuration option allowurlfopen if it is not...
Vulnerabilities Identified in Network Time Protocol Daemon (ntpd)
The Network Time Foundation's NTP Project has released version ntp-4.2.8p8 to address multiple vulnerabilities in ntpd. Exploitation of one of these vulnerabilities may allow a remote attacker to cause a denial-of-service condition. Users and administrators are encouraged to review Vulnerability...
IRS Issues Warning for Tax Phishing Scam
The Internal Revenue Service IRS has issued a press release to address a phishing scam targeting taxpayers. Email scammers have been observed citing tax fraud to trick victims into clicking on a malicious link. Taxpayers should be suspicious of unsolicited emails. Users and administrators are...
Symantec Releases Security Update
Symantec has released an update to address vulnerabilities in Symantec Endpoint Protection version 12.1. Exploitation of one of these vulnerabilities may allow a remote attacker to take control of an affected system. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review the Security Advisory from...
Microsoft Releases February 2016 Security Bulletin
Microsoft has released 13 updates to address vulnerabilities in Microsoft software. Exploitation of some of these vulnerabilities could allow a remote attacker to take control of an affected system. Users and administrators are encouraged to review Microsoft Security Bulletins MS16-009 through...
IRS Releases Eighth Security Tip
The Internal Revenue Service IRS has released the eighth in a series of tips intended to help the public protect personal and financial data online and at home. A new tip will be available each Monday through the start of the tax season in January. This tip describes methods users should follow t...
IRS Releases Sixth Tax Security Tip
The Internal Revenue Service IRS has released the sixth in a series of tips intended to help the public protect personal and financial data online and at home. A new tip will be available each Monday through the start of the tax season in January. This tip describes the types of fraud alerts...
Vulnerabilities Identified in Network Time Protocol Daemon (ntpd)
The Network Time Foundation's NTP Project has released an update addressing multiple vulnerabilities in ntpd. Exploitation of some of these vulnerabilities may allow an attacker to cause a denial-of-service DoS condition. Users and administrators are encouraged to review the NTP Security Notice...
Oracle Releases Security Bulletin
Oracle has released its Critical Patch Update for October 2015 to address 154 vulnerabilities across multiple products. 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 Oracle...
Mozilla Releases Security Update for Firefox
Mozilla has released Firefox 41.0.2 to address a security vulnerability. Exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information from an affected system. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review Mozilla Security Advisory 2015-115 and apply the...
Google Releases Security Update for Chrome
Google has released Chrome version 46.0.2490.71 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. Users and administrators are encouraged to review the Chrome Releases...
Mozilla Releases Security Updates for Firefox
The Mozilla Foundation has released security updates to address critical vulnerabilities in Firefox and Firefox ESR. Exploitation of some of these vulnerabilities may allow a remote attacker to take control of an affected system. Available updates include: Firefox 41 Firefox ESR 38.3 US-CERT...
Evolution in Attacks Against Cisco IOS Software Platforms
Cisco has observed increasingly complex attacks that could allow an attacker to gain administrative access to a Cisco IOS device by installing a malicious ROMMON image. Successful exploitation using this image could allow an attacker to manipulate device behavior after the device is rebooted...
Cisco Releases Security Updates
Cisco has released software updates to address a vulnerability in Cisco IOS XE Software for ASR 1000 Series Aggregation Services Routers. Exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to cause a denial-of-service condition. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review...
Google Releases Security Update for Chrome
Google has released Chrome version 44.0.2403.89 for Windows, Mac, and Linux to address multiple vulnerabilities. Exploitation of one of these vulnerabilities may allow an attacker to take control of an affected system. Users and administrators are encouraged to review the Chrome Releases page and...
Adobe Flash ActionScript 3 ByteArray Use-After-Free Vulnerability
Adobe Flash Player contains a vulnerability within the ActionScript 3 ByteArray class, which can allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on a vulnerable system. Versions affected include Adobe Flash Player 9.0 through 18.0.0.194. Users and administrators are encouraged to review...
VMWare Releases Security Updates for Multiple Products
VMWare has released four updates to address vulnerabilities in VMWare Workstation, Player, Fusion, and Horizon Client. Exploitation of some of these vulnerabilities could allow denial-of-service condition or remote code execution on the Windows OS running these programs. Users and administrators...
IC3 Issues Internet Crime Report for 2014
The Internet Crime Complaint Center IC3 has released its Internet Crime Report for 2014, indicating that scams relating to social media—including doxing, click-jacking, and pharming—have increased substantially over the past five years. US-CERT encourages users to review the IC3 Alert for details...
Mozilla Releases Security Update for Firefox
The Mozilla Foundation has released Firefox 37.0.2 to address a vulnerability that may allow a remote attacker to take control of an affected system. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review the Firefox Security Advisory and apply the necessary update. This product is provided subjec...
Adobe Releases Security Updates for Flash Player, ColdFusion, and Flex
Adobe has released three security updates to address multiple vulnerabilities in Flash Player, ColdFusion, and Flex. Exploitation of these vulnerabilities could potentially allow an attacker to take control of the affected system, or lead to a reflected cross-site scripting attack. Users and...
Mozilla Releases Security Updates for Firefox, Firefox ESR, and Thunderbird
The Mozilla Foundation has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in Firefox, Firefox ESR, and Thunderbird. Exploitation of one of these vulnerabilities may allow a remote attacker to take control of an affected system. Available updates include: Firefox 37 Firefox ESR 31.6...
Ubuntu Releases Security Update
Ubuntu has released a security update to address multiple vulnerabilities in PHP5 affecting Ubuntu 14.10, 14.04 LTS, 12.04 LTS, and 10.04 LTS. Exploitation of these vulnerabilities may allow an attacker to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code. Users and administrators are encourage...
Google Releases Security Updates for Chrome
Google has released Chrome 40.0.2214.111 for Windows, Mac, and Linux to address multiple vulnerabilities. Exploitation 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 entry a...
IBM Releases Security Update for MDM
IBM has released Tivoli Endpoint Manager Mobile Device Management MDM version 9.0.60100 to address a vulnerability which may allow a remote attacker to gain control of an affected system. Users and administrators are encouraged to review the IBM Security Bulletin and apply the necessary updates...
Microsoft Releases Out-of-Band Security Bulletin for Windows Kerberos Vulnerability
Microsoft has released security updates to address a remote elevation of privilege vulnerability which exists in implementations of Kerberos KDC in Microsoft Windows. Exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to take control of an affected system. US-CERT encourages users a...
Adobe Releases Security Updates for Flash Player
Adobe has released security updates to address multiple vulnerabilities in Flash Player, one of which could potentially allow an attacker to take control of the affected system. Users and administrators are encouraged to review Adobe Security Bulletin APSB 14-24 and apply the necessary updates...