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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...
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...
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...
NSA, ASD Release Guidance for Mitigating Web Shell Malware
The U.S. National Security Agency NSA and the Australian Signals Directorate ASD have jointly released a Cybersecurity Information Sheet CSI on mitigating web shell malware. Malicious cyber actors are increasingly deploying web shell malware on victim web servers to execute arbitrary system...
Google Releases Security Updates for Chrome
Google has released Chrome version 80.0.3987.162 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...
Be Cautious of Romance Scams
This Valentine’s Day, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA reminds users to be wary of internet romance scams. Cyber criminals partaking in this type of fraud target victims, gain their confidence, and convince them to transfer funds. When online dating, use caution and never...
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...
DHS Releases NTAS Bulletin
Today, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Chad Wolf reissued the NTAS bulletin pertaining to the terror threat to the U.S. homeland. Upfront, you should know that: “At this time there is no specific, credible threat against the homeland.” You can read the new, entire bulletin at National...
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...
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...
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...
FTC Provides Tips for Warding Off Hackers
The Federal Trade Commission FTC has released an article with tips on how protect your personal information from being stolen by hackers. In support of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month NCSAM, FTC provides recommendations on how to safeguard phones, computers, accounts, and personally...
ACSC Releases Advisory on Emotet Malware Campaign
The Australian Cyber Security Centre ACSC has released an advisory on an ongoing, widespread Emotet malware campaign. Emotet is a Trojan—commonly spread via malicious email attachments—that attempts to proliferate within a network by brute forcing user credentials and writing to shared drives. AC...
Google Releases Security Updates for Chrome
Google has released Chrome version 78.0.3904.70 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...
FBI Releases Article on Defending Against Phishing and Spearphishing Attacks
In recognition of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month NCSAM, the Federal Bureau of Investigation FBI has released an article to raise awareness of phishing and spearphishing. The article provides guidance on recognizing and avoiding these types of attacks. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure...
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...
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,...
Building Resilience to Foreign Interference, Misinformation Activities
As part of the effort to Protect2020, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA is working with national partners to build resilience to foreign interferences, particularly information activities e.g., disinformation, misinformation. The Department of Homeland Security DHS views...
Cisco Releases Security Updates for Multiple Products
Cisco has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in multiple Cisco 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 Releases Security Updates for AirPort 802.11n Wi-Fi Base Stations
Apple has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in AirPort Express, AirPort Extreme, and AirPort Time Capsule wireless routers with 802.11n. A remote attacker could exploit some of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure...
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 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...
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...
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...
VMware Releases Security Updates
VMware has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in ESXi, Workstation, and Fusion. An attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. NCCIC encourages users and administrators to review the VMware Security Advisory VMSA-2018-0027 and apply the...
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...
Cisco Releases Security Updates
Cisco has released security updates to address a vulnerability in Cisco Webex Productivity Tools and the Cisco Webex Meetings Desktop App. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to take control of an affected system. NCCIC encourages users and administrators to review the Cisco Security...
FTC Promotes International Charity Fraud Awareness Week
The Federal Trade Commission FTC has released an announcement promoting the first International Charity Fraud Awareness Week ICFAW. FTC, the National Association of State Charities Officials, and state and international partners coordinated this effort to raise awareness about donating wisely to...
FBI Releases Article on Defending Against Payroll Phishing Scams
The Federal Bureau of Investigation FBI has released an article on building a digital defense against phishing scams targeting electronically deposited paychecks. In these schemes, scammers use phishing emails to direct employees to fraudulent websites and collect their work credentials. Scammers...
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. NCCIC encourages users and administrators to review MS-ISAC...
National Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Careers in Cybersecurity
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, an annual campaign to raise awareness about cybersecurity. The month’s themes educate students and professionals about cybersecurity attack methods, best practices, and preventive measures and are geared toward informing the next generation of...
National Cybersecurity Awareness Month Webinar on Securing the Internet
The Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center, National Cyber Security Alliance, and the Department of Homeland Security are conducting a National Cybersecurity Awareness Month NCSAM webinar focused on securing the internet. The webinar will be held on Tuesday, October 9, 2018, at 2 p.m...
Linux Kernel Vulnerability
NCCIC is aware of a Linux kernel vulnerability affecting Linux versions 4.9 and greater. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause a denial-of-service condition. NCCIC encourages users and administrators to review the Vulnerability Note VU 962459 and apply the necessary updates. This...
Cisco Releases Security Update
Cisco has released a security update to address a vulnerability in Cisco Prime Collaboration Provisioning. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause a denial-of-service condition. NCCIC encourages users and administrators to review the Cisco Security Advisory and apply the...
Google Releases Security Update for Chrome
Google has released Chrome version 68.0.3440.75 for Windows, Mac, and Linux. This version addresses vulnerabilities that an attacker could exploit to take control of an affected system. NCCIC encourages users and administrators to review the Chrome Releases page and apply the necessary update. Th...
FTC, Partners Help Small Businesses Stop Scams
The Federal Trade Commission FTC has launched Operation Main Street, an effort with the Better Business Bureau BBB and law enforcement to educate small business owners on how to stop scams targeting their businesses. Accordingly, FTC released Scams and Your Small Business, a guide for businesses...
VMware Releases Security Update
VMware has released a security update to address a vulnerability in VMware AirWatch Agent. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to take control of an affected system. NCCIC encourages users and administrators to review the VMware Security Advisory VMSA-2018-0015 and apply the...
OpenPGP, S/MIME Mail Client Vulnerabilities
The CERT Coordination Center CERT/CC has released information on email client vulnerabilities that can reveal plaintext versions of OpenPGP- and S/MIME-encrypted emails. A remote attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities to obtain sensitive information. NCCIC encourages users and administrator...
FTC Promotes Privacy Awareness Week
The Federal Trade Commission FTC has released an announcement promoting Privacy Awareness Week PAW May 14–18, 2018. PAW is an annual event fostering awareness of privacy issues and the importance of protecting personal information. This year’s theme, “From Principles to Practice,” focuses on...
Adobe Releases Security Updates
Adobe has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in Adobe Experience Manager, Acrobat, and Reader. A remote attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. NCCIC/US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review Adobe Security Bulletin APSB18-...
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...
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. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review the following Cisco Security Advisories and apply the...
Apple Releases Security Update for macOS High Sierra
Apple has released a supplemental security update to address vulnerabilities in macOS High Sierra 10.13. An attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities to obtain sensitive information. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review the Apple security page for macOS High Sierra 10.13 and...
National Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Simple Steps to Online Safety
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month NCSAM, an annual campaign to raise awareness about cybersecurity. The National Cyber Security Alliance NCSA has published general tips to help you increase your cybersecurity awareness—including whom to contact if you are the victim of cyber...
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...
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...
IC3 Warns of Employment Scams Targeting College Students
The Internet Crime Complaint Center IC3 has issued an alert on employment scams targeting college students. Phony job opportunities are advertised via college employment websites or students’ university emails. Unfortunately, students who take the bait suffer financial losses. US-CERT encourages...
Vulnerabilities Identified in Network Time Protocol Daemon (ntpd)
The Network Time Foundation's NTP Project has released version ntp-4.2.8p9 to address multiple vulnerabilities in ntpd. Exploitation of some of these vulnerabilities may allow a remote attacker to cause a denial-of-service condition. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review...
Google Releases Security Updates for Chrome
Google has released Chrome version 54.0.2840.87 for Windows and Mac, and version 54.0.2840.90 for Linux. These new versions address a vulnerability that, if exploited, may allow an attacker to create a denial-of-service condition. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review the Chrome...