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WordPress Releases Security Update
WordPress 5.4 and prior versions are affected by multiple vulnerabilities. An 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 the WordPress Security...
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...
Adobe Releases Security Updates for Multiple Products
Adobe 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 following...
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...
Social Security Administration Designates March 5 as National ‘Slam the Scam’ Day
In association with the Federal Trade Commission’s National Consumer Protection Week, the Social Security Administration SSA has designated March 5 as National “Slam the Scam” Day to educate Americans about telephone scammers impersonating government employees. These scammers aim to gain potentia...
OpenSMTPD Releases Version 6.6.4p1 to Address a Critical Vulnerability
OpenSMTPD has released version 6.6.4p1 to address a critical vulnerability. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to take control of an affected server. OpenSMTPD is an open-source server-side implementation of the Simple Mail Transfer Protocol SMTP that is part of the OpenBSD Projec...
North Korean Malicious Cyber Activity
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA, the Federal Bureau of Investigation FBI, and the Department of Defense DoD have identified the following malware variants used by the North Korean government. The U.S. Government refers to malicious cyber activity by the North Korean...
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...
Tax Identity Theft Awareness Week
Tax Identity Theft Awareness Week is February 3-7. The Federal Trade Commission FTC Tax Identity Theft Awareness Week webpage will provide webinars and other resources from FTC and its partners throughout the week to help educate the public on how to protect against identity theft this tax season...
IC3 Issues Alert on Employment Scams
The Internet Crime Complaint Center IC3 has issued an alert warning consumers of fake jobs and hiring scams targeting applicants’ personally identifiable information PII. Cyber criminals posing as legitimate employers spoof company websites and post fake job openings to lure victims. Cyber...
Oracle Releases January 2020 Security Bulletin
Oracle has released its Critical Patch Update for January 2020 containing 334 new security patches to address vulnerabilities across multiple products. A remote attacker could exploit some of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Securit...
ACSC Releases Fundamentals of Cross Domain Solutions
The Australian Cyber Security Centre ACSC has released a cybersecurity guide outlining the fundamentals of cross domain solution CDS technologies. This guidance provides cross domain security principles to enable organizations to share information securely across separated networks. The...
Securing Portable Electronic Devices During Travel
Holiday travelers often use portable electronic devices PEDs because they offer a range of conveniences, for example, enabling the traveler to order gifts on-the-go, access to online banking, or download boarding passes. However, these devices are vulnerable to cyberattack or theft, resulting in...
Intel Releases Security Updates
Intel has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in multiple products. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA encourages users and administrators to review the following Intel advisories and apply the necessary updates: BMC Advisory INTEL-SA-00313 UEFI Advisory...
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...
ACSC Releases Small Business Cybersecurity Guide
The Australian Cyber Security Centre ACSC has released a cybersecurity guide for small businesses. The guide provides checklists to help small businesses protect themselves against common cybersecurity incidents. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA encourages small business...
MS-ISAC Releases Advisory on PHP Vulnerability
The Multi-State Information Sharing & Analysis Center MS-ISAC has released an advisory on a vulnerability in Hypertext Preprocessor PHP. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to take control of an affected system. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA encourages users a...
FBI Releases Article on Think Before You Post Campaign
The Federal Bureau of Investigation FBI has released an article on their Think Before You Post campaign, designed to educate students on the use of social media and how to avoid making poor choices when posting, texting, or emailing thoughts or grievances that could lead to disruptive behavior,...
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...
VMware Releases Security Advisory for Multiple Products
VMware has released a security advisory to address vulnerabilities affecting multiple products. An attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities to cause a denial-of-service condition. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA encourages users and administrators to review the VMwar...
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...
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...
FTC Releases Alert on Updating Software
The Federal Trade Commission FTC has released an alert on keeping software up to date to help protect sensitive information such as financial and tax information. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA encourages consumers to review the FTC article and FTC’s OnGuardOnline for...
Cisco Releases Security Update for Cisco IOS XE
Cisco has released a security update to address a vulnerability in Cisco IOS XE. 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 Cisco Security...
Adobe Releases Security Updates
Adobe 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 Adobe Securit...
Google Releases Security Update for Chrome
Google has released Chrome version 74.0.3729.108 for Windows, Mac, and Linux. This version addresses multiple 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 revi...
VMware Releases Security Updates
VMware has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in ESXi, Workstation, and Fusion. An attacker could exploit some of these vulnerabilities to obtain sensitive information. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA encourages users and administrators to review VMware...
Supply Chain Integrity Month
April is Supply Chain Integrity Month. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence ODNI, and the Department of Defense DOD are partnering to promote the importance of supply chain security and risk management. Breaches in the supp...
IRS Launches ‘Dirty Dozen’ Campaign on Tax Scams
The Internal Revenue Service IRS has launched its annual awareness campaign on the 12 most prevalent tax scams, known as the “Dirty Dozen.” As part of the campaign, IRS will highlight one scam each weekday. The first topic in the campaign focuses on internet phishing scams that lead to tax fraud...
NSA Releases Updated Guidance on Side-Channel Vulnerabilities
The National Security Agency NSA has released updated information on a set of side-channel vulnerabilities affecting modern computer processors. An attacker can exploit these vulnerabilities to obtain sensitive information. The National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center NCCIC,...
Adobe Releases Security Updates
Adobe has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in Adobe Connect and Adobe Digital Editions. An attacker could exploit one of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. The National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center NCCIC, part of the Cybersecuri...
Google Releases Security Updates for Chrome
Google has released Chrome Version 71.0.3578.98 for Windows, Mac, and Linux. This version addresses a vulnerability 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...
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...
Juniper Networks Releases Security Updates
Juniper Networks has released security updates to address vulnerabilities affecting multiple Junos OS versions. An attacker could exploit some of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. NCCIC encourages users and administrators to review the Juniper Security Advisories websit...
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...
Adobe Releases Security Updates
Adobe has released security updates to address multiple vulnerabilities in Adobe Acrobat and Reader. An attacker could exploit some of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. NCCIC encourages users and administrators to review Adobe Security Bulletin APSB18-30 and apply the...
FTC Issues Alert on Bitcoin Blackmail Scams
The Federal Trade Commission has released an alert on Bitcoin blackmail scams. In these schemes, scammers threaten victims with public disclosure of their "secret" unless they send a payment in Bitcoin. NCCIC encourages users and administrators to refer to the FTC Alert and a related FBI press...
Microsoft Releases August 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 August 2018 Security Update Summary and...
ISC Releases Security Advisory for BIND
The Internet Systems Consortium ISC has released a security advisory that addresses a vulnerability affecting multiple versions of ISC Berkeley Internet Name Domain BIND. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause a denial-of-service condition. NCCIC encourages users and...
Adobe Releases Security Updates
Adobe has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in Adobe Acrobat and Reader, Adobe Flash Player, Adobe Connect, and Adobe Experience Manager. A remote attacker could exploit some of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. NCCIC encourages users and administrato...
Adobe Releases Security Updates for Flash Player
Adobe has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in Flash Player. A remote attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. NCCIC encourages users and administrators to review Adobe Security Bulletin APSB18-19 and apply the necessary updates. This...
Mozilla Releases Security Update
Mozilla has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in Firefox and Firefox ESR. A remote attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. NCCIC encourages users and administrators to review the Mozilla Security Advisory for Firefox 60.0.2 and Firefo...
Google Releases Security Update for Chrome
Google has released Chrome version 67.0.3396.62 for Windows, Mac, and Linux. This version addresses vulnerabilities that a remote 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...
Easter Holiday Phishing Scams and Malware Campaigns
As the Easter holiday approaches, NCCIC/US-CERT reminds users to be aware of potential holiday scams and cyber campaigns, which may include emails and ecards from unknown senders that may contain malicious links, fake advertisements or shipping notifications with attachments infected with malware...
VMware Releases Security Updates
VMware has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in VMware Workstation and Fusion. A remote attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities to cause a denial-of service condition. NCCIC/US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review the VMware Security Advisory VMSA-2018-0008 a...
Google Releases Security Update for Chrome
Google has released Chrome version 65.0.3325.146 for Windows, Mac, and Linux. This version addresses vulnerabilities that an attacker could exploit to obtain access to sensitive information. NCCIC/US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review the Chrome Releases page and apply the necessa...
North Korean Malicious Cyber Activity
The Department of Homeland Security DHS and the Federal Bureau of Investigation FBI have identified Trojan malware variants—referred to as HARDRAIN and BADCALL—used by the North Korean government. The U.S. Government refers to malicious cyber activity by the North Korean government as HIDDEN COBR...
Adobe Releases Security Updates for Flash Player
Adobe has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in Flash Player. A remote attacker could exploit one of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. NCCIC/US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review Adobe Security Bulletin APSB18-03 and apply the necessary...
Cisco Releases Security Update
Cisco has released a security update to address a vulnerability in its Adaptive Security Appliance software. Exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to take control of an affected system. NCCIC/US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review the Cisco Security...