IC3 Releases Alert on Gift Card Scams

The Internet Crime Complaint Center IC3 has released an alert warning consumers of music gift card scams. This type of scam targets victims, gains their confidence, and tricks them into providing gift card information. To stay safer online, review the IC3 alert on Online Scammers Require Payment...

McAfee Releases Security Bulletin for Web Gateway

McAfee has released a security bulletin to address multiple vulnerabilities in Web Gateway. Some of these vulnerabilities could allow a remote attacker to take control of an affected system. Users and administrators are encouraged to review McAfee Security Bulletin SB10205 and apply the necessary...

Cisco Releases Security Updates

Cisco has released updates to address several vulnerabilities affecting multiple products. Exploitation of one of these vulnerabilities may allow a remote attacker to cause a denial-of-service condition. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review the following Cisco Security Advisories...

Cisco Releases Security Updates

Cisco has released security updates to address several Simple Network Management Protocol SNMP vulnerabilities in its IOS and IOS XE software. A remote attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review the Cis...

Microsoft Releases July 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 July 2017 Security Update Summary and Deployment Informatio...

Drupal Releases Security Updates

Drupal has released an advisory to address several vulnerabilities in Drupal versions 7.x and 8.x. A remote attacker could exploit one of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review Drupal's Security Advisory and upgrade to...

Mozilla Releases Security Update

Mozilla has released a security update to address multiple vulnerabilities in Thunderbird. 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 Mozilla Security Advisory for Thunderbird 52.2...

Google Releases Security Updates for Chrome

Google has released Chrome version 59.0.3071.104 for Windows, Mac, and Linux. This version addresses several vulnerabilities, including one that an attacker could exploit to cause a denial-of-service condition. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review the Chrome Releases page and app...

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...

Google Docs Phishing Campaign

US-CERT is aware of a phishing campaign that affected Google Docs users. The campaign used spoofed email addresses to target users with emails purporting to share a document for collaboration. Once the targeted users accepted invitations, they were encouraged to allow the phishing program access ...

Google Releases Security Updates for Chrome

Google has released Chrome version 58.0.3029.96 for Windows, Mac, and Linux. This version addresses a vulnerability that an attacker could exploit to cause a denial-of-service condition. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review the Chrome page and apply the necessary updates. This...

FTC Releases Announcement on Identity Theft

The Federal Trade Commission FTC recommends that consumers who are affected by identity theft file a report at IdentityTheft.gov—a one-stop resource to help you report and recover from identity theft. Information provided there includes checklists, sample letters, and links to other resources...

Adobe Releases Security Updates for ColdFusion

Adobe has released security updates to address a vulnerability in ColdFusion. Exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to take control of an affected website. Users and administrators are encouraged to review Adobe Security Bulletin APSB17-14 and apply the necessary updates...

Cisco Releases Security Updates

Cisco has released updates to address several high-impact vulnerabilities affecting multiple products. These and other lower-impact vulnerabilities are listed at Cisco Security Advisories and Alerts. A remote attacker could exploit one of the high-impact vulnerabilities to cause a denial-of-servi...

Microsoft Addresses Shadow Brokers Exploits

The Microsoft Security Response Center MSRC has published information on several recently publicized exploit tools which affect various Microsoft products. Users and administrators are reminded that software no longer supported by Microsoft also known as end-of-life EOL software is particularly a...

VMware Releases Security Updates

VMware has released security updates to address a vulnerability in vCenter Server. Exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to take control of an affected system. Users and administrators are encouraged to review VMware Security Advisory VMSA-2017-0007 and apply the...

Cisco Releases Security Updates

Cisco has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in its IOS and IOS XE Software. Exploitation of one of these vulnerabilities could allow a remote attacker to cause a denial of service condition. Users and administrators are encouraged to review the following Cisco Security Advisori...

WordPress Releases Security Update

WordPress 4.7.2 and prior versions are affected by multiple vulnerabilities. A remote attacker could exploit some of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected website. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review the WordPress Security Release and upgrade to WordPress 4.7.3...

OpenSSL Releases Security Update

OpenSSL version 1.1.0e has been released to address a vulnerability for users of version 1.1.0. Exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to cause a denial-of-service condition. Users and administrators are encouraged to review the OpenSSL Security Advisory and apply the...

FBI Releases Article on Romance Scams

The Federal Bureau of Investigation FBI has released an article addressing the rise of Internet romance scams. In this common type of fraud, cyber criminals target victims, gain their confidence, and trick them into sending money. To stay safer online, review the FBI article on Romance Scams and...

Cisco Releases Security Updates

Cisco has released several updates to address vulnerabilities affecting multiple products. A remote attacker could exploit one 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 th...

Data Privacy Day Events

As Data Privacy Day DPD approaches, US-CERT recommends that users and businesses learn more about how to protect their privacy and personal information. DPD is celebrated every January 28 and is an international effort to promote the importance of data privacy. DPD is sponsored by the National...

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...

Microsoft Releases December 2016 Security Bulletin

Microsoft has released 12 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. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review the following Microsoft Security Bulletins...

McAfee Releases Security Bulletin for Virus Scan Enterprise

McAfee has released a security bulletin to address multiple vulnerabilities in Virus Scan Enterprise software versions 2.0.3 and earlier. Some of these vulnerabilities could allow a remote attacker to take control of an affected system. Users and administrators are encouraged to review McAfee...

Apple Releases Security Updates

Apple has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in iOS, watchOS, tvOS, Safari, and macOS Sierra. 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 Apple security pag...

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 ...

Microsoft Releases Security Updates

Microsoft has released 10 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 MS16-118 through...

Google Releases Security Update for Chrome

Google has released Chrome version 53.0.2785.143 to address multiple vulnerabilities for Windows, Mac, and Linux. 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 Chrome Releas...

ISC Releases Security Updates for BIND

The Internet Systems Consortium ISC has released updates that address a vulnerability in BIND. Exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to cause a denial-of-service condition. Available updates include: BIND 9 version 9.9.9-P3 BIND 9 version 9.10.4-P3 BIND 9 version 9.11.0rc...

Google Releases Security Update for Chrome

Google has released Chrome version 53.0.2785.89 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. Users and administrators are encouraged to review the Chrome Releases page an...

Fortinet Releases Security Advisory

Fortinet has released a security advisory to highlight a vulnerability in versions of FortiGate firmware that were released before August 2012. Exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to take control of an affected system. Using unpatched software increases risks from...

Microsoft Releases August 2016 Security Bulletin

Microsoft has released nine updates to address vulnerabilities in Microsoft software. Exploitation of one 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 MS16-095 through...

Microsoft Releases Security Updates

Microsoft has released 11 updates to address vulnerabilities in Microsoft software. 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 Microsoft Security Bulletins MS16-084 through...

Adobe Releases Security Updates

Adobe has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in Acrobat, Flash Player, Reader, and XMP Tookit for Java. 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 Adobe Securit...

IRS Announces Safeguards to Protect Taxpayer Information

The Internal Revenue Service IRS has issued two news releases addressing new safeguards to protect taxpayers and strengthen authentication requirements. The electronic filing e-File PIN, an alternative signature verification tool used to assist with electronic tax filing, will no longer be...

Google Releases Security Update for Chrome

Google has released Chrome version 51.0.2704.103 to address multiple vulnerabilities for Windows, Mac, and Linux. Exploitation of one of these vulnerabilities may allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information from an affected system. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review...

Symantec Releases Security Updates

Symantec has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in multiple products. 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 Symantec Security Advisory SYM16-009 and apply t...

VMware Releases Security Updates

VMware has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in multiple products. 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 VMware Security Advisory VMSA-2016-0005 and...

Adobe Releases Security Updates for Flash Player

Adobe has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in 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 APSB16-15 and apply the...

Google Releases Security Update for Chrome

Google has released Chrome version 50.0.2661.102 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...

FTC Releases Alert on Earthquake Disaster Email Scams

The Federal Trade Commission FTC has released an alert on email scams that cite the recent earthquakes in Ecuador and Japan. The scam emails may contain links or attachments that direct users to phishing or malware-infected websites. Donation requests from fraudulent charitable organizations...

Oracle Releases Security Bulletin

Oracle has released its Critical Patch Update for April 2016 to address 136 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 April...

Juniper Releases Update for ScreenOS

Juniper has released ScreenOS version 6.3.0r22 to address issues with encryption methods used in prior versions. US-CERT recommends that users and administrators review articles Juniper Networks Completes ScreenOS Update and Advancing the Security of Juniper Products for more information and upda...

Cisco Releases Security Updates

Cisco has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in multiple 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 app...

FTC Releases Alert on Tech-Support Scams

The Federal Trade Commission FTC has released an alert on tech-support themed telephone scams. In these schemes, fraudulent callers claim to be from legitimate technical support organizations and offer to fix computer problems that don't exist. Users should not give control of their computers to...

IC3 Warns That Vehicles Are Increasingly Vulnerable to Remote Exploits

The Internet Crime Complaint Center IC3 has issued an alert warning that modern motor vehicles are increasingly vulnerable to remote attacks. Vehicle owners should take precautions in order to minimize cybersecurity risks to their vehicles. Users are encouraged to review the IC3 Alert for details...

Adobe Releases Security Updates for Flash Player

Adobe has released security updates to address multiple vulnerabilities in 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 APSB16-08 and app...

Cisco Releases Security Updates

Cisco has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in multiple products. Exploitation of one of these vulnerabilities could allow a remote attacker to take control of an affected device. Users and administrators are encouraged to review the following Cisco Security Advisories and appl...

WordPress Releases Security Update

WordPress 4.4.1 and prior versions contain two security vulnerabilities. Exploitation of one of these vulnerabilities could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information. Users and administrators are encouraged to review the WordPress Security and Maintenance Release and upgrade to...