FISMA Annual Report to Congress

The Office of Management and Budget OMB has published its Fiscal Year FY 2018 Annual Report to Congress on the implementation of the Federal Information Security Modernization Act of 2014 FISMA. The document includes data reported by agencies to OMB and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Securi...

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...

IC3 Issues Alert on HTTPS Phishing

The Internet Crime Complaint Center IC3 has released an alert on Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure HTTPS phishing—a scheme which lures email recipients into visiting malicious websites that look legitimate and secure. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA encourages users and...

IRS Warns of New Tax Scams

The Internal Revenue Service IRS has issued a reminder urging consumers to look out for two new variations of tax-related phone and email scams. The phone scam involves pre-recorded messages threatening to suspend or cancel a victim’s Social Security number, and the email phishing scam involves a...

Privacy Awareness Week

The Federal Trade Commission FTC has released an announcement promoting Privacy Awareness Week PAW. PAW is an annual event fostering awareness of privacy issues and the importance of protecting personal information. This year’s theme, “Protecting Privacy is Everyone’s Responsibility,” focuses on...

Microsoft Releases May 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...

Cisco Releases Security Updates

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

Cisco Releases Security Updates

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

FTC Releases Article on Keeping Children Safe Online

The Federal Trade Commission FTC has released an article with tips for parents to keep their children safe online. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA encourages consumers to review the FTC article and the following additional resources for more information: Keeping Children...

Adobe Releases Security Updates

Adobe 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 Ado...

Microsoft Ending Support for Windows 7

All software products have a life-cycle. After January 14, 2020, Microsoft will no longer provide security updates or support for PCs running the Windows 7 operating system. After this date, this product will no longer receive free: Technical support for any issues Software updates Security updat...

WordPress Releases Security Update

WordPress 5.1 and prior versions are affected by a vulnerability. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to take control of an affected website. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA encourages users and administrators to review the WordPress Security and Maintenance...

Google Releases Security Updates for Chrome

Google has released Chrome version 73.0.3683.75 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 revie...

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. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA encourages users and administrators to review the Cis...

Microsoft Releases February 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 National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center NCCIC, part of the Cybersecurity and...

Internet Romance Scams

The Federal Trade Commission FTC has released an article addressing a rise in reports of internet romance scams. In this type of fraud, cyber criminals gain the confidence of their victims and trick them into sending money. Use caution when online dating, and never send money or gifts to someone...

Drupal Releases Security Updates

Drupal has released security updates addressing vulnerabilities in Drupal 7.x, 8.5.x, and 8.6.x. A remote attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. The National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center NCCIC, part of the Cybersecurity and...

Juniper Networks Releases Multiple Security Updates

Juniper Networks has released multiple security updates to address vulnerabilities in various Juniper products. A remote 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...

Cisco Releases Security Updates

Cisco has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in Cisco AsyncOS Software for Cisco Email Security Appliance. A remote attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities to cause a denial-of-service condition. The National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center NCCIC, part o...

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. NCCIC encourages users and administrators to review the Apple security pages for the following products and apply the...

Google Releases Security Updates for Chrome

Google has released Chrome version 71.0.3578.80 for Windows, Mac, and Linux. This version addresses multiple 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...

FTC Releases Alert with Cybersecurity Resources for Non-Profits and Small Businesses

The Federal Trade Commission FTC has released an alert with new cybersecurity resources for non-profits and small businesses. These resources, which cover topics such as ransomware, phishing, and email authentication, aim to help organizations protect their network and information. NCCIC encourag...

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...

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. NCCIC encourages users and administrators to review the Mozilla Security Advisory for Thunderbird 60.2.1 and apply the...

NCCIC Webinar Series on Protecting Enterprise Network Infrastructure Devices

NCCIC is conducting a series of webinars on protecting enterprise network infrastructure devices. The webinar on Thursday, October 4, 2018, is the last in the series, and will be held from 1-2:30 p.m. ET. NCCIC encourages decision makers, network defenders, and procurement analysts to register fo...

FTC Issues Alert on Recent Facebook Breach

The Federal Trade Commission FTC has released an alert to provide Facebook users with recommended precautions against identity theft after the recent breach of the Facebook social media platform. NCCIC encourages users and administrators to review the FTC Alert and the NCCIC Tip on Preventing and...

Cisco Releases Security Updates

Cisco has released security updates to address multiple vulnerabilities affecting Cisco products. A remote attacker could exploit some of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. NCCIC encourages users and administrators to review the Cisco Security Advisories and Alerts webpa...

Cisco Releases Security Updates for Multiple Products

Cisco has released several updates to address vulnerabilities affecting multiple products. An attacker could exploit some of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. NCCIC encourages users and administrators to review the Cisco Security Advisories and Alerts webpage and apply...

VMware Releases Security Updates

VMware has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in VMware AirWatch Agent and Content Locker. An attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities to obtain access to sensitive information. NCCIC encourages users and administrators to review the VMware Security Advisory VMSA-2018-0023 a...

Adobe Releases Security Update for Creative Cloud

Adobe has released a security update to address a vulnerability in Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop Application. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain access to sensitive information. NCCIC encourages users and administrators to review Adobe Security Bulletin APSB18-32 and apply the...

Adobe Releases Security Updates

Adobe has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in Adobe Acrobat and Reader, Adobe Experience Manager, Adobe Flash Player, and Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop Application. An attacker could exploit some of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. NCCIC encourages...

FTC Issues Alert on Tech Support Scams

The Federal Trade Commission has released an alert on tech support scams. Scammers use pop-up messages, websites, emails, and phone calls to entice users to pay for fraudulent tech support services to repair problems that don’t exist. Users should not pay or give control of their devices to any...

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. NCCIC encourages users and administrators to review Apple security pages for the following products and apply the...

VMware Releases Security Updates

VMware has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in VMware ESXi, Workstation, and Fusion. An attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities to obtain sensitive information. NCCIC encourages users and administrators to review the VMware Security Advisory VMSA-2018-0016 and apply the...

Cisco Releases Security Updates for Multiple Products

Cisco has released several updates to address vulnerabilities affecting multiple products. A remote attacker could exploit some of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. NCCIC encourages users and administrators to review the following Cisco Security Advisories and apply the...

Microsoft Releases June 2018 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. NCCIC encourages users and administrators to review Microsoft's June 2018 Security Update Summary and Deployment...

Google Releases Security Update for Chrome

Google has released Chrome version 67.0.3396.79 for Windows, Mac, and Linux. This version addresses a vulnerability 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...

FBI Releases Article on Building a Digital Defense with Credit Reports

FBI has released an article on using credit reports to build a digital defense against identify theft. FBI explains how identity theft can deal a devastating blow to consumers' credit history. However, regularly checking the accuracy of credit reports can help consumers minimize risk. NCCIC...

Drupal Releases Critical Security Updates

Drupal has released critical updates addressing a vulnerability in Drupal 8.x and 7.x. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to take control of an affected system. NCCIC encourages users and administrators to review Drupal's Security Advisory and apply the necessary updates. This...

Drupal Releases Security Updates

Drupal has released updates addressing a vulnerability in Drupal 8 and 7. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain access to sensitive information. NCCIC encourages users and administrators to review the Drupal Security Advisory for additional information and apply the necessary...

NCCIC FY 2017 Year in Review Now Available

The Department of Homeland Security DHS National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center NCCIC is pleased to present the Fiscal Year 2017 NCCIC Year in Review. This review highlights NCCIC’s critical role in protecting the Nation’s cyber and communications systems. Throughout the...

Drupal Releases Critical Security Updates

Drupal has released critical updates addressing a vulnerability in Drupal 8, 7, and 6. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to take control of an affected system. NCCIC/US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review Drupal's Security Advisory and apply the necessary updates...

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 SHARPKNOT—used by the North Korean government. The U.S. Government refers to malicious cyber activity by the North Korean government as HIDDEN COBRA...

Citrix Releases Security Updates

Citrix has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in its XenServer. A remote attacker could exploit some of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. NCCIC/US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review the Citrix Security Bulletin CTX232655 and apply the...

Adobe Releases Security Updates

Adobe has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in Adobe Flash Player, Connect, and Dreamweaver. 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 APSB18-0...

IC3 Issues Alert on Increase in W-2 Phishing Campaigns

The Internet Crime Complaint Center IC3 has issued an alert on the increase in W-2-related phishing campaigns. Fraudsters often use tax-related phishing emails to get victims to provide personally identifiable information, click on a malicious link, or pay a ransom. NCCIC/US-CERT encourages...

FTC Warns of Online Dating Scams

The Federal Trade Commission FTC has released an article addressing scams targeting online daters. In this type of fraud, cyber criminals target victims, gain their confidence, and trick them into sending money. To stay safer online, review the FTC article on Online Dating Scams and the...

VMware Releases Security Updates

VMware has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in vRealize Automation, vSphere Integrated Containers, and AirWatch Console. An attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. NCCIC/US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review the VMwar...

Cisco Releases Security Updates

Cisco has released security updates to address vulnerabilities affecting multiple products. An attacker could exploit one of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. NCCIC/US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review the following Cisco Security Advisories and apply t...

VMware Releases Security Updates

VMware has released security updates to address multiple vulnerabilities in vRealize Operations for Horizon, vRealize Operations for Published Applications, Workstation, Horizon View Client, and Tools. A remote attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system...