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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 National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center NCCIC, part of the Cybersecurity and...
Adobe Releases Security Updates
Adobe has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in Adobe Experience Manager. An attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities to obtain sensitive information. The National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center NCCIC, part of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Securit...
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...
Adobe Releases Security Updates
Adobe has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in Adobe Acrobat and Reader. An 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 Infrastructure...
Adobe Releases Security Updates
Adobe has released security updates to address a vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to take control of an affected system. NCCIC encourages users and administrators to review Adobe Security Bulletin APSB18-44 and apply the necessary updates. This...
Holiday Scams and Malware Campaigns
As the holidays approach, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA reminds users to be aware of seasonal scams and malware campaigns. Users should be cautious of unsolicited emails that contain malicious links or attachments with malware, advertisements infected with malware, and...
Drupal Releases Security Updates
Drupal has released security updates addressing multiple vulnerabilities in Drupal 7.x and 8.x. A remote attacker could exploit some of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. NCCIC encourages users and administrators to review Drupal's Security Advisory and apply the necessa...
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...
Mozilla Releases Security Updates for Firefox
Mozilla has released security updates to address multiple vulnerabilities in Firefox and Firefox ESR. A remote attacker could exploit some of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. NCCIC encourages users and administrators to review the Mozilla Security Advisories for Firefo...
Problems with Automatic DNS Registration and Autodiscovery
The CERT Coordination Center CERT/CC has released information on problems associated with small office/home office routers using automatic Domain Name System DNS registration and autodiscovery. An attacker could exploit these problems to obtain sensitive information. NCCIC encourages users and...
Cisco Releases Security Update
Cisco has released a security update to address a vulnerability in Cisco Data Center Network Manager. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain access to sensitive information. NCCIC encourages users and administrators to review the Cisco Security Advisory and apply the necessa...
Adobe Releases Security Updates
Adobe has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in Adobe Photoshop CC. An attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. NCCIC encourages users and administrators to review Adobe Security Bulletin APSB18-28 and apply the necessary updates. This...
VMware Releases Security Updates
VMware has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in vSphere, Workstation, Fusion, and Virtual Appliances. An attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities to obtain sensitive information. NCCIC encourages users and administrators to review VMware Security Advisories VMSA-2018-0020,...
Mozilla Releases Security Update for Thunderbird
Mozilla has released a security update to address vulnerabilities in Thunderbird. A remote attacker could exploit one of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. NCCIC encourages users and administrators to review the Mozilla Security Advisory for Thunderbird 52.8 and apply th...
Red Hat Addresses DHCP Client Vulnerability
Red Hat has released security updates to address a vulnerability in its Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP client packages for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 and 7. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to take control of an affected system. NCCIC encourages users and administrators to...
VMware Releases Security Update
VMware has released a security update to address a vulnerability in NSX SD-WAN Edge by VeloCloud. 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-2018-0011 and apply the...
Apache Software Foundation Releases Security Update
The Apache Software Foundation has released a security update to address a vulnerability in Struts 2. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause a denial-of-service condition. NCCIC/US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review the Apache Security Bulletin and make the...
OpenSSL Releases Security Updates
OpenSSL has released security updates to address a vulnerability in previous versions of 1.1.0 and 1.0.2. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause a denial-of-service condition. NCCIC/US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review the OpenSSL Security Advisory 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/US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review the following Cisco Security Advisories and...
Google Releases Security Update for Chrome
Google has released Chrome version 64.0.3282.119 for Windows, Mac, and Linux. This version addresses vulnerabilities that a remote attacker could exploit to take control of an affected system. NCCIC/US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review the Chrome Releases page and apply the...
Meltdown and Spectre Side-Channel Vulnerabilities
US-CERT is aware of a set of security vulnerabilities—known as Meltdown and Spectre—that affect modern computer processors. Exploitation of these vulnerabilities could allow an attacker to obtain access to sensitive information. Users and administrators are encouraged to review Vulnerability Note...
Microsoft Releases December 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 December 2017 Security Update Summary and...
NCSC Releases Security Advisory
The United Kingdom's National Cyber Security Centre NCSC has released an advisory to highlight Neuron and Nautilus tools used alongside Snake—malware that provides a platform to steal sensitive data. NCSC provides enhanced cybersecurity services to protect against cybersecurity threats. US-CERT...
Holiday Scams and Malware Campaigns
US-CERT reminds users to remain vigilant when browsing or shopping online this holiday season. Emails and ecards from unknown senders may contain malicious links. Fake advertisements or shipping notifications may deliver attachments infected with malware. Spoofed email messages and phony posts on...
Mozilla Releases Security Updates
Mozilla has released security updates to address multiple vulnerabilities in Firefox 57 and ESR 52.5. An attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review the Mozilla Security Advisory for Firefox 57 and ESR...
IC3 Issues Alert on IoT Devices
In conjunction with National Cyber Security Awareness Month, the Internet Crime Complaint Center IC3 has issued an alert to individuals and businesses about the security risks involved with the Internet of Things IoT. IoT refers to the emerging network of devices e.g., smart TVs, home automation...
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 an affected system. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review the following Cisco Security Advisories and apply the...
Avast’s Piriform Releases Security Update for CCleaner
Piriform, a subsidiary of Avast, has released CCleaner 5.34 and has pushed v1.07.3214 to CCleaner Cloud users. These versions do not contain the Floxif malware found in the 32-bit versions of CCleaner 5.33.6162 and CCleaner Cloud 1.07.3191. Floxif malware collects information from the victim's...
Symantec Releases Security Update
Symantec has released an update to address vulnerabilities in the Symantec Messaging Gateway. 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 Symantec Security Advisory and...
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...
Google Releases Security Updates for Chrome
Google has released Chrome version 60.0.3112.78 for Windows, Mac, and Linux. This version addresses multiple vulnerabilities that, if exploited, may allow an attacker to take control of an affected system. Users and administrators are encouraged to review the Chrome Releases page and apply the...
Joomla! Releases Security Update
Joomla! has released version 3.7.3 of its Content Management System CMS software to address several 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 Joomla! Security...
Mozilla Releases Security Updates
Mozilla has released security updates to address multiple vulnerabilities in Firefox and Firefox ESR. 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 Firefo...
Google Releases Security Updates for Chrome
Google has released Chrome version 59.0.3071.86 for Windows, Mac, and Linux. This version addresses multiple vulnerabilities that, if exploited, may allow an attacker to take control of an affected system. Users and administrators are encouraged to review the Chrome Releases page and apply the...
FBI Releases Article on Protecting Business Email Systems
The Federal Bureau of Investigation FBI has released an article on Building a Digital Defense with an Email Fortress. FBI warns that scammers commonly target business email accounts with phishing and social engineering schemes. Strategies for preventing email compromises include avoiding the use ...
Apple Releases Security Updates
Apple has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in multiple products. A remote attacker may exploit some of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review Apple security pages for the following products and apply t...
Multiple Ransomware Infections Reported
US-CERT has received multiple reports of WannaCry ransomware infections in many countries around the world. Ransomware is a type of malicious software that infects a computer and restricts users’ access to it until a ransom is paid to unlock it. Individuals and organizations are discouraged from...
Cisco Releases Security Update
Cisco has released a security update to address a vulnerability in its WebEx Meetings Server which could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review the Cisco Security Advisory and apply the necessary update. This product is...
IC3 Warns of Increase in BEC/EAC Schemes
The Internet Crime Complaint Center IC3 has issued an alert describing a growing number of scams targeting businesses working with foreign suppliers or businesses that regularly perform wire transfer payments. These sophisticated scams are classified as business email compromise BEC or email...
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...
Vulnerabilities Identified in Network Time Protocol Daemon (ntpd)
The Network Time Foundation's NTP Project has has released version ntp-4.2.8p10 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 the...
Microsoft Ending Support for Windows Vista
All software products have a lifecycle. After April 11, 2017, Microsoft is ending support for the Windows Vista operating system. After this date, this product will no longer receive: Security updates, Non-security hotfixes, Free or paid assisted support options, or Online technical content updat...
Apache Software Foundation Releases Security Updates
The Apache Software Foundation has released security updates to address a vulnerability in Struts 2. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to take control of an affected system. Users and administrators are encouraged to review the Apache Security Bulletin and upgrade to Struts 2.3.3...
WordPress Releases Security Update
WordPress 4.7.1 and prior versions are affected by multiple vulnerabilities. A remote attacker could exploit some of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected website. On February 1, WordPress disclosed an additional vulnerability that is fixed in version 4.7.2. US-CERT encourages user...
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...
ISC Releases Security Updates for BIND
The Internet Systems Consortium ISC has released updates that address multiple vulnerabilities in BIND. A remote attacker could exploit any of these vulnerabilities to cause a denial-of-service condition. Available updates include: BIND 9 version 9.9.9-P5 BIND 9 version 9.10.4-P5 BIND 9 version...
VMWare Releases Security Updates
VMWare has released security updates to address a vulnerability in VMware Workstation and Fusion. 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-2016-0019 and...
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-P4 BIND 9 version 9.10.4-P4 BIND 9 version 9.11.0-P...
Cisco Releases Security Update
Cisco has released a security update to address a vulnerability in its Cisco WebEx Meetings Player. 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 and apply t...