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...

Securing Mobile Devices During Summer Travel

As summer begins, many people will travel with their mobile devices. Although these devices—such as smart phones, tablets, and laptops—offer a range of conveniences, users should be mindful of potential threats and vulnerabilities while traveling with them. NCCIC encourages users to review the...

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...

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...

FTC Releases Alert on Tax Identity Theft

The Federal Trade Commission FTC and the Internal Revenue Service IRS are offering consumers a new way to report tax-related identity theft to the IRS online. Tax-related identity theft happens when someone steals your Social Security number to file a tax return and claims your refund. To report...

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...

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...

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...

National Consumer Protection Week

March 4–10 is National Consumer Protection Week NCPW, an event to encourage people and businesses to learn more about avoiding scams and understanding consumer rights. During NCPW, the Federal Trade Commission FTC and its partners highlight free resources to help protect consumers. NCCIC/US-CERT...

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...

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...

Safer Internet Day

February 6, 2018, is Safer Internet Day SID, a worldwide event aimed at promoting the safe and positive use of digital technology for all users, especially children and teens. This year's SID theme—Create, Connect and Share Respect: A better Internet starts with you—encourages everyone to play...

Mozilla Releases Security Update for Firefox

Mozilla has released a security update to address a vulnerability in Firefox. Exploitation of this vulnerability may allow an attacker to take control of an affected system. NCCIC/US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review the Mozilla Security Advisory for Firefox 58.0.1 and apply the...

ISC Releases Security Advisories for DHCP, BIND

The Internet Systems Consortium ISC has released updates or workarounds that address vulnerabilities in versions of ISC Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP and Berkeley Internet Name Domain BIND. A remote attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities to cause a denial-of-service condition...

Cisco Releases Security Update for IOS XE Software

Cisco has released a security update to address a vulnerability in its IOS XE software. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause a denial-of-service condition. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review the Cisco Security Advisory and apply the necessary update. This...

Oracle Releases Security Bulletin

Oracle has released its Critical Patch Update for October 2017 to address 252 vulnerabilities across multiple products. A remote attacker could exploit some of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. Users and administrators are encouraged to review the Oracle October 2017...

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...

Google Releases Security Updates for Chrome

Google has released Chrome version 61.0.3163.79 for Windows, Mac, and Linux. This version addresses multiple vulnerabilities that an attacker could exploit to take control of an affected system. Users and administrators are encouraged to review the Chrome Releases page and apply the necessary...

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 52.3...

Drupal Releases Security Updates

Drupal has released an advisory to address several vulnerabilities in Drupal 8.x. A remote attacker could exploit one of these vulnerabilities to obtain or modify sensitive information. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review Drupal's Security Advisory and upgrade to version 8.3.7...

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 Advisories for...

FTC Releases Alert on Digital Security While Traveling

The Federal Trade Commission FTC has released an alert on ensuring good digital security while traveling. Security recommendations include using caution while accessing free Wi-Fi hotspots, keeping all software updated, and using Virtual Private Networks VPNs. US-CERT encourages users to refer to...

FTC Releases Alert on Charity Scams

The Federal Trade Commission FTC has released an alert on charity scams. Recent acts of fraud include solicitations from scammers requesting payment to claim a sweepstakes prize. Anytime someone asks you to pay to obtain a prize, it is a scam. US-CERT encourages consumers to refer to the FTC Aler...

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 a system. Users and administrators are encouraged to review the following Cisco Security Advisories and apply the necessary updates:...

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 a system. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review the following Cisco Security Advisories and apply the necessar...

FTC Announces Resource for Small Business Owners

The Federal Trade Commission FTC has released an announcement about its new website devoted to protecting small businesses. This resource aims to help business owners avoid scams, protect their computers and networks, and keep their customers' and employees' data safe. Business owners and other...

Apple Releases Security Update for iOS

Apple has released a security update to address a vulnerability in iOS. Exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to take control of an affected system. Users and administrators are encouraged to review the Apple security page for iOS and apply the necessary update. This...

Google Releases Security Updates for Chrome

Google has released Chrome version 57.0.2987.133 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...

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...

Adobe Releases Security Updates

Adobe has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in Adobe Flash Player, Digital Editions, and Campaign. 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 Securi...

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-P6 BIND 9 version 9.10.4-P6 BIND 9 version 9.11.0-P...

VMware Releases Security Update

VMware has released a security update to address a vulnerability in vSphere Hypervisor ESXi. Exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to take control of an affected system. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review VMware Security Advisory VMSA-2016-0023 and...

Apple Releases Security Updates

Apple has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in tvOS and iOS. Exploitation of some of these vulnerabilities may allow a remote attacker to take control of an affected system. US-CERT encourages users and administrators review the Apple security pages for tvOS and iOS and apply t...

Symantec Releases Security Updates

Symantec has released security updates to address a vulnerability in Norton and Symantec enterprise products. Exploitation of this vulnerability may allow an attacker to take control of an affected system. Users and administrators are encouraged to review Symantec Security Advisory SYM16-021 and...

Symantec Releases Security Updates

Symantec has released security updates to address a vulnerability in multiple products. Exploitation of this vulnerability may allow an attacker to take control of an affected system. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review Symantec Security Advisory SYM16-020 and apply the necessar...

OpenSSL Releases Security Update

OpenSSL version 1.1.0c has been released to address vulnerabilities in prior versions. Exploitation of some of these vulnerabilities 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...

Apple Release Security Update for iOS

Apple has released a security update to address vulnerabilities in iOS. 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 the Apple security page for iOS and apply the necessary...

National Cyber Security Awareness Month

October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month, an annual campaign to raise awareness about cybersecurity. In partnership with DHS, the National Cyber Security Alliance has released the first in a series of tips focused on helping people protect their online activities and increase their...

FTC Releases Data Breach Recovery and Prevention Video

The Federal Trade Commission FTC has released a step-by-step video to users whose personal information may have been exposed in a data breach. This video provides instruction on how to report an incident and develop a personal recovery plan after a data breach has occurred. US-CERT encourages use...

Adobe Releases Security Updates

Adobe has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in Digital Editions, Flash Player, and Air SKD & Compiler software. 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 Ado...

Apple Releases Security Update

Apple has released a security update to address a vulnerability in AirPort Base Station Wi-Fi enabled devices. Exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to take control of an affected system. Users and administrators are encouraged to review the Apple security page for AirPor...

Apple Releases Multiple Security Updates

Apple has released security updates for tvOS, iOS, watchOS, OS X El Capitan, Safari, and iTunes. Exploitation of some of these vulnerabilities may allow a remote attacker to take control of an affected system. Available updates include: tvOS 9.2.1 for Apple TV 4th generation iOS 9.3.2 for iPhone ...

Adobe Releases Security Updates

Adobe has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in ColdFusion, Acrobat, and Reader. 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 Bulletins...

Cisco Releases Security Update

Cisco has released a security update to address a vulnerability in its Cisco Unified Computing System UCS Central Software. 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...

VMware Releases Security Updates

VMware has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in VMware vRealize Automation and vRealize Business Advanced and Enterprise. Exploitation of these vulnerabilities may allow a remote attacker to take control of an affected system. Users and administrators are encouraged to review...

OpenSSH Releases Security Update

OpenSSH version 7.2p2 has been released to address a vulnerability in all prior versions. Exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review the OpenSSH Security Advisory and apply the necessary...

IRS Issues Alert for Tax Phishing Scheme

The Internal Revenue Service IRS has issued a news release addressing a new spear phishing scheme targeting payroll and human resource professionals. In this scheme, cybercriminals pose as company executives requesting personal information on employees. US-CERT encourages users and administrators...

Google Releases Security Update for Chrome

Google has released Chrome version 49.0.2623.75 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 Shares Security Tips for ASUS Wireless Routers

The Federal Trade Commission FTC has provided network security tips for vulnerable ASUS-branded wireless routers. Major security flaws in these routers may have exposed customers' sensitive information to malicious actors. FTC urges consumers to download the latest security updates for their...