IC3 Issues Alert on Ransomware

The Internet Crime Complaint Center IC3 has released an alert on ransomware threats to U.S. businesses and organizations. Ransomware is a type of malware designed to deny access to a computer system or data until a ransom is paid. Cyber criminals often infect organizations with ransomware through...

Microsoft Releases August 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...

Adobe Releases Security Updates for Multiple Products

Adobe has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in multiple Adobe products. An attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA encourages users and administrators to review the following...

NCSA Webinar on Cybersecurity for Small Businesses

The National Cyber Security Alliance NCSA and INFOSEC are hosting a webinar to educate small businesses on how to protect against phishing, vishing, and smishing threats. The webinar will be held on Tuesday, August 13, 2019 from 2-3 p.m. ET. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency CISA...

Google Releases Security Updates for Chrome

Google has released Chrome version 76.0.3809.100 for Windows, Mac, and Linux. This version addresses a vulnerability 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...

Vulnerabilities in Multiple VPN Applications

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA is aware of vulnerabilities affecting multiple Virtual Private Network VPN applications. A remote attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. CISA encourages administrators to review the following...

Apple Releases Multiple Security Updates

Apple 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 App...

Dell Releases Security Advisory for Dell SupportAssist

Dell has released a security advisory to address a vulnerability in Dell SupportAssist software. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to access sensitive information. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA encourages users and administrators to review Dell Security...

Multiple Vulnerabilities Affecting Linux, FreeBSD Kernels

The CERT Coordination Center CERT/CC has released information on TCP networking vulnerabilities affecting Linux and FreeBSD kernels. A remote attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities to cause a denial-of-service condition. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA encourages...

Adobe Releases Security Updates

Adobe has released security updates to address vulnerabilities affecting ColdFusion, Adobe Campaign, and Adobe Flash Player. An attacker could exploit some these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA encourages users and...

Google Releases Security Update for Chrome

Google has released Chrome version 75.0.3770.80 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...

Apache Releases Security Update for Apache HTTP Server

The Apache Software Foundation has released Apache HTTP Server version 2.4.39 to address multiple vulnerabilities. An attacker could exploit one of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA encourages users and...

Cisco Releases Security Updates for Multiple Products

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...

ASUS Releases Security Update for Live Update Software

ASUS has released Live Update version 3.6.8. This version addresses vulnerabilities that a remote attacker could exploit to take control of an affected system. These vulnerabilities were detected in exploits in the wild. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA encourages users a...

Now Available: Recording of Chinese Malicious Cyber Activity Briefing

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA has posted the February 14, 2019, Awareness Briefing on Chinese Malicious Cyber Activity. This webinar provides background and mitigation techniques on Chinese malicious cyber activity targeting managed service providers MSPs. CISA...

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...

Cisco Releases Security Updates

Cisco has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in Cisco products. A remote attacker could exploit one of these vulnerabilities to cause a denial-of-service condition. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA encourages users and administrators to review the...

Adobe Releases Security Updates

Adobe has released security updates to address a vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat and Reader. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive information. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA encourages users and administrators to review Adobe Security Bulletin...

Adobe Releases Security Updates

Adobe has released security updates to address vulnerabilities affecting Adobe Flash Player, Acrobat and Reader, ColdFusion, and Creative Cloud Desktop Application. An attacker could exploit some of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. The National Cybersecurity and...

CERT/CC Reports Microsoft Exchange 2013 and Newer are Vulnerable to NTLM Relay Attacks

The CERT Coordination Center CERT/CC has released information to address NTLM relay attacks affecting Microsoft Exchange 2013 and newer versions. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to take control of an affected system. The National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration...

Bomb Threats Emailed Around the World

The National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center NCCIC, part of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA, is aware of a worldwide email campaign targeting businesses and organizations with bomb threats. The emails claim that a device will detonate unless a ransom ...

Adobe Releases Security Updates

Adobe has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in Adobe Flash Player and Adobe Flash Player installer. 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-...

Cisco Releases Security Advisory

Cisco has released a security advisory to address a vulnerability affecting Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software and Cisco Firepower Threat Defense Software. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause a denial-of-service condition. NCCIC encourages users and administrators ...

DHS Webinar: Communicating Cyber Risk to Agency Decision Makers and Mission Owners

DHS Office of Cybersecurity and Communications Assistant Secretary Jeanette Manfra is hosting a webinar on communicating cybersecurity risk issues to federal department and agency executives and mission owners on Tuesday, October 30, 2018, from 12-1 p.m. ET. NCCIC encourages users and...

Cisco Releases Security Updates

Cisco has released security updates to address multiple vulnerabilities affecting Cisco products. An attacker could exploit one 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...

VMware Releases Security Updates

VMware has released security updates to address a vulnerability in ESXi, Workstation, and Fusion. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to take control of an affected system. NCCIC encourages users and administrators to review VMware Security Advisory VMSA-2018-0026 and apply the necessary...

Google Releases Security Update for Chrome

Google has released Chrome version 70.0.3538.67 for Windows, Mac, and Linux. This version addresses 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 update. Th...

NCCIC Webinar Series on Protecting Enterprise Network Infrastructure Devices

NCCIC is conducting a series of webinars on protecting enterprise network infrastructure devices. Each webinar will be held from 1-2:30 p.m. ET on the dates listed below: Thursday, September 27 Tuesday, October 2 Thursday, October 4 NCCIC encourages decision makers, network defenders, and...

Google Releases Security Update for Chrome

Google has released Chrome version 69.0.3497.92 for Windows, Mac, and Linux. This version addresses vulnerabilities, one of which 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...

CIS Releases 2017 Year in Review

The Center for Internet Security CIS has released its 2017 Year in Review. CIS is home to the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center MS-ISAC, an NCCIC partner focused on cyber threat prevention, protection, response, and recovery for U.S. state, local, tribal, and territorial...

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. NCCIC encourages users and administrators to review the following Cisco Security Advisories and apply the necessa...

Adobe Releases Security Updates

Adobe has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in Adobe Connect, Adobe Flash Player, and Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop Application. A remote attacker could exploit some of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. NCCIC encourages users and administrators to revi...

MS-ISAC Releases Advisory on PHP Vulnerabilities

The Multi-State Information Sharing & Analysis Center MS-ISAC has released an advisory on multiple Hypertext Preprocessor PHP vulnerabilities. An attacker could exploit one of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. NCCIC encourages users and administrators to review MS-ISAC...

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...

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...

Microsoft Releases February 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/US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review Microsoft's February 2018 Security Update Summary and...

Apple Releases Multiple Security Updates

Apple has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in multiple products. An attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities to obtain access to sensitive information. NCCIC/US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review Apple security pages for the following products and apply the...

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

Google Releases Security Update for Chrome

Google has released Chrome version 62.0.3202.89 for Windows, Mac, and Linux. This version addresses vulnerabilities that an attacker could exploit to take control of an affected system. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review the Chrome Releases page and apply the necessary update...

Protecting Critical Infrastructure from Cyber Threats

October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, an annual campaign to raise awareness about cybersecurity. Building resilience in critical infrastructure is crucial to national security. The essential infrastructure systems that support our daily lives—such as electricity, financial...

Google Releases Security Update for Chrome

Google has released Chrome version 62.0.3202.75 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 Releases page and apply the necessary update...

The Internet Wants You: Consider a Career in Cybersecurity

October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, an annual campaign to raise awareness about cybersecurity. The month’s themes educate students and professionals about cybersecurity attack methods, best practices, and preventive measures and are geared toward informing the next generation of...

Hurricane-Related Scams

As the peak of the 2017 hurricane season approaches, US-CERT warns users to be watchful for various malicious cyber activity targeting both disaster victims and potential donors. Users should exercise caution when handling emails that relate to recent hurricanes, even if those emails appear 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 52.3...

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...

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...

WordPress Releases Security Update

WordPress versions prior to 4.7.5 are affected by multiple vulnerabilities. A remote attacker could exploit some of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected website. Users and administrators are encouraged to review the WordPress Security Release and upgrade to WordPress 4.7.5. This...

Cisco Releases Security Updates

Cisco has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in its IOS and IOS XE Software. A remote attacker could exploit one of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. Users and administrators are encouraged to review the Cisco Security Advisory and apply the necessary...

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...