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VMware Releases Security Updates
VMware has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in vCenter Server, ESXi, Workstation, and Fusion. 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...
Drupal Releases Security Update
Drupal has released a security update to address a vulnerability in Drupal Core. A remote 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 Drupal’s security...
Intel Releases Security Updates, Mitigations for Multiple Products
Intel has released security updates and recommendations to address vulnerabilities in multiple 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...
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...
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...
Cisco Releases Security Update
Cisco has released a security update to address a vulnerability in Network Assurance Engine. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive information. The National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center NCCIC, part of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security...
CISA Awareness Briefing on Chinese Malicious Cyber Activity
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA will conduct a series of virtual awareness briefings on Chinese malicious cyber activity targeting managed service providers MSPs. Briefings will be held from 1–2 p.m. ET on the dates listed below: Wednesday, February 6 Friday, February 22...
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...
Oracle Releases January 2019 Security Bulletin
Oracle has released its Critical Patch Update for January 2019 to address 284 vulnerabilities across multiple 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...
Securing New Devices
During the holidays, internet-connected devices also known as Internet of Things IoT are often popular gifts—such as smart TVs, watches, toys, phones, and tablets. This technology provides a level of convenience to our lives, but it requires that we share more information than ever. The security ...
Cisco Releases Security Updates
Cisco has released security updates to address a vulnerability in Adaptive Security Appliance. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to take control of an affected system. The National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center NCCIC, part of the Cybersecurity and...
SamSam Ransomware
The Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Bureau of Investigation have identified cyber threat actors using SamSam ransomware—also known as MSIL/SAMAS.A—to target industries in the United States and worldwide. NCCIC encourages users and administrators to review Alert AA18-337A: SamSam...
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...
National Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity
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...
VMware Releases Security Update
VMware has released a security update to address a vulnerability in AirWatch Console. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to take control of an affected system. NCCIC encourages users and administrators to review the VMware Security Advisory VMSA-2018-0024 and apply the necessary update...
APTs Targeting IT Service Provider Customers
The National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center NCCIC has received multiple reports of advanced persistent threat APT actors actively exploiting trust relationships in information technology IT service provider networks around the world. NCCIC encourages users and administrators ...
NCCIC Webinar Series on Protecting Enterprise Network Infrastructure Devices
NCCIC will conduct a series of webinars on Protecting Enterprise Network Infrastructure Devices over the next two weeks. Each webinar will be held from 1-2:30 p.m. ET on the dates listed below: Monday, September 24 Thursday, September 27 Tuesday, October 2 Thursday, October 4 NCCIC encourages...
Apache Releases Security Updates for Tomcat Native
The Apache Foundation has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in Apache Tomcat Native. A remote attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected server. NCCIC encourages users and administrators to review the Apache Advisory and Tomcat Native Downloads...
Cisco Releases Security Updates
Cisco has released updates to address vulnerabilities affecting Cisco products. A remote attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities to cause a denial-of-service condition. NCCIC encourages users and administrators to review the following Cisco Security Advisories and apply the necessary updates...
VMware Releases Security Updates
VMware has released security updates to address a vulnerability in Horizon 6, 7, and Horizon Client for Windows. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive information. NCCIC encourages users and administrators to review the VMware Security Advisory VMSA-2018-0019 and apply...
Mozilla Releases Security Update for Thunderbird
Mozilla has released a security update to address vulnerabilities in Thunderbird. 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 Advisory for Thunderbird 60 and apply the...
Cisco Releases Security Updates
Cisco has released updates to address vulnerabilities affecting Cisco products. A remote 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 website and apply the...
FBI Releases Article on Digital Defense Against ID Theft
FBI has released an article on building a digital defense against identify theft. FBI explains that the growing number of data breaches put more people at risk of becoming a victim of identity theft. However, implementing basic security practices can help users minimize their risk. NCCIC encourag...
First Lady’s 'Be Best' Initiative Addresses Kids' Online Safety
First Lady Melania Trump has announced her initiative to help children be their best. As part of her initiative, the First Lady released a guide to help parents and other adults discuss online safety and responsibility with children. Children taught about internet safety, appropriate online...
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...
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...
Microsoft Releases January 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. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review Microsoft's January 2018 Security Update Summary and Deployme...
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...
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...
Adobe Releases Security Updates
Adobe has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in Flash Player, Photoshop CC, Adobe Connect, DNG Converter, InDesign, Digital Editions, Shockwave Player, and Experience Manager. Exploitation of some of these vulnerabilities may allow a remote attacker to take control of an affecte...
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...
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...
Adobe Releases Security Updates
Adobe has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in Adobe Flash Player, Acrobat, Reader, Experience Manager, and Digital Editions. Exploitation of some of these vulnerabilities may allow a remote attacker to take control of an affected system. US-CERT encourages users and...
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...
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...
Microsoft Releases May 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 May 2017 Security Update Summary and Deployment Information...
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...
VMware Releases Security Updates
VMware has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in ESXi, Workstation, and Fusion. 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 VMware Security Advisory...
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...
Microsoft SMBv1 Vulnerability
Microsoft has released a security update to address a vulnerability in implementations of Server Message Block 1.0 SMBv1. Exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to take control of an affected system. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review Microsoft Securit...
Cisco Releases Security Updates
Cisco has released several updates to address vulnerabilities affecting multiple products. A remote attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. Users and administrators are encouraged to review the following Cisco Security Advisories and apply the necessary...
IRS Releases Tax-Time Guide
The Internal Revenue Service IRS has released tax-time advice intended to help the public protect their personal and financial data and computers. Recommendations include using strong passwords, backing up files, and using robust security software to help block malware and viruses. Users and...
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...
Apple Releases Security Update
Apple has released a security updates to address a vulnerability in GarageBand. 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 GarageBand and apply the necessary...
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...
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 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 Adobe Security Bulletins APSB16-38, APSB16-39,...
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...