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...

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...

North Korean Malicious Cyber Activity

The Department of Homeland Security DHS and the Federal Bureau of Investigation FBI released a joint Technical Alert TA that identifies two families of malware—referred to as Joanap and Brambul—used by the North Korean government. The U.S. Government refers to malicious cyber activity by the Nort...

VPNFilter Destructive Malware

NCCIC is aware of a sophisticated modular malware system known as VPNFilter. Devices known to be affected by VPNFilter include Linksys, MikroTik, NETGEAR, and TP-Link networking equipment, as well as QNAP network-attached storage NAS devices. Devices compromised by VPNFilter may be vulnerable to...

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...

Adobe Releases Security Updates

Adobe has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in Adobe Acrobat and Reader and Photoshop CC. A remote attacker could exploit some of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. NCCIC encourages users and administrators to review Adobe Security Bulletins APSB18-09...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Cisco Releases Security Updates

Cisco has released an updated advisory and security updates to address a vulnerability affecting its Adaptive Security Appliance software. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to take control of an affected system. NCCIC/US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review Cisco's...

Pyeongchang 2018: Staying Cyber Safe during the Olympics

As the 2018 Olympic Games in Pyeongchang approach, NCCIC/US-CERT reminds travelers to be aware of cybersecurity risks. At high-profile events, cyber activists may take advantage of the large audience to spread their message. Cyber criminals may attempt to steal personally identifiable information...

Mozilla Releases Security Update for Thunderbird

Mozilla has released a security update to address multiple vulnerabilities in Thunderbird. An attacker could exploit some of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. NCCIC/US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review the Mozilla Security Advisory for Thunderbird 52.6...

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...

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...

IC3 Issues Alert on DDoS Attacks

The Internet Crime Complaint Center IC3 has issued an alert on distributed denial-of-service DDoS-for-hire services advertised on criminal forums and marketplaces. Using DDoS attacks to prevent legitimate users from accessing websites or information can lead to serious consequences. US-CERT...

Mozilla Releases Security Update

Mozilla has released a security update to address multiple vulnerabilities in Thunderbird. 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 Mozilla Security Advisory for...

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...

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...

Cisco Releases Security Updates

Cisco has released updates to address several vulnerabilities affecting multiple products. Exploitation of one of these vulnerabilities may allow a remote attacker to cause a denial-of-service condition. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review the following Cisco Security Advisories...

Microsoft Releases July 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 July 2017 Security Update Summary and Deployment Informatio...

Drupal Releases Security Updates

Drupal has released an advisory to address several vulnerabilities in Drupal versions 7.x and 8.x. A remote attacker could exploit one of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review Drupal's Security Advisory and upgrade to...

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...

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...

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...

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...

OpenSSL Releases Security Update

OpenSSL version 1.1.0e has been released to address a vulnerability for users of version 1.1.0. Exploitation of this vulnerability 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 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...

Cisco Clock Signal Component Failure Advisory

Cisco has released a hardware advisory for a clock signal component used in some of its devices, which include switches and routers. Devices that contain the faulty component could potentially fail after 18 months of use. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review the Cisco advisory fo...

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...

Google Releases Security Updates for Chrome

Google has released Chrome version 55.0.2883.75 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...

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...

Adobe Releases Security Updates

Adobe has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in Flash Player and Connect. 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 APSB16-37 and...

Microsoft Releases Security Updates

Microsoft has released 14 updates to address multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft software. A remote attacker could exploit some of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. Users and administrators are encouraged to review Microsoft Security Bulletins MS16-129 through MS16-14...

Adobe Releases Security Update

Adobe has released a security update to address a vulnerability in Flash Player. Exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to take control of an affected system. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review Adobe Security Bulletin APSB16-36 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...

Apple Releases Security Updates

Apple has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in macOS Server, macOS Sierra, Safari, and iCloud for Windows. 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...

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 Updates

Apple has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in OS X and Safari. 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 Apple security page for OS X and Safari and app...

Adobe Releases Security Updates for ColdFusion

Adobe has released security updates to address a vulnerability in ColdFusion. Exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information from an affected system. Users and administrators are encouraged to review Adobe Security Bulletin APSB16-30 and apply the...

VMware Releases Security Update

VMware has released a security update to address vulnerabilities in vCenter Server, vSphere Hypervisor ESXi, Workstation Pro, Workstation Player, Fusion, and Tools. Exploitation of one of these vulnerabilities could allow a remote attacker to take control of an affected system. US-CERT encourages...

Microsoft Releases Security Updates

Microsoft has released 11 updates to address vulnerabilities in Microsoft software. Exploitation of one of these vulnerabilities could allow a remote attacker to take control of an affected system. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review Microsoft Security Bulletins MS16-084 through...