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Google Releases Security Updates for Chrome
Google has released Chrome version 77.0.3865.75 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...
FBI Safe Online Surfing Challenge
The Federal Bureau of Investigation FBI has launched the Safe Online Surfing SOS Challenge, encouraging educators to promote web literacy and safety for students during the 2019-20 school year. FBI developed the program to educate children on how to navigate the web securely using activities that...
North Korean Malicious Cyber Activity
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA and the Federal Bureau of Investigation FBI have identified two malware variants—referred to as ELECTRICFISH and BADCALL—used by the North Korean government. The U.S. Government refers to malicious cyber activity by the North Korean...
U.S. Cyber Command Shares 11 New Malware Samples
U.S. Cyber Command has released 11 malware samples to the malware aggregation tool and repository, VirusTotal. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA encourages users and administrators to review U.S. Cyber Command’s VirusTotal page to view the samples. CISA also recommends use...
WordPress Releases Security Update
WordPress 5.2.2 and prior versions are affected by multiple vulnerabilities. An attacker could exploit some of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected website. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA encourages users and administrators to review the WordPress Securi...
Exim Releases Security Patches
Exim has released patches to address vulnerabilities affecting Exim 4.92.1 and prior versions. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to take control of an affected email server. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA encourages users and administrators to review th...
Ransomware Protection Strategies
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA has observed an increase in ransomware attacks across the Nation. Helping organizations protect themselves from ransomware is a chief priority for CISA. Organizations are encouraged to review the following resources to help prevent,...
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 some of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA...
FBI Releases Article on Think Before You Post Campaign
The Federal Bureau of Investigation FBI has released an article on their Think Before You Post campaign, designed to educate students on the use of social media and how to avoid making poor choices when posting, texting, or emailing thoughts or grievances that could lead to disruptive behavior,...
Cisco Releases Security Updates
Cisco has released security updates to address vulnerabilities affecting 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 the...
Mozilla Releases Security Updates for Firefox and Firefox ESR
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 Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA encourages users and administrators to review the...
NCSC Releases UK Cyber Incident Trends Report
The United Kingdom UK National Cyber Security Centre NCSC has released a report detailing cyber incident trends in the UK from October 2018 to April 2019. The report provides technical guidance on how to defend against, and recover from, the following cyber threats: ransomware, phishing,...
Potential Hurricane Dorian Cyber Scams
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA warns users to remain vigilant for malicious cyber activity targeting Hurricane Dorian disaster victims and potential donors. Fraudulent emails commonly appear after major natural disasters and often contain links or attachments that direc...
Supermicro Releases Security Updates
Supermicro has released security updates to address vulnerabilities affecting the Baseboard Management Controller BMC component of Supermicro X9, X10, and X11 platforms. A remote attacker could exploit some of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. The Cybersecurity and...
Samba Releases Security Updates
The Samba Team has released security updates to address a vulnerability in all versions of Samba from 4.9.0 onward. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive information. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA encourages users and administrators to review...
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...
September is National Preparedness Month: Be Prepared, Not Scared
National Preparedness Month NPM promotes family and community disaster and emergency planning. This year’s theme is “Prepared, Not Scared.” Although most people understand that being prepared is essential to getting through an emergency such as a natural disaster, there is less awareness about th...
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...
Google Releases Security Updates for Chrome
Google has released Chrome version 76.0.3809.132 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...
Protect Against Romance Scams
The Federal Trade Commission FTC has released a short video to help users spot and defend against romance scams. In this type of fraud, cyber criminals gain the confidence of their victims and trick them into sending money. The video includes stories that romance scammers tell to online daters to...
IRS Warns of New Email Scam
The Internal Revenue Service IRS has issued a warning about a new email scam in which malicious cyber actors send unsolicited emails to taxpayers from fake i.e., spoofed IRS email addresses. The emails contain a link to a spoofed IRS.gov website that displays fake details about the targeted...
FISMA Annual Report to Congress
The Office of Management and Budget OMB has published its Fiscal Year FY 2018 Annual Report to Congress on the implementation of the Federal Information Security Modernization Act of 2014 FISMA. The document includes data reported by agencies to OMB and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Securi...
CISA Strategic Intent: Defend Today, Secure Tomorrow
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA has released the CISA Strategic Intent document, framing the new agency’s mission to protect the Nation’s critical infrastructure from physical and cyber threats. The document details CISA Director Christopher Krebs’ strategic vision and...
Cisco Releases Security Updates
Cisco has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in Cisco Integrated Management Controller IMC Supervisor, Unified Computing System UCS Director, and UCS Director Express for Big Data. A remote attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. The...
CISA Insights: Ransomware Outbreak
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA has released its first CISA Insights product, which discusses the rapid emergence of ransomware across our Nation’s networks. CISA Insights – Ransomware Outbreak includes steps in the following key areas to help organizations protect...
Cyber Safety for Students
As summer break ends, many students will return to school with mobile devices, such as smart phones, tablets, and laptops. Although these devices can help students complete schoolwork and stay in touch with family and friends, there are risks associated with using them. However, there are simple...
Microsoft Releases Security Update for Windows Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Microsoft has released a security update to address an elevation of privilege vulnerability CVE-2019-1162 in Windows. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to take control of an affected system. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA encourages users and administrators t...
Multiple HTTP/2 Implementation Vulnerabilities
The CERT Coordination Center CERT/CC has released information on vulnerabilities affecting HTTP/2 implementations. An attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities to cause a denial-of-service DoS condition. Attacks can consume excessive system resources and lead to distributed DoS DDoS attacks. T...
IRS Security Summit Series for Tax Professionals: Create a Data Theft Recovery Plan
The fifth and final step in the Internal Revenue Service IRS Security Summit series for tax professionals is creating a data theft recovery plan. IRS issued a news release highlighting the importance of understanding the risks posed by national and international cybersecurity criminal syndicates,...
Microsoft Releases Security Updates to Address Remote Code Execution Vulnerabilities
Microsoft has released security updates to address two remote code execution vulnerabilities, CVE-2019-1181 and CVE-2019-1182, in the following operating systems: Windows 7 SP1 Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 Windows Server 2012 Windows 8.1 Windows Server 2012 R2 Windows 10 Windows Server 2016 Windows...
Intel Releases Security Updates
Intel has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in multiple products. An attacker could exploit some of these vulnerabilities to gain an escalation of privileges on a previously infected machine. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA encourages users and...
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...
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...
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...
ACSC Releases Advisory on Password Spraying Attacks
The Australian Cyber Security Centre ACSC has released an advisory on password spraying attacks. Password spraying is a type of brute-force attack in which a malicious actor uses a single password against targeted user accounts before moving on to attempt a second password, and so on. This...
Cisco Releases Security Updates for Multiple Products
Cisco has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in multiple Cisco 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 review the...
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...
El Paso and Dayton Tragedy-Related Scams and Malware Campaigns
In the wake of the recent shootings in El Paso, TX, and Dayton, OH, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA advises users to watch out for possible malicious cyber activity seeking to capitalize on these tragic events. Users should exercise caution in handling emails related to...
SWAPGS Spectre Side-Channel Vulnerability
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA is aware of a vulnerability CVE-2019-1125 known as SWAPGS, which is a variant of Spectre Variant 1—that affects modern computer processors. This vulnerability can be exploited to steal sensitive data present in a computer systems' memory...
VMware Releases Security Updates for Multiple Products
VMware has released a security advisory to address vulnerabilities affecting multiple products. 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 administrators to review...
Cylance Antivirus Vulnerability
The CERT Coordination Center CERT/CC has released information on a vulnerability affecting Cylance Antivirus products. A remote attacker could bypass Cylance antivirus detection. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA encourages users and administrators to review CERT/CC...
FTC Releases Alert on the Capital One Data Breach
The Federal Trade Commission FTC has released an alert on the Capital One data breach that exposed the personal information of 106 million Capital One credit card customers and applicants. FTC reminds users to check and monitor their credit report to protect against identify theft and to be aware...
IRS Reminds Tax Professionals: Beware Phishing Emails
The Internal Revenue Service IRS has issued a news release warning tax professionals of the continued threat of phishing emails. Phishing emails are one of the most common ways cyber criminals steal sensitive data. Educating personnel on the risks posed by phishing emails is part of the Taxes...
Cisco Releases Security Updates
Cisco has released security updates to address a vulnerability in Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Fabric Switches. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to take control of an affected system. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA encourages users and administrators to review th...
NIST Publishes Multifactor Authentication Practice Guide
The National Institute of Standards and Technology NIST National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence NCCoE has published NIST Cybersecurity Practice Guide: Multifactor Authentication for E-Commerce. The guide provides e-commerce organizations multifactor authentication MFA protection methods they...
CIS Releases Newsletter on Cleaning Up Data and Devices
The Center for Internet Security CIS July Newsletter reminds users to properly dispose of old or unused data and devices. Without careful management of online accounts, cloud storage, physical storage, and electronic devices, users could inadvertently disclose sensitive information that can be...
Google Releases Security Updates for Chrome
Google has released Chrome version 76.0.3809.87 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...
CISA Releases Advisory on Wind River VxWorks Platform
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA has released an Industrial Control Systems ICS Advisory on multiple vulnerabilities in the Wind River VxWorks Platform. A remote attacker could exploit some of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. CISA encourages...
Steps to Safeguard Against Ransomware Attacks
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA, Multi-State Information Sharing & Analysis Center MS-ISAC, National Governors Association NGA, and the National Association of State Chief Information Officers NASCIO have released a Joint Ransomware Statement with recommendations for sta...
Save the Date: 2019 CISA Cybersecurity Summit
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA will be hosting the 2019 CISA Cybersecurity Summit from September 18-20, 2019, at National Harbor, MD. This summit will provide a forum for critical infrastructure stakeholders to discuss current cybersecurity topics, including emerging...