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Samba Releases Security Updates
The Samba Team has released security updates to address several vulnerabilities in Samba. An attacker could exploit one of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. NCCIC/US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review the Samba Security Announcements for CVE-2018-1050 an...
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...
Google Releases Security Update for Chrome
Google has released Chrome version 65.0.3325.146 for Windows, Mac, and Linux. This version addresses vulnerabilities that an attacker could exploit to obtain access to sensitive information. NCCIC/US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review the Chrome Releases page and apply the necessa...
Red Hat Releases Security Guidance for Memcached
Red Hat has released security recommendations to address potential Distributed Denial of Service attacks using Memcached. This misconfiguration could allow an attacker to exploit Memcached services as a reflection and amplification vector, causing unexpected volumes of traffic to be sent to...
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...
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...
ICSJWG Call for Abstracts
The Industrial Control Systems Joint Working Group ICSJWG—a collaborative and coordinating body operating under the Critical Infrastructure Partnership Advisory Council CIPAC framework—has issued a call for abstracts to be presented at the ICSJWG Spring Meeting in Albuquerque, New Mexico, April...
FTC Releases Article on Choosing VPN Apps for Mobile Phones
The Federal Trade Commission FTC has issued guidance to consumers considering using a Virtual Private Network VPN for their mobile phones. Some mobile phone users choose to use VPNs to shield the information on their phones when using public Wi-Fi networks. NCCIC/US-CERT encourages consumers to...
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...
Drupal Releases Security Updates
Drupal has released an advisory to address multiple vulnerabilities in Drupal 7.x and 8.4.x. An attacker could exploit some of these vulnerabilities to obtain access to sensitive information. NCCIC/US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review Drupal's Security Advisory and upgrade to...
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...
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 HARDRAIN and BADCALL—used by the North Korean government. The U.S. Government refers to malicious cyber activity by the North Korean government as HIDDEN COBR...
Adobe Releases Security Updates
Adobe has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in Adobe Experience Manager, Acrobat, and Reader. A remote attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. NCCIC/US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review Adobe Security Bulletin APSB18-...
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...
Adobe Releases Security Updates for Flash Player
Adobe has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in Flash Player. A remote attacker could exploit one of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. NCCIC/US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review Adobe Security Bulletin APSB18-03 and apply the necessary...
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...
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...
FTC Warns of Online Dating Scams
The Federal Trade Commission FTC has released an article addressing scams targeting online daters. In this type of fraud, cyber criminals target victims, gain their confidence, and trick them into sending money. To stay safer online, review the FTC article on Online Dating Scams and the...
IC3 Warns of Impersonation Scams
The Internet Crime Complaint Center IC3 has released an alert on impersonation scams. In these schemes, scammers send emails impersonating IC3 to trick recipients into providing personally identifiable information or downloading malicious files. Users should use caution when reviewing unsolicited...
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...
Cisco Releases Security Updates
Cisco has released software updates to address a vulnerability in its IOS XR Software Release 5.3.4 for the Cisco Aggregation Services Router ASR 9000 Series. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause a denial-of-service condition. NCCIC/US-CERT encourages users and administrato...
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...
Cisco Releases Security Update
Cisco has released a security update to address a vulnerability in its Adaptive Security Appliance software. Exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to take control of an affected system. NCCIC/US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review the Cisco Security...
Tax Identity Theft Awareness Week
Tax Identity Theft Awareness Week is January 29 to February 2, and many federal agencies are offering information and resources to help consumers learn to protect themselves from tax-related identity theft and Internal Revenue Service IRS imposter scams. NCCIC/US-CERT encourages consumers to revi...
VMware Releases Security Updates
VMware has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in vRealize Automation, vSphere Integrated Containers, and AirWatch Console. An attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. NCCIC/US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review the VMwar...
Data Privacy Day
January 28 is Data Privacy Day DPD, an annual international effort to promote the importance of data privacy. DPD is sponsored in the United States by the National Cyber Security Alliance NCSA with the theme, Respecting Privacy, Safeguarding Data, and Enabling Trust. The NCSA Stay Safe Online...
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...
Google Releases Security Update for Chrome
Google has released Chrome version 64.0.3282.119 for Windows, Mac, and Linux. This version addresses vulnerabilities that a remote attacker could exploit to take control of an affected system. NCCIC/US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review the Chrome Releases page and apply the...
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/US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review Apple security pages for the following products and apply...
Mozilla Releases Security Updates
Mozilla has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in Firefox and Firefox ESR. 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 Mozilla Security Advisory for Firefox E...
Lenovo Releases Security Advisory
Lenovo has released security updates to address a vulnerability affecting Enterprise Network Operating System ENOS firmware. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive information. NCCIC/US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review Lenovo's Security Advisory and the...
NCSC Releases Security Advisory
The United Kingdom's National Cyber Security Centre NCSC has released a report updating its guidance on Turla Neuron malware, which provides a platform to steal sensitive data. NCSC provides enhanced cybersecurity services to protect against cybersecurity threats. NCCIC/US-CERT encourages users a...
Cisco Releases Security Updates
Cisco has released security updates to address vulnerabilities affecting multiple products. An attacker could exploit one 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 apply t...
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...
Oracle Releases January 2018 Security Bulletin
Oracle has released its Critical Patch Update for January 2018 to address 237 vulnerabilities across multiple products. A remote attacker could exploit some of these vulnerabilities to obtain access to sensitive information. NCCIC/US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review the Oracle...
VMware Releases Security Updates for Workstation, Fusion
VMware has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in VMware Workstation and Fusion. An attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. NCCIC/US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review the VMware Security Advisory VMSA-2018-0005 and appl...
Juniper Networks Releases Security Updates
Juniper Networks has released security updates to address vulnerabilities affecting multiple products. 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 following Juniper Security Advisori...
VMware Releases Security Updates
VMware has released security updates to address a vulnerability in multiple products. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain access to sensitive information. NCCIC/US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review the VMware Security Advisory VMSA-2018-0004 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...
Adobe Releases Security Updates for Flash Player
Adobe has released security updates to address a vulnerability in Flash Player. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive information. NCCIC/US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review Adobe Security Bulletin APSB18-01 and apply the necessary updates. This...
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/US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review...
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...
VMware Releases Security Updates
VMware has released security updates to address multiple vulnerabilities in vRealize Operations for Horizon, vRealize Operations for Published Applications, Workstation, Horizon View Client, and Tools. A remote attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system...
Mozilla Releases Security Update
Mozilla has released a security update to address a vulnerability in Firefox. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain access to sensitive information. NCCIC/US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review the Mozilla Security Advisory and update to Firefox 57.0.4. This produc...
Meltdown and Spectre Side-Channel Vulnerabilities
US-CERT is aware of a set of security vulnerabilities—known as Meltdown and Spectre—that affect modern computer processors. Exploitation of these vulnerabilities could allow an attacker to obtain access to sensitive information. Users and administrators are encouraged to review Vulnerability Note...
VMware Releases Security Updates
VMware has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in vSphere Data Protection. A remote attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review the VMware Security Advisory VMSA-2018-0001 and apply the...
Mozilla Releases Security Update for Thunderbird
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 52.5....
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 63.0.3239.108 for Windows, Mac, and Linux. This version addresses a vulnerability 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...