Category: Security threat – action needed

Windows Operating Systems in 99 Countries are Hit by Ransomware Attack

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75,0000 attacks have been recorded on Windows systems across 99 countries on Friday May 12, 2017. Windows systems that were not patched with Windows March updates are susceptible to this attack. This attack is spread through the EternalBlue vulnerability. This attack locks the infected computer and asks for ransom to unlock. The ransom payment window Read more about Windows Operating Systems in 99 Countries are Hit by Ransomware Attack[…]

Adobe releases security updates – update your systems asap Oct 13, 2016

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Adobe has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in Flash Player and the Creative Cloud Desktop Application. 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 APSB16-32 (external link) and APSB16-34 (external link) and apply the Read more about Adobe releases security updates – update your systems asap Oct 13, 2016[…]

Microsoft releases security updates – Oct 11, 2016

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Microsoft has released 10 updates to address vulnerabilities in Microsoft software. Exploitation of some of these vulnerabilities could allow a remote attacker to take control of an affected system. Users and administrators are encouraged to review Microsoft Security Bulletins MS16-118 through MS16-127 (external link) and apply the necessary updates. Read more.

Cisco releases security update – Oct 13, 2016

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Cisco 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. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review the following Cisco Security Advisories and apply the necessary updates. More info.

Update Google Chrome asap to avoid security pit falls

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Google has released Chrome version 54.0.2840.59 to address multiple vulnerabilities for Windows, Mac, and Linux. Exploitation of some of these vulnerabilities may allow an attacker to take control of an affected system. Users and administrators are encouraged to review the Chrome Releases (link is external) page and apply the necessary update.