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NCSC-NZ Releases Advisory on Cyber Threats Related to Russia-Ukraine Tensions
Original release date: February 18, 2022The New Zealand National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC-NZ) has released a General Security Advisory (GSA) on preparing for cyber threats relating to tensions between Russia and Ukraine. The advisory recommends
CISA Compiles Free Cybersecurity Services and Tools for Network Defenders
Original release date: February 18, 2022CISA has compiled and published a list of free cybersecurity services and tools to help organizations reduce cybersecurity risk and strengthen resiliency. This non-exhaustive living repository includes services provided by CISA, widely
NSA Best Practices for Selecting Cisco Password Types
Original release date: February 17, 2022The National Security Agency (NSA) has released a Cybersecurity Information (CSI) sheet with guidance on securing network infrastructure devices and credentials. Cisco devices are used globally to secure network infrastructure
Cisco Releases Security Updates for Email Security Appliance
Original release date: February 17, 2022Cisco has released security updates to address a vulnerability affecting Cisco Email Security Appliance. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause a denial-of-service condition. For updates addressing lower
Russian State-Sponsored Actors Target Cleared Defense Contractor Networks
Original release date: February 16, 2022CISA, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the National Security Agency (NSA) have released a joint Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) highlighting regular targeting of U.S. cleared defense contractors (CDCs) by
AA22-047A: Russian State-Sponsored Cyber Actors Target Cleared Defense Contractor Networks to Obtain Sensitive U.S. Defense Information and Technology
Original release date: February 16, 2022SummaryActions to Help Protect Against Russian State-Sponsored Malicious Cyber Activity: • Enforce multifactor authentication. • Enforce strong, unique passwords. • Enable M365 Unified Audit Logs. • Implement endpoint detection and
CISA Adds Nine Known Exploited Vulnerabilities to Catalog
Original release date: February 15, 2022CISA has added nine new vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog, based on evidence that threat actors are actively exploiting the vulnerabilities listed in the table below. These types
FBI and USSS Release Advisory on BlackByte Ransomware
Original release date: February 15, 2022The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the United States Secret Service (USSS) have released a joint Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) identifying indicators of compromise associated with BlackByte ransomware. BlackByte is a
Adobe Releases Security Updates for Commerce and Magento Open Source
Original release date: February 14, 2022Adobe has released security updates to address a vulnerability affecting Adobe Commerce and Magento Open Source. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to take control of an affected system. This vulnerability has