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AA22-055A : Iranian Government-Sponsored Actors Conduct Cyber Operations Against Global Government and Commercial Networks
Original release date: February 24, 2022SummaryActions to Take Today to Protect Against Malicious Activity * Search for indicators of compromise. * Use antivirus software. * Patch all systems. * Prioritize patching known exploited vulnerabilities. *
New Sandworm Malware Cyclops Blink Replaces VPNFilter
Original release date: February 23, 2022The United Kingdom’s National Cyber Security Centre, CISA, the National Security Agency, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation have released a joint Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) reporting that the malicious cyber actor
AA22-054A: New Sandworm Malware Cyclops Blink Replaces VPNFilter
Original release date: February 23, 2022SummaryThe Sandworm actor, which the United Kingdom and the United States have previously attributed to the Russian GRU, has replaced the exposed VPNFilter malware with a new more advanced framework.
CISA Insights: Foreign Influence Operations Targeting Critical Infrastructure
Original release date: February 18, 2022CISA has released CISA Insights: Preparing for and Mitigating Foreign Influence Operations Targeting Critical Infrastructure, which provides proactive steps organizations can take to assess and mitigate risks from information manipulation.
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