Cyber Threat Advisory

Cyber Threat Updates

• SIM Cards in 29 Countries Vulnerable to Remote Simjacker Attacks
  Until now, I'm sure you all might have heard of the SimJacker vulnerability disclosed exactly a month ago that affects a wide range of SIM cards and can remotely be exploited to hack into any mob …
• UNIX Co-Founder Ken Thompson's BSD Password Has Finally Been Cracked
  A 39-year-old password of Ken Thompson, the co-creator of the UNIX operating system among, has finally been cracked that belongs to a BSD-based system, one of the original versions of UNIX, which was …
• Apple iTunes and iCloud for Windows 0-Day Exploited in Ransomware Attacks
  Watch out Windows users! The cybercriminal group behind BitPaymer and iEncrypt ransomware attacks has been found exploiting a zero-day vulnerability affecting a little-known component that comes bundl …
• New Comic Videos Take CISO/Security Vendor Relationship to the Extreme
  Today's CISOs operate in an overly intensive environment. As the ones who are tasked with the unenviable accountability for failed protection and successful breaches, they must relentlessly striv …
• 7-Year-Old Critical RCE Flaw Found in Popular iTerm2 macOS Terminal App
  A 7-year-old critical remote code execution vulnerability has been discovered in iTerm2 macOS terminal emulator app—one of the most popular open source replacements for Mac's built-in terminal ap …

MS-ISAC Updates

• Cybersecurity is a Team Sport
  Cybersecurity relies on specialists of every kind – CISOs, network systems administrators, cloud experts, and more – to achieve success. It takes a true team in order to avoid the pitfalls …
• Smart Cities Need Smarter Security
  Do you live in a “smart city”? You may be surprised to learn that your local municipality has adopted smart technologies such as Internet of Things (IoT) enabled devices. Examples of how local municip …
• A Short Guide for Spotting Phishing Attempts
  You receive an urgent phone call from a woman who claims to be an IRS agent. She says there’s been an issue with your tax bill. She asks for your banking information to process the payment. It sounds …
• 6 Cybersecurity Tips to Keep Your Workplace Safe Online
  In the office, cybersecurity is everyone’s responsibility. By reminding your employees of these simple online safety best practices, your organization can avoid becoming the next victim of a cyb …
• Beyond the Ballot Box: Securing America’s Supporting Election Technology
  There is more to America’s election technology than most people know. Most people are familiar with voting systems and voter registration systems. How many people are familiar with electronic poll boo …

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Last updated: 8/27/2018