Latest Alerts

Non-Technical Security tips:

(Source=US-CERT operational arm-National CyberSecurity Division (NCSD) Department of Homeland Security (DHS))

• ST11-001: Holiday Traveling with Personal Internet-Enabled Devices
• ST06-001: Understanding Hidden Threats: Rootkits and Botnets
• ST04-024: Understanding ISPs
• ST06-005: Dealing with Cyberbullies
• ST05-002: Keeping Children Safe Online

Current Timely Security Alerts:

(Source=US-CERT operational arm-National CyberSecurity Division (NCSD) Department of Homeland Security (DHS))

• Adobe Releases Security Advisory for Adobe Flash Player
• Google Releases Chrome 17.0.963.56
• Cisco Releases Security Advisory for Cisco NX-OS
• Oracle Releases Critical Patch Update for February 2012
• Microsoft Releases February Security Bulletin
• Adobe Releases Security Bulletins for Adobe Shockwave Player and RoboHelp
• Mozilla Releases Firefox 10.0.1
• U.S. Tax Season Phishing Scams and Malware Campaigns
• Google Releases Chrome 17.0.963.46
• Apple Releases Multiple Security Updates

SANS NewsBites:
SANS is the most trusted and by far the largest source for information security training and security certification in the world.

• SANSFIRE 2011
• FBI Says Social Network Monitoring Plan Will Abide By Privacy Rules (February 14, 2012)
• EU Court of Justice Says Social Networks Cannot be Forced to Filter for Piracy (February 16, 2012)
• Apple Will Require Apps to Obtain User Permission Before Accessing Contact Data (February 15, 2012)
• Cyber Security Legislation Meets With Criticism From Many Angles (February 16, 2012)
• Adobe Issues Out of Cycle Fix for Flash (February 16, 2012)
• Microsoft Patches 21 Flaws (February 15 & 16, 2012)
• Stolen Stratfor Data Used in Targeted Attacks (February 15, 2012)
• UK Police Shutter Alleged Filesharing Site (February 15, 2012)
• New Version of Waledac Steals Information (February 15, 2012)
• Nortel Execs Knew About Data Breach Years Ago (February 14, 2012)
• Cryptome Infected With Drive-By Download Exploit (February 14, 2012)