support for Windows 7 is coming to an end on January 14, 2020. Microsoft will no longer provide Technical support for any issues, Software updates, security updates or fixes for PCs running the Windows 7 operating system. Computers running the Windows 7 operating system will continue to work even after support ends. However, using unsupported software may increase the risks from viruses and other security threats. Therefore, BtCIRT recommends users and administrators to upgrade to a currently supported operating system. For more information, see the Microsoft End of Support FAQ....
Mozilla Releases Security Updates for Firefox
Mozilla has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in Firefox and Firefox ESR. An attacker could exploit some of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. Therefore, BtCIRT recommends users and administrators to review the Mozilla Security Advisories for Firefox ESR 60.6 and Firefox 66 and apply the necessary updates....
Cisco Releases Security Updates
Cisco has released multiple security updates to address vulnerabilities in various Cisco products. An attacker could exploit some of those vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. Therefore, BtCIRT recommends users and administrators to review the Cisco Security Advisories and apply the necessary updates....
Cisco Releases Security Updates
Cisco has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in multiple Cisco products. A remote attacker could exploit one of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. Therefore, BtCIRT recommends users and administrators to review thefollowing Cisco Advisories and apply the necessary updates: Cisco RV110W, RV130W, and RV215W Routers Management Interface Remote Command Execution Vulnerability cisco-sa-20190227-rmi-cmd-ex Cisco Webex Meetings Desktop App and Cisco Webex Productivity Tools Update Service Command Injection Vulnerability cisco-sa-20190227-wmda-cmdinj ...
GandCrab Ransomware
BtCIRT has been recently reported of few instance of system files being encrypted by a ransomware family called GandCrab, therefore we urge all users to be alerted and take precaution. 1. Description: GandCrab is a Ransomware that encrypts almost all file types on affected system with a ransom message displayed insisting to make payment using crypto currency to decrypt the data. 2. Distribution mechanism: Email attachment , cracked softwares, websites, fake software updaters, trojans, exploit kits and untrustworthy software download sites are some of the means used to infect and then exploit vulnerabilities in installed, outdated softwares of...