The Bhutan Computer Incident Response Team recommends individuals to remain vigilant for scams related to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). The recent post on WhatsApp regarding “Free Internet Recharge from World Health Organization ” is FAKE. BtCIRT encourages individuals to remain vigilant and take the following precautions. • Avoid clicking on links in unsolicited emails and be wary of email attachments. • Use trusted sources—such as legitimate, www.health.gov.bt —for up-to-date, fact-based information about COVID-19. • Do not reveal personal or financial information in email, and do not respond to email solicitations for this information. As per recent Notification from Media...
Adobe Releases Security Updates for Multiple Products
Adobe has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in multiple products. An attacker could exploit some of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. Therefore, Bhutan Computer Incident Response Team recommends users and administrators to review the following Adobe Security Bulletins and apply the necessary updates. Genuine Integrity Service APSB20-12 Acrobat and Reader APSB20-13 PhotoShop APSB20-14 Experience Manager APSB20-15 ColdFusion APSB20-16 Bridge APSB20-17...
VMware Releases Security Updates
VMware has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in multiple products. An attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. Therefore, Bhutan Computer Incident Response Team recommends Users and Administrators to review VMware Security Advisory VMSA-2020-0004 and apply the necessary updates....
Coronavirus Scams and Malware
The threat actors are weaponizing the tremendous urge for coronavirus related information people have, as it spreads across the globe to drop malware through various channels including Phishing email , Malicious websites and social engineering. Therefore, BtCIRT urges everyone to Think before you click on any links received via email, instant messaging apps or shared via other social media platforms. For any updates, please visit trusted sources of information: WHO for global statistics and advisories and Ministry of Health for any information related to Bhutan. ...
Google Releases Security Updates for Chrome
Google has released Chrome version 80.0.3987.132 for Windows, Mac, and Linux. This version addresses vulnerabilities that an attacker could exploit to take control of an affected system. Therefore, BtCIRT recommends users and administrators to review the Chrome Release and apply the necessary updates....