Critical Patches Issued for Microsoft Products Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in Microsoft products, the most severe of which could allow for remote code execution in the context of the logged-on user. Depending on the privileges associated with the user, threat actors could then install programs, view, change, or delete data, or create new accounts [...]
Take Charge of Your Data is the theme of Data Privacy Week 2025, an international effort to empower individuals and businesses to respect privacy, safeguard data and enable trust. For more information, resources and helpful tips to protect your data visit the National Cybersecurity Alliance website: https://www.staysafeonline.org/data-privacy-week
What cybersecurity issues and challenges are being predicted for 2025? Here are some links to recent articles published by experts: Cybersecurity Predictions for 2025: Challenges & Opportunities (National Cyber Security Alliance) 4 Cybersecurity Trends to Watch in 2025 (Cybersecurity Dive) Predictions for 2025 and Beyond (Cyber Security Defense Magazine) The Top 25 Security Predictions for [...]
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a fact sheet providing mitigations and resources for the Water and Wastewater Systems (WWS) Sector using human machine interfaces (HMIs) to limit exposure on the internet and secure them against malicious cyber activity. HMIs enable operational technology owners and operators to [...]
Analysts began monitoring a phishing scam known as “Payroll Pirates” that involves payroll redirection and primarily targets employees of various organizations, particularly those using Workday. The threat actors use malicious SEO poisoning and spoofed Human Resources (HR) pages to trick victims into providing employee portal credentials. Once they gain account access, they change banking information [...]
One of the best ways to protect your data and files is to make sure you are backing up your systems frequently and that your backup is stored securely offline. Read more in this article published by the NJCCIC Backups the Cure for Viral Cyber Infection.
Beware of the Latest Cyber Threats Targeting You This Holiday Season The holiday season presents an attractive target for financially motivated cybercriminals who seek to exploit online retailers and shoppers. Despite the challenges posed by high inflation rates, the National Retail Federation (NRF) predicts a three to four percent increase in retail sales for the [...]
The MEL and the Cyber JIF are proud to be part of the 2024 Champions Program and support Cybersecurity Awareness Month. October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, an international initiative that educates everyone about online safety and empowers individuals and businesses to protect their data from cybercrime. Even amidst large-scale data breaches and cyberattacks, Cybersecurity Awareness Month [...]
NJCCIC ADVISORY: Aug. 23, 2024CCIC Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in Google Chrome, the most severe of which could allow for arbitrary code execution. Successful exploitation of the most severe of these vulnerabilities could allow for arbitrary code execution in the context of the logged on user. Depending on the privileges associated with the user, [...]
NJCCIC Bulletin: August 8, 2024 Pension Plan Help Scams Threat actors continue to target pension plans and use social engineering tactics to initiate contact and appear legitimate. They may contact their targets by email, phone, text message, social media, or online advertisements and falsely claim to offer a “free” review of their pension plan savings [...]
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