U.S. Government News

Adobe Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 18:05:36 PST

Adobe security update issued for Shockwave Player, Flash Media Server, Adobe Flash Player,Adobe AIR 11, Adobe Photoshop, and RoboHelp 9.

Holiday Season Phishing Scams and Malware Campaigns

Thu, 18 Nov 2010 19:08:42 PST

In the past, US-CERT has received reports of an increased number of phishing scams and malware campaigns that take advantage of the winter holiday and holiday shopping season. US-CERT reminds users to remain cautious when receiving unsolicited email messages that could be part of a potential phishing scam or malware campaign

Computer Security Alert: Adobe Flash and AIR Vulnerabilities

Fri, 11 Jun 2010 19:34:11 PST

There are vulnerabilities in Adobe Flash player and AIR. An attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities to take control of your computer.

Alert: Microsoft Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 16:54:10 PST

Microsoft has released updates to address vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows, Internet Explorer, and Microsoft Office.

Conficker Worm Targets Microsoft Windows Systems

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 08:43:24 PST

US-CERT is aware of public reports indicating a widespread infection of the Conficker worm, which can infect a Microsoft Windows system from a thumb drive, a network share, or directly across a network if the host is not patched with....

FBI JOINING FORCES To Protect Cyberspace

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 09:02:54 PST

Last week, our new top cyber exec Shawn Henry shared his analysis of the cyber threat with reporters—how it’s growing in sophistication, from two dozen nations taking an “aggressive interest” in stealing our secrets to new virtual gangs pooling their talents to launch coordinated attacks and crimes.

Missouri Seniors: Watch out for the grandparents scam

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 08:02:05 PST

Attorney General Jay Nixon says a trick known as the " grandparents scam " has struck at least twice in Missouri in the last few weeks. A central Missouri man used a wire transfer to send $6,000 to a person he thought was his grandson. In reality, the person who called him was a con artist claiming to be his grandchild, saying he needed money to get out of jail.

Beware of a spam e-mail claming to come from the FBI Deputy Director.

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 06:23:21 PST

A spam e-mail claiming to be from FBI Deputy Director John S. Pistole is currently being circulated. This attempt to defraud is the typical e-mail scam using the name and reputation of an FBI official to create an air of authenticity.

Dialing for (Your) Dollars: Beware of Phone and Fax Fraud

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 07:58:04 PST

FDIC Consumer News has warned before about crooks who call or e-mail consumers and pretend to be legitimate companies or government agencies wanting people to "verify" or "resubmit" (divulge) confidential information such as bank account or credit card numbers as well as Social Security numbers, passwords and personal identification numbers.

FBI Alert: Hit Man E-Mail Scam Persists

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 07:16:30 PST

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and its partner, the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3), continue to receive thousands of reports concerning the hit man e-mail scheme. The e-mail content has evolved since late 2006; however, the messages remain similar in nature, claiming the sender has been hired to kill the recipient.

Money Making Secrets Misled Consumers: FTC Settles Charges

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 06:32:28 PST

Two brothers have agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that they misled consumers with false earnings claims for work-at-home schemes involving free government grants, mystery shopping, online surveys, and data entry. Under the proposed settlement, they are banned from marketing work-at-home opportunities in the future.

Microsoft Product Alert: Microsoft Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 06:55:07 PST

Vulnerabilities in a variety of Microsoft products could allow an attacker to gain control of your computer.

Domain Registrations Scam: FTC Halts Cross Border Con Artists

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 07:45:28 PST

Thousands of Small Businesses and Nonprofits Billed for Domain Registrations They Didn't Get

FBI Warns Cyber Criminals Targeting Users of EPPI Cards

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 09:21:18 PST

The FBI and its partner, the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3), have received reports of phishing attacks targeting users of EPPICards. The EPPICard is similar to a debit card. EPPICards are issued by a state agency for the purpose of receiving child-support payments. The cards are currently used in 15 states.

FBI Warns Cyber Criminals Targeting Users of EPPICards

Sat, 14 Jun 2008 19:58:48 PST

NASA Employee Suspended Blogging on the Clock

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 07:47:56 PST

An investigation by the U.S. Office of Special Counsel (OSC) found that the employee used his NASA e-mail account to send partisan political e-mails, and made numerous partisan political postings to his blog while on duty in his federal workplace. He was also found to have solicited political contributions.

Scam Alert: Don't Send Money To Fake Grants And Sweepstakes Schemes

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 07:21:09 PST

OIG special agents are warning the public that an international telemarketing fraud scheme—in which callers claiming to represent a government agency tell potential victims they have won huge sweepstakes prizes—has spread to more places around the world and likely will continue.

Cyber Alert: Java Sun Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities in Java

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 16:01:34 PST

If you have Sun Java installed, then you should apply updates from Sun to remedy these vulnerabilities. Follow these instructions to update your version of Java.

Internet Alert: St. Valentine’s Day E-Card Carries Storm Worm Virus

Wed, 13 Feb 2008 07:04:53 PST

If you unexpectedly receive a Valentine’s Day e-card, be careful. It may not be from a secret admirer, but instead might contain the Storm Worm virus.

Cyber Safe California Summit 2008 - March 4

Sat, 26 Jan 2008 17:29:57 PST

Join leaders from business, government, law enforcement, education, and community organizations for a two-day summit on cyber safety, privacy, and identity theft.