BtCIRT has learned from different sources that a new form of ransomware is spreading massively world wide already affecting Russia, Ukraine, Spain, France, UK and India. Therefore, users and administrators are warned not to click on email attachment or links that you are not expecting and refer Ransomware for details on how to be at safer side . Since the identity of Ransomware has not been confirmed yet, we will keep updating the advisory. From the sources it is known to exploit SMB(Server Message Block) vulnerabilities, encrypting the master boot records of infected Windows Computer, thus making the machine...
WeChat Alert
While BtCIRT has not received any cases of compromised wechat account till date, we have learned from social media and other sources that there are many instances of wechat accounts being compromised and used for distributing obscene contents. This is to alert all users to make sure that you have enabled security setting to keep your account safe. Users are recommended to review following setting while creating an account, or follow the steps given below if you haven’t done it. In the Settings: Feature: disable Drift Bottle, People Nearby, Shake and all which would enable strangers to easily discover...
Security Update from Drupal
Drupal has released Security updates addressing several vulnerabilities affecting versions 7.x and 8.x . If left unpatched, attackers could exploit them and gain complete control of the system. Therefore, BtCIRT recommends Users and Administrators to review Drupal Security Advisory and apply the necessary updates. Patch and be Protected… ...
Security Updates from Cisco
Cisco has released Security updates addressing several vulnerabilities affecting multiple products on 21st of June . If left unpatched, attackers could exploit them and gain complete control of the system. Therefore, BtCIRT recommends Users and Administrators to review Cisco Security Advisories and apply the necessary updates. Patch and be Protected…...
Security Updates for Chrome
Google has released security updates for Chrome , to address multiple vulnerabilities in earlier versions. BtCIRT recommends users and administrators to visit Chrome for more details and apply necessary Updates, before attackers get control of your system. Patch and be protected. ...