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Cyber Alert
Cyber Alert: Java Sun Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities in Java
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.
Mar 6, 2008 - 4:01:34 PM

Announcements
Internet Alert: St. Valentine’s Day E-Card Carries Storm Worm Virus
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.
Feb 13, 2008 - 7:04:53 AM

Event Announcements
Cyber Safe California Summit 2008 - March 4

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

Cyber Alert
Adobe Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities
Adobe Flash is affected by multiple vulnerabilities. Adobe has released Security Update APSB07-20 to address these vulnerabilities, the most serious of which may allow a remote attacker to take control of your computer.
Dec 21, 2007 - 7:43:38 AM

Announcements
Counterfeit Microsft Computer Products Snabbed
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) at the Savannah Port of Entry have seized over $100,000 in computer keyboards with counterfeit Microsoft "flag" logos.
Dec 17, 2007 - 9:57:32 AM

Cyber Alert
Shopping Safely Online
Online shopping has become a popular way to purchase items without the hassles of traffic and crowds. However, the Internet has unique risks, so it is important to take steps to protect yourself when shopping online.
Dec 14, 2007 - 10:46:59 AM

Cyber Alert
Cybert Alert: Apple QuickTime RTSP Vulnerability

Apple QuickTime for Microsoft Windows and Apple Mac OS X contains a vulnerability that could allow an attacker to gain access to your computer.

Cyber Alert
How to Maintain Your Privacy - Online and Off
You may be following the news on the proposal for a Do Not Track list to protect Internet users from targeted online advertising. The Do Not Track list, advocated by consumer groups including the Electronic Privacy Information Center , would be similar to the National Do Not Call Registry that protects consumers from unwanted phone solicitors.
Nov 17, 2007 - 9:31:59 AM

Cyber Alert
Apple QuickTime Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities

OS X users should use the Mac OS X Software Update feature to download and install Apple QuickTime 7.3. Consider scheduling Software Update to check for updates automatically (this option is enabled by default). Microsoft Windows users should upgrade to Apple QuickTime 7.3 .

Cyber Alert
Federal Trade Commission Reports Spoofed Email
Any computer system can be affected when a person is a victim of social engineering, such as what can occur when malicious code is inadvertently downloaded from an attachment in a spoofed email.
Oct 31, 2007 - 5:41:24 PM

Community Alerts
FTC Releases Consumer Fraud Survey: 30.2 Million Americans Fell Victim to Fraud
The Federal Trade Commission today released a statistical survey of fraud in the United States that shows that 30.2 million adults – 13.5 percent of the adult population – were victims of fraud during the year studied.
Oct 30, 2007 - 5:56:08 AM

Community Alerts
Virsus Alert: Don't Open Bogus Email that Claims to Come From the FTC
A bogus email is circulating that says it is from the Federal Trade Commission, referencing a "complaint" filed with the FTC against the email’s recipient. The email includes links and an attachment that download a virus. As with any suspicious email, the FTC warns recipients not to click on links within the email and not to open any attachments.
Oct 30, 2007 - 5:54:04 AM

Cyber Alert
Cyber Alert: RealNetworks RealPlayer ActiveX Playlist Vulnerability

RealNetworks RealPlayer for Microsoft Windows contains a vulnerability that could allow an attacker to take control of your computer when you visit a malicious web site.

Cyber Alert
Cyber Alert: Adobe Updates for Microsoft Windows Vulnerability
Microsoft Windows XP and Server 2003 systems with Internet Explorer 7 contain a vulnerability that could allow an attacker to take control of your computer by convincing you to open a malicious PDF document. Public reports indicate that this vulnerability is being actively exploited.
Oct 24, 2007 - 7:34:16 PM

Cyber Alert
Public Exploit Code Targeting Firefox and QuickTime
US-CERT is aware of working publicly available exploit code that targets users with Firefox and QuickTime installed. This exploit allows a remote, unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands on an affected system. 
Sep 14, 2007 - 7:11:03 AM

Cyber Alert
Yahoo! Messenger Web Camera Invitation Handling Vulnerability
US-CERT is aware of a publicly reported vulnerability in Yahoo! Messenger. By enticing a user to accept a specially crafted web camera invitation, a remote attacker may be able to execute arbitrary code on an affected system.

Aug 16, 2007 - 8:19:42 AM

Cyber Alert
Microsoft Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities
Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows, Windows Media Player, Office, and Office for Mac could allow an attacker to gain control of your computer.
Aug 14, 2007 - 3:03:18 PM

Cyber Alert
Laptop Lockup: FTC Offers Tips for Laptop Security
Consumers can take many measures to make their laptop secure from hackers, viruses, and other potential threats, such as installing firewalls, updating antivirus software, and using strong passwords. Now, the Federal Trade Commission is offering tips for protecting laptops from theft.
Aug 8, 2007 - 11:21:14 AM

Community Alerts
FBI Warns Public of E-mail Scams
The FBI today warned the public against three separate Internet scams that continue to flourish through spam e-mails. The warning comes after the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) received a rising number of complaints from citizens over the past few weeks.
Jul 17, 2007 - 9:15:18 PM

Cyber Alert
Deterring Malicious Spammers and Cybercriminals Webcast
The webcast of A two-day spammer's conference that will bring together experts from the business, government, and technology sectors, consumer advocates, and academics to explore consumer protection issues surrounding spam, phishing and malware.
Jul 12, 2007 - 6:31:53 PM

Cyber Alert
Microsoft Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities
Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows and Office could allow an attacker to gain control of your computer.
Jul 12, 2007 - 8:24:19 AM

Community Alerts
New Phishing Scam: Fraudsters Target Military Families
The Federal Trade Commission is warning consumers about a scam targeting families of military members. A caller, claiming to work for the Red Cross, notifies an individual that their family member has been injured while on duty. To get immediate aid to the injured service member, the caller says, paperwork must be completed, and personal information must be verified.
Jun 20, 2007 - 6:03:53 PM

Cyber Alert
Browsing Safely: Understanding Active Content and Cookies
Many people browse the Internet without much thought to what is happening behind the scenes. Active content and cookies are common elements that may pose hidden risks when viewed in a browser or email client.
Jun 20, 2007 - 5:55:15 PM

Cyber Alert
Free Cyber Security Assembly Toolkit for Students
The National Cyber Security Alliance working in conjunction with i-Safe Inc. produced a Cyber Security Assembly In-a-Box Toolkit.  This toolkit provides educators with a plug-in play solution for presenting cyber security awareness messages and tips to students in middle and high schools. The material is delivered in a way that is entertaining for students and easy to understand
Jun 19, 2007 - 12:30:49 PM

Identity Theft
It's nine o'clock... Do you know who is using your computer?
Tens of thousands of consumers are unwitting accomplices of illegal spammers and at the mercy of identity thieves, warns the Federal Trade Commission. These consumers' computers have been secretly hijacked by criminals who install spam-sending software and spyware on the computers when consumers open malicious e-mail attachments or visit a malicious Web site. After gaining access to consumers' computers, the criminals can track consumers' Internet surfing, steal personal information, and turn the computers into spam "zombies" that are part of a "botnet" made up of thousands of home computers through which spammers route spam.
Jun 14, 2007 - 5:56:27 AM