Cisco Releases Security Updates for Jabber Desktop and Mobile Client Software

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Original release date: December 11, 2020

Cisco has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in Jabber for Windows, Jabber for MacOS, and Jabber for mobile platforms. A remote attacker could exploit some of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system.

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) encourages users and administrators to review Cisco Security Advisory cisco-sa-jabber-ZktzjpgO and apply the necessary updates.

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Fraud Affects Every Community

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Scams can target specific communities, but they affect people in every community.

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Avoid a season of mis-giving

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It’s the 6th day of Consumer Protection, and maybe you’re in a giving spirit. ‘Tis the season, right? If you like to donate to charities at the end of the year, ‘tis also time to make sure your donations get to the places you mean them to go. Because this year, lots of charities could really use the help.

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Adobe Releases Security Updates for Acrobat and Reader

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Original release date: December 10, 2020

Adobe has released security updates to address a vulnerability in Acrobat and Reader. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive information.

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) encourages users and administrators to review Adobe Security Bulletin APSB20-75 and apply the necessary updates.

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Cyber Actors Target K-12 Distance Learning Education to Cause Disruptions and Steal Data

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Original release date: December 10, 2020

This Joint Cybersecurity Advisory was coauthored by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC).

The FBI, CISA, and MS-ISAC assess malicious cyber actors are targeting kindergarten through twelfth grade (K-12) educational institutions, leading to ransomware attacks, the theft of data, and the disruption of distance learning services. Cyber actors likely view schools as targets of opportunity, and these types of attacks are expected to continue through the 2020/2021 academic year. These issues will be particularly challenging for K-12 schools that face resource limitations; therefore, educational leadership, information technology personnel, and security personnel will need to balance this risk when determining their cybersecurity investments.

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