Apple Releases Security Updates for Multiple Products

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Original release date: November 13, 2020

Apple has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in multiple products. An attacker could exploit some of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. These vulnerabilities have been detected in exploits in the wild.

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) encourages users and administrators to review the Apple security pages for macOS Big Sur 11.0, 11.0.1 and for macOS High Sierra 10.13.6, macOS Mojave 10.14.6 and apply the necessary updates.

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FTC warns companies to stop peddling fake COVID treatments and cures

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Here at the FTC, we’ve seen people pitching COVID treatments like gemstone bead bracelets, water filtration systems, indoor tanning with red light UV therapy, copper water bottles, high dose vitamin C IV drips, juices and supplements, stem cell treatments, ozone therapy, laser light treatments, and more. All of these products and treatments have one thing in common: there is no evidence — as required by law — that they work against the Coronavirus.

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Google Releases Security Updates for Chrome

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Original release date: November 12, 2020

Google has released Chrome version 86.0.4240.198 for Windows, Mac, and Linux. This version addresses CVE-2020-16013 and CVE-2020-16017. An attacker could exploit one of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. These vulnerabilities have been detected in exploits in the wild.

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) encourages users and administrators to review the following resources and apply the necessary updates.

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Adobe Releases Security Updates for Multiple Products

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Original release date: November 10, 2020

Adobe has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in multiple products.  An 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 the Adobe security advisories for Adobe Connect and Adobe Reader for Android and apply the necessary updates.

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Cisco Releases Security Update for IOS XR Software

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Original release date: November 10, 2020

Cisco has released a security update to address a vulnerability in IOS XR Software for ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Routers. An unauthenticated, remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause a denial-of-service condition.

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) encourages users and administrators to review the Cisco security advisory and apply the necessary update.

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Microsoft Releases November 2020 Security Updates

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Original release date: November 10, 2020

Microsoft has released updates to address vulnerabilities in Microsoft software. 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 Microsoft’s November 2020 Security Update Summary and Deployment Information and apply the necessary updates.

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