Omron CX-Supervisor (Update A) (ICSA-18-290-01) – Product Used in the Energy Sector
January 31, 2019
The NCCIC has updated this advisory with information on how this vulnerability was discovered. NCCIC/ICS-CERT.
October 17, 2018
Cybersecurity
Schneider Electric EVLink Parking (ICSA-19-031-01)
The NCCIC has published an advisory on use of hard-coded credentials, code injection, sql injection vulnerabilities in Schneider Electric EVLink Parking. Versions 3.2.0-12_v1 and prior are affected. Successful exploitation of these vulnerabilities could allow an attacker to stop the device and prevent charging, execute arbitrary commands, and access the web interface with full privileges. Schneider Electric recommends users setup a firewall to restrict remote access to the charging stations by unauthorized users.
"Operation Manic Menagerie" Uncovers "Extensive Compromise" of Australian Web Hosting Providers
The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) has just released a report of its technical findings and mitigation advice related to the extensive compromise of at least eight Australian web hosting providers, which it discovered through “Operation Manic Menagerie.” The compromises of these providers may have facilitated compromises of their customers’ websites. The goal of this campaign was financial gain: websites running on compromised servers were modified to insert advertising and to support search engine optimization for other websites.
New Free Self-Assessment for CIS Controls
The Center for Internet Security (CIS), which operates the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC), has launched a free assessment tool to enable security practitioners to track and prioritize their implementation of the CIS Controls. Results from the CIS Controls Self-Assessment Tool (CIS CSAT) can be exported per department or organizational unit, or enterprises can take a more holistic view of the entire organization’s security. With cross-mappings to additional security frameworks, users can also track alignment between other best practices and the CIS Controls.
Gift Card Scams – BEC, Bribes, and Bonuses
The use of gift cards as a method of payment for imposter scams, like Business Email Compromise (BEC) is not new.
Feb. 6 and 22: DHS Webinars on Chinese Cyber Activity Targeting Managed Service Providers
Wednesday, February 6, 2019; 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. ET; webinar
Friday, February 22, 2019; 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. ET; webinar
AVEVA Wonderware System Platform (ICSA-19-029-03) – Products Used in the Water and Wastewater and Energy Sectors
The NCCIC has published an advisory on an insufficiently protected credentials vulnerability in AVEVA Wonderware System Platform. Update 2 and prior are affected. This vulnerability could allow unauthorized access to the credentials for the ArchestrA Network User Account. AVEVA recommends users using Wonderware System Platform 2017 Update 2 and prior should upgrade to System Platform 2017 Update 3 as soon as possible. The NCCIC also advises on a series of mitigating measures for this vulnerability.
Yokogawa License Manager Service (ICSA-19-029-01) – Products Used in the Energy Sector
The NCCIC has published an advisory on an unrestricted upload of files with dangerous type vulnerability in Yokogawa License Manager Service. Numerous products and versions of these products are affected. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to remotely upload files, allowing execution of arbitrary code. Yokogawa recommends users of affected devices and versions update to the latest available release. The NCCIC also advises on a series of mitigating measures for this vulnerability.
Mitsubishi Electric MELSEC-Q Series PLCs (ICSA-19-029-02)
The NCCIC has published an advisory on resource exhaustion vulnerability in Mitsubishi Electric MELSEC-Q Series PLCs. Numerous products and versions of these products are affected. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to send specially crafted packets to the device, causing Ethernet communication to stop. Mitsubishi Electric has produced a new version of the firmware. The NCCIC also advises on a series of mitigating measures for this vulnerability.
Tax Identity Theft Awareness Week
Tax Identity Theft Awareness Week is January 28 to February 1. This annual campaign aims to help consumers be more informed about protecting themselves from tax-related identity theft and scams. Tax-related identity theft occurs when someone steals a Social Security number and uses it to claim a tax refund or get a job. The NCCIC encourages consumers to review the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) publication Taxes. Security.
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