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Threat Alerts

And Advisories

Intel Releases Security Updates
Intel has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in multiple products. An attacker could
exploit one of these vulnerabilities to gain an escalation of privileges on a previously infected
machine. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) encourages users and
administrators to review Intel's Security Advisories INTEL-SA-00290 and INTEL-SA-00285 and apply
the necessary updates.

Google Releases Security Updates for Chrome
Google has released Chrome version 77.0.3865.75 for Windows, Mac, and Linux. This version
addresses multiple vulnerabilities that an attacker could exploit to take control of an affected
system. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) encourages users and
administrators to review the Chrome Release and apply the necessary updates.

MS-ISAC Releases Security Event Primer on Malware
The Multi-State Information Sharing & Analysis Center (MS-ISAC) has released a Security Event
Primer on Malware. The white paper outlines general malware operations and includes common
malware event types and best practice recommendations. An attacker can use malware to gain
access to a network, obtain sensitive data, and damage systems. The Cybersecurity and
Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) encourages users and administrators to review MS-ISAC’s
White Paper: Security Event Primer – Malware, see CISA’s Tip on Protecting Against Malicious Code,
and implement the recommended best practices.

Microsoft Releases September 2019 Security Updates
Microsoft has released updates to address multiple 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 September 2019 Security Update Summary and Deployment Information and
apply the necessary updates.

Adobe Releases Security Updates
Adobe has released security updates to address vulnerabilities affecting Flash Player and
Application Manager. An attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected
system. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) encourages users and
administrators to review Adobe Security Bulletins APSB19-45 and APSB19-46 and apply the
necessary updates.

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