Today, CISA, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the National Security Agency (NSA), and the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC) published an updated version of the #StopRansomware Guide , as ransomware actors have accelerated their tactics and techniques since its initial release in 2020. The update  incorporates lessons learned from the past two years and includes additional recommended actions, resources, and tools to maximize its relevancy and effectiveness and to further help reduce the prevalence and impacts of ransomware. The #StopRansomware Guide  serves as a one-stop resource to help organizations reduce the risk of ransomware incidents through best practices to detect, prevent, respond, and recover, including step-by-step approaches to address potential attacks. The authoring organizations recommend that entities review this joint guide to prepare and protect their facilities, personnel, and customers from the impacts of ransomware and data exfiltration. For more information and to access the latest resources about how to stop ransomware, please visit stopransomware.gov . This j oint guide was developed through the Joint Ransomware Task Force (JRTF), an interagency collaborative effort to reduce the prevalence and impact of ransomware attacks. JRTF was established by Congress in 2022 and is co-chaired by CISA and FBI. For additional information about the JRTF, please visit CISA’s newly launched Joint Ransomware Task Force (JRTF) webpage .CISAraw:505f3a6866fb2b8623014c616e3e3059 – 2023-05-23T17:26:00.000Z

May 23, 2023Elle CeeDee

Cybersecurity
Today, CISA, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the National Security Agency (NSA), and the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC) published an updated version of the #StopRansomware Guide , as ransomware actors have accelerated their tactics and techniques since its initial release in 2020. The update  incorporates lessons learned from the past two years and includes additional recommended actions, resources, and tools to maximize its relevancy and effectiveness and to further help reduce the prevalence and impacts of ransomware.

The #StopRansomware Guide  serves as a one-stop resource to help organizations reduce the risk of ransomware incidents through best practices to detect, prevent, respond, and recover, including step-by-step approaches to address potential attacks. The authoring organizations recommend that entities review this joint guide to prepare and protect their facilities, personnel, and customers from the impacts of ransomware and data exfiltration. For more information and to access the latest resources about how to stop ransomware, please visit stopransomware.gov .

This j oint guide was developed through the Joint Ransomware Task Force (JRTF), an interagency collaborative effort to reduce the prevalence and impact of ransomware attacks. JRTF was established by Congress in 2022 and is co-chaired by CISA and FBI. For additional information about the JRTF, please visit CISA’s newly launched Joint Ransomware Task Force (JRTF) webpage .CISAraw:505f3a6866fb2b8623014c616e3e3059CISATue, 23 May 23 12:00:00 +0000

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CISA has added one new vulnerability to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog , based on evidence of active exploitation. CVE-2023-2 868  Barracuda Networks ESG Appliance Improper Input Validation Vulnerability These types of vulnerabilities are frequent attack vectors for malicious cyber actors and pose significant risks to the federal enterprise. Note:  To view other newly added vulnerabilities in the catalog, click on the arrow in the “Date Added to Catalog” column—which will sort by descending dates. Binding Operational Directive (BOD) 22-01: Reducing the Significant Risk of Known Exploited Vulnerabilities  established the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog as a living list of known Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) that carry significant risk to the federal enterprise. BOD 22-01 requires Federal Civilian Executive Branch (FCEB) agencies to remediate identified vulnerabilities by the due date to protect FCEB networks against active threats. See the  BOD 22-01 Fact Sheet  for more information. Although BOD 22-01 only applies to FCEB agencies, CISA strongly urges all organizations to reduce their exposure to cyberattacks by prioritizing timely remediation of Catalog vulnerabilities  as part of their vulnerability management practice. CISA will continue to add vulnerabilities to the catalog that meet the specified criteria . This product is provided subject to this Notification  and this Privacy & Use  policy.CISAraw:c10caedb098110c81742083ca1bb7557 – 2023-05-30T12:15:47.000Z
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CISA has added one new vulnerability to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog , based on evidence of active exploitation. CVE-2023-2 868  Barracuda Networks ESG Appliance Improper Input Validation Vulnerability These types of vulnerabilities are frequent attack vectors for malicious cyber actors and pose significant risks to the federal enterprise. Note:  To view other newly added vulnerabilities in the catalog, click on the arrow in the “Date Added to Catalog” column—which will sort by descending dates. Binding Operational Directive (BOD) 22-01: Reducing the Significant Risk of Known Exploited Vulnerabilities  established the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog as a living list of known Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) that carry significant risk to the federal enterprise. BOD 22-01 requires Federal Civilian Executive Branch (FCEB) agencies to remediate identified vulnerabilities by the due date to protect FCEB networks against active threats. See the  BOD 22-01 Fact Sheet  for more information. Although BOD 22-01 only applies to FCEB agencies, CISA strongly urges all organizations to reduce their exposure to cyberattacks by prioritizing timely remediation of Catalog vulnerabilities  as part of their vulnerability management practice. CISA will continue to add vulnerabilities to the catalog that meet the specified criteria . This product is provided subject to this Notification  and this Privacy & Use  policy.CISAraw:750720923d0bad309449ad3f150687d9 – 2023-05-26T17:30:31.000Z
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CISA released one Industrial Control Systems (ICS) advisory on May 25, 2023. This advisory provides timely information about current security issues, vulnerabilities, and exploits surrounding ICS. ICSA-23-145-01 Moxa MXsecurity Series CISA encourages users and administrators to review the newly released ICS advisory for technical details and mitigations.CISAraw:749c5fdcaa51e1bbc4192b9637bc2f11 – 2023-05-25T15:25:10.000Z
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