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NITA-U issues 7 security tips

NITA-U issues 7 security tips for online shopping: Verify that website is legitimate: Use trusted sites when shopping online such as those most commonly used. In case you would like to use an unfamiliar website, be sure to carry out a web search (google will do) to find out sentiments and reviews from other users. Shady websites will most definitely have bad user reviews. Carrying out this verification will save you from any malicious activity.
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socials

Protect your social media account

Don’t get hacked! Social media is increasingly becoming the main channel for ‘social communication.’ Businesses use it for marketing new products, services, and engaging clients. Likewise, internet users use social media to keep up with the latest trends, news and share experiences.

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Avoid Ransomware

Ransomware launched on a system encrypts all user files and locks out the user with a demand note for anonymous online payment to restore access. The Uganda National CERT-UG/CC at NITA-U rates the severity of this issue as HIGH due to the potential for loss of data when compromised.

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RECENT ADVISORIES
Cyber Updates 23 October 2020

Oracle Security Update

Oracle released a critical patch update to address multiple security vulnerabilities in Oracle code and in third party components included in Oracle products. As is Oracle practice, the patches are cumulative which requires data base admins to also review the previous patches. The notice from Oracle reads that ‘Due to the threat posed by a successful attack, Oracle strongly recommends that customers apply Critical Patch Update security patches as soon as possible.’ Oracle Database admins can find the detailed advisory here.

Windows TCP/IP Remote Code Execution (RCE)
Cyber Updates 15 October 2020
Windows NTFS Security Update
Cyber Updates 9 October 2020
Netlogon Advisory
Cyber Updates 8 October 2020
Emotet Check
Cyber Updates 5 October 2020
Cisco XR Flaws
Cyber Updates 5 October 2020