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Threat pulse · CISA
Security flaws that attackers are actively exploiting right now.
1,622
tracked total
30
added in 30 days
- Widget FactoryJoomla Content Editor 2026-06-16
- CiscoCatalyst SD-WAN Manager2026-06-15
- LiteSpeedcPanel Plugin2026-06-15
- Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools2026-06-12
- IvantiSentry2026-06-11
The takeaway for everyday users: keep your phone, computer, and apps updated — these fixes are why updates matter. Source: CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
FTC consumer alerts
Help fight imposter scams this World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Jun 15, 2026Today is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD). WEAAD gives all of us a chance to raise awareness about elder financial abuse, neglect, and exploitation. An issue that continues …
Read at consumer.ftc.gov ↗Ignore calls, texts, and emails threatening to arrest you for missing jury duty
Jun 11, 2026Did you get a call claiming you missed jury duty and need to pay? Followed by a text or email with official-looking documents saying there’s a warrant out for your arrest? As alarm…
Read at consumer.ftc.gov ↗Searching for health insurance? Keep scrolling to avoid government impersonators
Jun 9, 2026When you search online, do you click the first result you see? You’re not alone. But that habit could cost you — especially if you’re searching for health insurance or government h…
Read at consumer.ftc.gov ↗How to spot a CAPTCHA scam
Jun 8, 2026The FTC is getting reports about a new phishing scam that looks a lot like the CAPTCHA requests you might be used to seeing. Real CAPTCHAs give you image- or text-based tasks to pr…
Read at consumer.ftc.gov ↗A real FTC employee won’t text you their photo ID to “verify” their identity
Jun 3, 2026Scammers lie and pretend to be an FTC employee to trick you into giving them money, access to your financial accounts, or your personal information. In a new twist, they falsely cl…
Read at consumer.ftc.gov ↗Medicare fraud affects everyone, so here’s what to know and do
May 28, 2026Medicare losses due to fraud, errors, and abuse cost taxpayers about $60 billion every year. Providers might double bill Medicare for a single treatment, charge for things like a b…
Read at consumer.ftc.gov ↗Are you ready for hurricane season?
Jun 1, 2026Hurricane season starts today. Are you prepared? Wherever you live, scammers follow whatever weather emergencies may strike. So as this hurricane season gets started, check over yo…
Read at consumer.ftc.gov ↗Asked to enter your email address and password to open a party invite? That’s a scam
May 26, 2026<p>It’s graduation and summer party season. The FTC is getting reports about unexpected “You’re invited” texts and emails that are actually <a href="https://consumer.ftc.gov/articl…
Read at consumer.ftc.gov ↗How are scammers trying to reach you?
May 21, 2026Scams often start with a text, call, or an ad or message on social media. So, if you have a phone or you’re on social media, chances are you’ve heard from a scammer recently.
Read at consumer.ftc.gov ↗Tell the FTC about your experience with online food and grocery delivery fees and pricing
May 14, 2026If you’re deciding whether to have food or groceries delivered, you’re probably weighing price versus convenience. And to weigh those properly, it helps to know, well, the total pr…
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