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Threat pulse · CISA
Security flaws that attackers are actively exploiting right now.
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- LinuxKernel2026-09-18
- LinuxKernel2026-09-18
- LinuxKernel2026-09-18
- AcronisBackup2026-09-16
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
Did an online platform fail to quickly take down your intimate images? Report it to the FTC
Sep 17, 2026If someone shares an intimate photo or video of you online without your permission, it can be stressful and upsetting. That’s why the law requires platforms to give you an easy way…
Read at consumer.ftc.gov ↗Scammers are impersonating farm equipment businesses
Sep 15, 2026The FTC is hearing about a scam targeting some of the hardest working people out there: farmers. Scammers posing as farm equipment businesses are selling (fake) equipment to farmer…
Read at consumer.ftc.gov ↗Was your intimate image shared online without your consent? Here’s what to do
Sep 10, 2026Did someone violate your trust and privacy by sharing your intimate images online without your consent? Or did they digitally alter or create an intimate image of you? You have rig…
Read at consumer.ftc.gov ↗This National Preparedness Month, plan ahead to avoid scams
Sep 9, 2026Recent violent storms, tornadoes, wildfires, heat waves, and extreme flooding are a reminder that severe weather and natural disasters can happen anytime, anywhere, and with little…
Read at consumer.ftc.gov ↗See a QR code parked somewhere? Don’t scan it…yet!
Sep 3, 2026Ever tried to pay for parking and discovered you need to scan a QR code to pay? It seems like a convenient way to pay, but it turns out scammers like using QR codes, too. People ha…
Read at consumer.ftc.gov ↗Scammers are spoofing car dealership websites: What you need to know
Sep 1, 2026While the car-buying process can be stressful, whether you’re shopping online or in person, the thought of driving off the dealer’s lot with that sweet ride you’ve had your eyes on…
Read at consumer.ftc.gov ↗When donating, support those in need, not a scammer
Aug 27, 2026It seems like every day, a major weather emergency or natural disaster happens somewhere in the world. To help people affected by disasters like hurricanes, recent flooding in Nepa…
Read at consumer.ftc.gov ↗Did you spot a scam? Here’s what to do next
Aug 28, 2026Many people experience fraud but never report it, and scammers count on you staying silent. Your story — especially when you share it with friends, family, and the FTC — is a power…
Read at consumer.ftc.gov ↗How to spot a postcard scam targeting veterans
Aug 24, 2026Veterans across the country have reported getting postcards in the mail saying they (or their spouse) might qualify for extra monthly veterans benefits. But the “Veterans Savings P…
Read at consumer.ftc.gov ↗That unexpected package you got could be a brushing scam
Aug 20, 2026Did you get a package you didn’t order? It could be a brushing scam where a scammer uses your name to leave a fake review for that package you didn’t order. It could also be a sign…
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