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Threat pulse · CISA
Security flaws that attackers are actively exploiting right now.
1,656
tracked total
25
added in 30 days
- CiscoSecure Firewall Management Center (FMC)2026-07-29
- AristaVeloCloud Orchestrator2026-07-27
- FortinetFortiOS2026-07-27
- MicrosoftSharePoint2026-07-22
- Check PointSmartConsole2026-07-22
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
Talk to your friends and family to fight fraud
Jul 30, 2026<p>One of the best ways to fight fraud is to talk about it. When you know scammers’ tactics, they’re easier to spot and avoid. The FTC has some facts about fraud to help you start …
Read at consumer.ftc.gov ↗Veterans: Don’t pay to apply for VA benefits
Jul 27, 2026Scammers know that applying for veterans benefits is at the top of the to-do list when you’re getting ready to leave the military. That’s why they pretend to be with the Department…
Read at consumer.ftc.gov ↗A way to spot scams: how someone asks you to pay
Jul 22, 2026Let’s say someone contacts you unexpectedly and says you have to pay to fix a problem, get a prize, or something else. But then they say the only way to pay is by bank transfer, wi…
Read at consumer.ftc.gov ↗Looking for a substance use disorder clinic? Scroll past paid ads
Jul 20, 2026<p>If you’re searching online for a substance use disorder clinic, the last thing you need is a scam. Unfortunately, some dishonest businesses have used paid search results to tric…
Read at consumer.ftc.gov ↗Veterans: Here’s help to protect your small business
Jul 20, 2026As a veteran, you’ve worked hard to protect our country. And if you’re a veteran-run small business, you know how important it is to have protections against scammers and cybercrim…
Read at consumer.ftc.gov ↗Are you getting health insurance?
Jul 15, 2026Looking for health insurance? Sometimes shady companies will try to make you think you’re buying health insurance when it’s really a medical discount plan. Watch this video to find…
Read at consumer.ftc.gov ↗How to spot fake rental listings during a military move
Jul 13, 2026Whether you’ve been planning a move for months or you’re dealing with last-minute orders, military moves can be both exciting and stressful. The last thing you need is a rental sca…
Read at consumer.ftc.gov ↗Can you spot debt relief scams that target the military?
Jul 6, 2026Scammers promise to solve your debt problems to trick you into paying them instead of your actual lender. If a caller offers to help you enroll in a special “military debt forgiven…
Read at consumer.ftc.gov ↗Unclaimed life insurance money? It’s a scam
Jul 9, 2026We’ve written about this scam before, but like a bad sequel, it’s back. People are telling the FTC they’ve gotten letters in the mail from law firms about unclaimed life insurance …
Read at consumer.ftc.gov ↗Talk about scams during Military Consumer Month 2026
Jul 1, 2026At the FTC, we know talking about scams helps people avoid them. Military Consumer Month is a great time to talk about ways scammers target the military community to steal their mo…
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