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Threat pulse · CISA
Security flaws that attackers are actively exploiting right now.
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added in 30 days
- AppleMultiple Products2026-11-04
- WordPressWordPress Core2026-11-03
- IvantiConnect Secure2026-10-30
- IvantiConnect Secure2026-10-30
- CiscoSecure Firewall ASA Software and Cisco Secure FTD Software2026-10-29
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 veteran-owned small businesses avoid scams during National Veterans Small Business Week
Nov 5, 2026National Veterans Small Business Week (NVSBW) starts in just a few days. A great way to honor veteran small business owners is to help them spot and avoid scams. And if you’re a bu…
Read at consumer.ftc.gov ↗New report on the FTC’s work to protect older adults
Nov 4, 2026Protecting older adults is a top priority for the FTC, and a new report to Congress outlines how the agency has taken this on. From law enforcement to consumer education to coordin…
Read at consumer.ftc.gov ↗Booking holiday travel? Hidden fees can cost you
Nov 3, 2026Planning a trip? Need to book a flight, hotel, or something else for travel? Know that some companies tack on extra charges they make hard for you to see or bury in the fine print …
Read at consumer.ftc.gov ↗Tell the FTC about imposter ads online
Nov 2, 2026Scammers impersonate well-known businesses or government agencies in ads in your social media feed, your search results, and on your favorite shopping platforms. They hope you’ll t…
Read at consumer.ftc.gov ↗Seeing lots of ads for health insurance plans during open enrollment? Read this
Oct 29, 2026During open enrollment for the Health Insurance Marketplace (Nov. 1 – Jan. 15), you might feel like you’re seeing ads for health insurance plans everywhere you look and getting sim…
Read at consumer.ftc.gov ↗Spot scammers impersonating well-known charities and sweepstakes
Oct 26, 2026Scammers impersonate all kinds of organizations, including reputable charities. And these impersonators sometimes make you believe that you won a charity-sponsored sweepstakes beca…
Read at consumer.ftc.gov ↗The FTC is not calling to deactivate your phone number
Oct 22, 2026Here’s the latest twist on FTC impersonators: someone claiming to be an FTC official (who’s really a scammer) calls to say a phone was registered under your name and number and is …
Read at consumer.ftc.gov ↗Some franchising basics from the FTC’s case against Premier Martial Arts franchisor
Oct 19, 2026If you’re thinking of buying a franchise, you’re probably considering lots of factors — weighing benefits like training and brand name recognition with potential risks and costs. L…
Read at consumer.ftc.gov ↗How to avoid deceptive sextortion assistance services and find real help
Oct 13, 2026Sextortion — when someone threatens to share your intimate images unless you pay — can be stressful and upsetting. And figuring out what to do can be overwhelming. While searching …
Read at consumer.ftc.gov ↗Did someone share an explicit image of your child online? Take these steps
Oct 7, 2026Did someone share an explicit image of your child online? Possessing or sharing explicit images of children can be a serious crime — and that includes AI-generated deepfakes. Repor…
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