Esparanza: A Daily Outsider Public Service Initiative

  You are subscribed to Cybersecurity Advisories for Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. CISA and FBI Release Advisory on Iranian Government-Sponsored APT Actors Compromising Federal Network 11/16/2022 10:00 AM EST Original release date: November 16, 2022 Today, CISA and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) published a joint Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA),  Iranian Government-Sponsored APT Actors Compromise Federal Network, Deploy Crypto Miner, Credential Harvester . The CSA provides information on an incident at a Federal Civilian Executive Branch (FCEB) organization in which Iranian government-sponsored APT actors exploited a Log4Shell vulnerability in unpatched VMware Horizon server. The CSA includes a malware analysis report (MAR),  MAR-10387061-1-v1 XMRig Cryptocurrency Mining Software , on the mining software that the APT actors used against the compromised FCEB network. The CSA also provides tacti

    On this Veterans Day in the United States and Remembrance day in the UK and the Commonwealth, we pay homage to all who have served and continue to serve as we present the proclamation from the President of the United States: A Proclamation on Veterans Day,   2022        Today, we honor generations of patriots who have earned the title of “American veteran” — a badge of courage that unites the finest group of former service members the world has ever known.  With their selfless sacrifice, our Armed Forces have forged and defended the very idea of America — a promise of freedom and equality, democracy and justice, possibility and hope.  We owe them an incredible debt that can never be fully repaid.      Veterans Day is personal to the Biden family.  We have felt the pride that comes with seeing your child wear the uniform of the United States and the pain of long deployments far from home.  We know what it is like to pray every day for the safe return of someone you love.  And we hav

 

We here in California will be participating in the upcoming Great shakeout as we present the following on Orange County and the latest out of FEMA:  In This Issue: Ready Tips CERT & Communities Children & Disasters Financial Preparedness Important Dates Ready Tips Prepare for Earthquakes with the Great ShakeOut Earthquakes can happen anywhere without warning. So before the floor beneath you starts shaking, dishes tumble from the floor, and pictures fall from the wall, practice what you need to do to stay safe. One way to do this is joining the annual  Great ShakeOut  earthquake drill, which takes place on Thursday, October 20 this year. During earthquake drills, participants practice three basic actions that can keep them safe: Drop, cover, and hold on. Here’s how to practice these actions: Drop  where you are, onto your hands and knees. This position protects you from being knocked down and reduces your chances of being hit by falling objects. Cover  your head and neck with on

 As a new month is before us, our team reflected upon the month that was as September was National Preparedness Month as we present a look back especially as Florida and South Carolina were hit hard due to Hurricanes:   National Preparedness Month Each month, we shine a spotlight on notable observances, anniversaries, and historical events. In this newsletter, we'll cover National Preparedness Month and explore data about emergency management and response. Learn More