Adobe has released security updates to address multiple vulnerabilities in Adobe Acrobat and Reader. Exploitation of these vulnerabilities may allow an attacker to take control of affected system.

Users and administrators are encouraged to review released Adobe Security Bulletin and apply necessary updates.

Cisco has released security update to address vulnerability in Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) Software. Exploitation of this vulnerability may allow remote attacker to perform privileged actions.

Users and Administrators are encouraged to review Cisco Security Advisory and apply necessary updates.

Microsoft has released security update to address vulnerability in Internet Explorer. Exploitation of this vulnerability may allow an attacker to take control of affected system.

Users and Administrators are encouraged to review Microsoft Security Advisory and apply necessary updates.

Tanzania Computer Emergency Team (TZ-CERT) part of Tanzania Communication Regulatory Authority (TCRA) is informed of malicious software family of ransomware known as SamSam-ransomware. Similar to WannaCry-ransomware, SamSam has a tendency to encrypt files on the compromised systems and demands from victims a ransom in crypto-currency to decrypt them.

The SamSam actors target Information and Communication Technology (ICT) systems and services specifically of organisations. Based on statistics provided by Symantec, SamSam-ransomware attacks have hit nearly seventy (70) institutions in the United States earlier this year. The Federal Bureau Investigation (FBI) estimates that the SamSam group has received $6 million in ransom payments to date and caused over $30 million in losses to victims. <<read more>>

Microsoft has released security update to address vulnerability to its multiple products. Exploitation of these vulnerabilities may allow an attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

Users and administrators are encouraged to review Microsoft Release page and apply necessary updates.