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Security InformationThis page is dedicated to security, it includes local security information, as well as a number of syndicated security feeds, alerts, tools and news from major security portals. This page aims to provide a single security information access point, helping you stay current with recent security threats. You can check the SG Security FAQ and visit the SG Security forum with any questions you might have. SG Security ScanThe SG Security Scan is a great tool that tests a number of ports on your computer for the most common vulnerabilities.SG Security ScannerVulterable PortsCommonly Open PortsSG Ports - comprehensive database of known TCP/UDP ports
SG Security ArticlesGeneral Security GuideHow To Crack WEP and WPA Wireless NetworksHow to Secure your Wireless NetworkHow to Stop Denial of Service (DoS) AttacksIRDP Security Vulnerability in Windows 9xWhich VPN Protocol to use?Why encrypt your online traffic with VPN ?Latest Security Advisories (US-CERT)CISA Releases Cybersecurity Advisory on SimpleHelp RMM Vulnerability (2025.06.12) Today, CISA released Cybersecurity Advisory: Ransomware Actors Exploit Unpatched SimpleHelp Remote Monitoring and Management to Compromise Utility Billing Software Provider. This advisory is in response to ransomware actors targeting customers of a utility billing software provider through unpatched vulnerabilities in SimpleHelp Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM). This incident is part of a broader trend of ransomware actors exploiting unpatched versions of SimpleHelp RMM since January 2025. SimpleHelp versions 5.5.7 and earlier contain multiple vulnerabilities, including CVE-2024-57727, a path traversal vulnerability. Ransomware actors likely exploited CVE-2024-57727 to access downstream customers unpatched SimpleHelp RMM, resulting in service disruptions and double extortion incidents. CISA added CVE-2024-57727 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog on February 13, 2025. Organizations using SimpleHelp RMM should:
CISA Releases Ten Industrial Control Systems Advisories (2025.06.12) CISA released ten Industrial Control Systems (ICS) advisories on June 12, 2025. These advisories provide timely information about current security issues, vulnerabilities, and exploits surrounding ICS.
CISA encourages users and administrators to review newly released ICS advisories for technical details and mitigations. CISA Adds Two Known Exploited Vulnerabilities to Catalog (2025.06.10) CISA has added two new vulnerabilities to itsKnown Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) Catalog, based on evidence of active exploitation.
These types of vulnerabilities are frequent attack vectors for malicious cyber actors and pose significant risks to the federal enterprise. Binding Operational Directive (BOD) 22-01: Reducing the Significant Risk of Known Exploited Vulnerabilitiesestablished the KEV Catalog as a living list of known Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) that carry significant risk to the federal enterprise. BOD 22-01 requires Federal Civilian Executive Branch (FCEB) agencies to remediate identified vulnerabilities by the due date to protect FCEB networks against active threats. See theBOD 22-01 Fact Sheetfor more information. Although BOD 22-01 only applies to FCEB agencies, CISA strongly urges all organizations to reduce their exposure to cyberattacks by prioritizing timely remediation ofKEV Catalog vulnerabilitiesas part of their vulnerability management practice. CISA will continue to add vulnerabilities to the catalog that meet thespecified criteria. CISA Releases Four Industrial Control Systems Advisories (2025.06.10) CISA released four Industrial Control Systems (ICS) advisories on June 10, 2025. These advisories provide timely information about current security issues, vulnerabilities, and exploits surrounding ICS.
CISA encourages users and administrators to review newly released ICS advisories for technical details and mitigations. CISA Adds Two Known Exploited Vulnerabilities to Catalog (2025.06.09) CISA has added two new vulnerabilities to itsKnown Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) Catalog, based on evidence of active exploitation.
These types of vulnerabilities are frequent attack vectors for malicious cyber actors and pose significant risks to the federal enterprise. Binding Operational Directive (BOD) 22-01: Reducing the Significant Risk of Known Exploited Vulnerabilitiesestablished the KEV Catalog as a living list of known Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) that carry significant risk to the federal enterprise. BOD 22-01 requires Federal Civilian Executive Branch (FCEB) agencies to remediate identified vulnerabilities by the due date to protect FCEB networks against active threats. See theBOD 22-01 Fact Sheetfor more information. Although BOD 22-01 only applies to FCEB agencies, CISA strongly urges all organizations to reduce their exposure to cyberattacks by prioritizing timely remediation ofKEV Catalog vulnerabilitiesas part of their vulnerability management practice. CISA will continue to add vulnerabilities to the catalog that meet thespecified criteria. CISA Releases Seven Industrial Control Systems Advisories (2025.06.05) CISA released seven Industrial Control Systems (ICS) advisories on June 5, 2025. These advisories provide timely information about current security issues, vulnerabilities, and exploits surrounding ICS.
CISA encourages users and administrators to review newly released ICS advisories for technical details and mitigations. CISA Adds One Known Exploited Vulnerability to Catalog (2025.06.05) CISA has added one new vulnerability to itsKnown Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) Catalog, based on evidence of active exploitation.
This type of vulnerability is a frequent attack vector for malicious cyber actors and poses significant risks to the federal enterprise. Binding Operational Directive (BOD) 22-01: Reducing the Significant Risk of Known Exploited Vulnerabilitiesestablished the KEV Catalog as a living list of known Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) that carry significant risk to the federal enterprise. BOD 22-01 requires Federal Civilian Executive Branch (FCEB) agencies to remediate identified vulnerabilities by the due date to protect FCEB networks against active threats. See theBOD 22-01 Fact Sheetfor more information. Although BOD 22-01 only applies to FCEB agencies, CISA strongly urges all organizations to reduce their exposure to cyberattacks by prioritizing timely remediation ofKEV Catalog vulnerabilitiesas part of their vulnerability management practice. CISA will continue to add vulnerabilities to the catalog that meet thespecified criteria. Updated Guidance on Play Ransomware (2025.06.04) CISA, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the Australian Signals Directorates Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASDs ACSC) have issued an updated advisory onPlay ransomware, also known as Playcrypt. This advisory highlights new tactics, techniques, and procedures used by the Play ransomware group and provides updated indicators of compromise (IOCs) to enhance threat detection. Since June 2022, Playcrypt has targeted diverse businesses and critical infrastructure across North America, South America, and Europe, becoming one of the most active ransomware groups in 2024. The FBI has identified approximately 900 entities allegedly exploited by these ransomware actors as of May 2025. Recommended mitigations include:
Stay vigilant and take proactive measures to protect your organization.
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