CISA’s New Vulnerability List: Are You Next on the Cyber Hit List?
CISA has added five new vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog. These digital gremlins pose significant risks and are a frequent attack vector for cyber mischief-makers. Federal agencies must exorcise these tech demons by their due dates, and CISA urges everyone to do the same to keep their networks safe from cyber shenanigans.
Hot Take:
Well, folks, it looks like the cybersecurity equivalent of Santa’s naughty list just got a few more names. CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) Catalog is like a horror movie for IT departments, where the villains are vulnerabilities that just refuse to die. But hey, if you’re in the federal enterprise, the good news is you get to play the hero in this never-ending thriller—complete with a due date for saving the day. Forget about patching up that hole in your bathroom wall; it’s time to patch up those cyber holes instead!
Key Points:
- CISA added five new vulnerabilities to their KEV Catalog.
- These vulnerabilities are actively being exploited by cybercriminals.
- The Binding Operational Directive (BOD) 22-01 mandates federal agencies to fix these vulnerabilities.
- BOD 22-01 encourages all organizations to prioritize vulnerability remediation.
- CISA will continue updating the KEV Catalog to keep up with emerging threats.