Business Security Flaw Being Actively Attacked: What Families Need to Know

Cybersecurity researchers have detected active attacks targeting a critical vulnerability in Ivanti Sentry, a software product used by businesses to manage mobile devices and access to company systems. The flaw allows attackers to execute commands with the highest level of control over affected systems. This issue affects businesses and organizations that use Ivanti Sentry, not home computers or personal devices. If you work for a company that uses this software, your IT department should already be aware and taking action.

Your personal home computers, phones, and tablets are not at risk from this specific vulnerability. If you work for a business, there is nothing you need to do personally. Your company's IT team is responsible for patching this software. However, you should remain vigilant for any unusual emails or messages from your IT department asking you to take security actions. If you receive such communications, verify them by calling your IT help desk directly using a phone number you already have, not one provided in the email. This news serves as a good reminder to keep all your personal devices updated.

When your phone, computer, or tablet prompts you to install updates, do so promptly. These updates often contain security fixes that protect you from similar vulnerabilities. Enable automatic updates on all your devices whenever possible so you stay protected without having to remember.