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Dallas Streetcar Rider Alert 7/31 6:32a

Only one Dallas Streetcar is running due to a mechanical issue. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience.

THE BOOK OF LOST NAMES by Kristin Harmel

A woman who helped Jewish children flee the Nazis during World War II now might be the only one who can unlock a code found in a religious text. #14 on the NYT Best Sellers List for Combined Print & E-Book Fiction

AXIOM'S END by Lindsay Ellis

Cora Sabino finds herself caught between her estranged whistle-blower father and the extraterrestrials who have been living here for decades. #7 on the NYT Best Sellers List for Combined Print & E-Book Fiction

NEAR DARK by Brad Thor

The 19th book in the Scot Harvath series. With a bounty on his head, Harvath makes an alliance with a Norwegian intelligence operative. #1 on the NYT Best Sellers List for Combined Print & E-Book Fiction

Route 500 Restores Original Weekday Service on Belt Line, Effective Monday, August 3, 2020

Route 500 will return to its original weekday routing between Belt Line Station and Cypress Waters, beginning Monday, August 3, 2020. All buses had been operating over weekend routing via Freeport since service reductions were implemented on April 6, 2020. The revised routing will restore service to the loop serving Premier and Shorthorn and to stops along Belt Line Road. It will also serve the newly reopened U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Irving location. More information available at https://ift.tt/2qccSUF

TRE Rider Alert 7/28 10:50a

TRE passengers may experience some delays due to a mechanical problem at CentrePort/DFW Station. Thank you for your patience.

Dallas Streetcar Rider Alert Update 7/27 10:08a

Both Dallas Streetcars are back in operation. Thank you for your patience.

AA20-209A: Potential Legacy Risk from Malware Targeting QNAP NAS Devices

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AA20-209A: Potential Legacy Risk from Malware Targeting QNAP NAS Devices By CISA Original release date: July 27, 2020 Summary This is a joint alert from the United States Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the United Kingdom’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC). CISA and NCSC are investigating a strain of malware known as QSnatch, which attackers used in late 2019 to target Network Attached Storage (NAS) devices manufactured by the firm QNAP.   All QNAP NAS devices are potentially vulnerable to QSnatch malware if not updated with the latest security fixes. The malware, documented in open-source reports, has infected thousands of devices worldwide with a particularly high number of infections in North America and Europe. Further, once a device has been infected, attackers can prevent administrators from successfully running firmware updates. This alert summarizes the findings of CISA and NCSC analysis and provides mitigation advice. Technical Deta...

Dallas Streetcar Rider Alert 7/27 6:12a

Only one Dallas Streetcar is running due to a mechanical issue. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience.

Dallas Streetcar Rider Alert 7/26 9:30a

Only one Dallas Streetcar is running due to a mechanical issue. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience.

UTD Comet Cruiser (Route 883) Service Changes Due Prior to Fall Semester, Effective Monday, July 27, 2020

Riders of UTD's Comet Cruiser (Route 883) should plan for several route and schedule changes effective Monday, July 27, in preparation for the fall semester. More information available at https://ift.tt/2qccSUF

AA20-206A: Threat Actor Exploitation of F5 BIG-IP CVE-2020-5902

AA20-206A: Threat Actor Exploitation of F5 BIG-IP CVE-2020-5902 By CISA Original release date: July 24, 2020 Summary The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is issuing this alert in response to recently disclosed exploits that target F5 BIG-IP devices that are vulnerable to CVE-2020-5902. F5 Networks, Inc. (F5) released a patch for CVE-2020-5902 on June 30, 2020. [1] Unpatched F5 BIG-IP devices are an attractive target for malicious actors. Affected organizations that have not applied the patch to fix this critical remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability risk an attacker exploiting CVE-2020-5902 to take control of their system. Note: F5’s security advisory for CVE-2020-5902 states that there is a high probability that any remaining unpatched devices are likely already compromised. CISA expects to see continued attacks exploiting unpatched F5 BIG-IP devices and strongly urges users and administrators to upgrade their software to the fixed versions. CISA also...

Dallas Streetcar Rider Alert Update 7/23 7:08p

Both Dallas Streetcars are back in operation. Thank you for your patience.

Dallas Streetcar Rider Alert 7/23 12:00p

Only one Dallas Streetcar is running due to a mechanical issue. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience.

AA20-205A: NSA and CISA Recommend Immediate Actions to Reduce Exposure Across Operational Technologies and Control Systems

AA20-205A: NSA and CISA Recommend Immediate Actions to Reduce Exposure Across Operational Technologies and Control Systems By CISA Original release date: July 23, 2020 Summary Note: This Activity Alert uses the MITRE Adversarial Tactics, Techniques, and Common Knowledge (ATT&CK®) framework. See the ATT&CK for Enterprise  and  ATT&CK for Industrial Control Systems frameworks for all referenced threat actor techniques and mitigations. Over recent months, cyber actors have demonstrated their continued willingness to conduct malicious cyber activity against critical infrastructure (CI) by exploiting internet-accessible operational technology (OT) assets.[ 1 ] Due to the increase in adversary capabilities and activity, the criticality to U.S. national security and way of life, and the vulnerability of OT systems, civilian infrastructure makes attractive targets for foreign powers attempting to do harm to U.S. interests or retaliate for perceived U.S. aggression. ...

UTOPIA AVENUE by David Mitchell

The glories and misadventures of a 1960s British band told from several perspectives with cameos by real-life musicians. #14 on the NYT Best Sellers List for Combined Print & E-Book Fiction

CAJUN JUSTICE by James Patterson and Tucker Axum

Cain Lemaire, an ex-Secret Service agent from New Orleans, gets in the thick of things as the head of security for a chief executive in Tokyo. #12 on the NYT Best Sellers List for Combined Print & E-Book Fiction

A WALK ALONG THE BEACH by Debbie Macomber

After dealing with loss and setbacks, two sisters take risks on dreams and love. #8 on the NYT Best Sellers List for Combined Print & E-Book Fiction

PEACE TALKS by Jim Butcher

The 16th book in the Dresden Files series. Chicago's only professional wizard tries to keep the peace during a summit of the Supernatural nations of the world. #2 on the NYT Best Sellers List for Combined Print & E-Book Fiction

THE ORDER by Daniel Silva

The 20th book in the Gabriel Allon series. The art restorer and spy cuts his family’s vacation short to investigate whether Pope Paul VII was murdered. #1 on the NYT Best Sellers List for Combined Print & E-Book Fiction

Dallas Streetcar Rider Update 7/22 8:10a

Both Dallas Streetcars are back in operation. Thank you for your patience.

Dallas Streetcar Rider Alert 7/22 6:00a

Only one Dallas Streetcar is running due to a mechanical issue. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience.

Dallas Streetcar Rider Alert 7/21 5:10a

Only one Dallas Streetcar is running due to a mechanical issue. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience.

Dallas Streetcar Rider Alert 7/21 5:10a

Only one Dallas Streetcar is running due to a mechanical issue. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience.

Detours for Bus Routes 60, 164, 372, 374, 428 and 467 Due to Garland Ave. and Shiloh Road Street Closure, Effective July 25-27, 2020

Bus routes 60, 164, 372, 374, 428 and 467 on detour from approximately 8 p.m. on Saturday, July 25 to 7 a.m. on Monday, July 27 due to a street closure on Garland Ave. and Shiloh Road. Bus detours available at https://ift.tt/2qccSUF

Dallas Streetcar Rider Alert 7/20 5:40a

Only one Dallas Streetcar is running due to a mechanical issue. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience.

Dallas Streetcar Rider Alert 7/20 5:40a

Only one Dallas Streetcar is running due to a mechanical issue. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience.

Dallas Streetcar Rider Alert 7/19 7:43a

Only one Dallas Streetcar is running due to a mechanical issue. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience.

Bus Stop Consolidations to be Implemented in July for Routes 2, 26 and 35

Thank you for the feedback provided on our initial draft consolidation list. The bus stops on the final list will be removed starting in July 2020 as part of the Bus Stop Consolidation Project. The Bus Stop Consolidation Project is providing for more consistent spacing between bus stops along routes throughout the DART system. The goal of this Project is to improve the customer bus riding experience and make the service more reliable. View the final Bus Stop Consolidation list for Routes 2, 26 and 35 at https://ift.tt/2qccSUF

AA20-198A: Malicious Cyber Actor Use of Network Tunneling and Spoofing to Obfuscate Geolocation

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AA20-198A: Malicious Cyber Actor Use of Network Tunneling and Spoofing to Obfuscate Geolocation By CISA Original release date: July 16, 2020 Summary This Activity Alert uses the MITRE Adversarial Tactics, Techniques, and Common Knowledge (ATT&CK™) and Pre-ATT&CK frameworks. See the MITRE ATT&CK for Enterprise and Pre-ATT&CK frameworks for referenced threat actor techniques. Attributing malicious cyber activity that uses network tunneling and spoofing techniques to a specific threat actor is difficult. Attribution requires analysis of multiple variables, including location. Because threat actors can use these techniques to obfuscate their location, it is not possible to identify the true physical location of malicious activity based solely on the geolocation of Internet Protocol (IP). This Alert discusses how threat actors use these obfuscation techniques to mislead incident responders. Technical Details Geolocation The geolocation of an IP address is often obt...

THE LOST AND FOUND BOOKSHOP by Susan Wiggs

Natalie Harper takes over the care of her mother’s bookshop and her ailing grandfather. #15 on the NYT Best Sellers List for Combined Print & E-Book Fiction

OUTSIDER by Linda Castillo

The 12th book in the Kate Burkholder series. A cop goes into hiding on an Amish widower’s farm while a killer lies in wait. #12 on the NYT Best Sellers List for Combined Print & E-Book Fiction

A BEAUTIFULLY FOOLISH ENDEAVOR by Hank Green

Mysterious books hint at what caused the untimely demise of April May and the sudden disappearance of robots known as the Carls. #6 on the NYT Best Sellers List for Combined Print & E-Book Fiction

DESOLATION ROAD by Christine Feehan

The fourth book in the Torpedo Ink series. A biker wants to know what a local librarian is hiding. #3 on the NYT Best Sellers List for Combined Print & E-Book Fiction

DART Green Line Rider Alert 7/15 4:03p

The switch issue near Lake June Station has been fixed and trains are resuming normal operations. The bus shuttles have been canceled. Thank you for your patience.

DART Green Line Rider Alert Update 7/15 1:15p

Green Line passengers may experience delays due to a switch issue near Lake June Station. A bus shuttle will be available between Lawnview, Lake June and Buckner stations. Our apologies for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience.

DART Green Line Rider Alert 7/15 12:05p

Green Line passengers may experience delays due to a switch issue near Lake June Station. A bus shuttle is in place between Lake June and Buckner stations. Our apologies for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience.

DART Service Changes Start July 27

A number of service changes, affecting customers in various parts of the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) service area, will take place on Monday, July 27. Among them will be the debut of emission-free electric buses on the Singleton Blvd. corridor, schedule adjustments and a new fare structure introduced for the Dallas Streetcar. Learn more at https://ift.tt/2qccSUF

UTSW Bass Center Bus Service (Route 706) Affected By Construction Work, Effective Wednesday, July 15, 2020

Passengers using Bus Route 706 to access UTSW/Bass Center are advised that current bus stops will be taken out of service due to construction beginning Wednesday, July 15. Buses coming from UTSW Medical District/Parkland Station will serve the facility from Harry Hines Blvd. Trips returning to the station will temporarily use the bus stops nearest the building on Forest Park. The detour is expected to be in place approximately three months. The schedule will be unaffected.

AA20-195A: Critical Vulnerability in SAP NetWeaver AS Java

AA20-195A: Critical Vulnerability in SAP NetWeaver AS Java By CISA Original release date: July 13, 2020 Summary On July 13, 2020 EST, SAP released a security update to address a critical vulnerability, CVE-2020-6287 , affecting the SAP NetWeaver Application Server (AS) Java component LM Configuration Wizard. An unauthenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability through the Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) to take control of trusted SAP applications. Due to the criticality of this vulnerability, the attack surface this vulnerability represents, and the importance of SAP’s business applications, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) strongly recommends organizations immediately apply patches. CISA recommends organizations prioritize patching internet-facing systems, and then internal systems. Organizations that are unable to immediately patch should mitigate the vulnerability by disabling the LM Configuration Wizard service (see SAP Security Note #29396...

Dallas Streetcar Rider Alert 7/10 2:25p

Both Dallas Streetcars are in operation. Thank you for your patience.

Dallas Streetcar Rider Alert 7/10 1:00p

Only one Dallas Streetcar is running due to a mechanical issue. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience.

Dallas Streetcar Rider Update 7/10 11:05a

Both Dallas Streetcars are back in operation. Thank you for your patience.

Dallas Streetcar Rider Alert 7/10 10:35a

Only one Dallas Streetcar is running due to a mechanical issue. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience.

AMERICAN DIRT by Jeanine Cummins

A bookseller flees Mexico for the United States with her son while pursued by the head of a drug cartel. #13 on the NYT Best Sellers List for Combined Print & E-Book Fiction

LITTLE FIRES EVERYWHERE by Celeste Ng

An artist upends a quiet town outside Cleveland. #9 on the NYT Best Sellers List for Combined Print & E-Book Fiction

DARING AND THE DUKE by Sarah MacLean

The third book in the Bareknuckle Bastards series. #15 on the NYT Best Sellers List for Combined Print & E-Book Fiction

MEXICAN GOTHIC by Silvia Moreno-Garcia

In 1950s Mexico, a debutante travels to a distant mansion where family secrets of a faded mining empire have been kept hidden. #14 on the NYT Best Sellers List for Combined Print & E-Book Fiction

HOME BEFORE DARK by Riley Sager

When Maggie Holt inherits the Vermont estate that was the setting of her father’s horror memoir she is confronted by some of the people and relics he chronicled. #12 on the NYT Best Sellers List for Combined Print & E-Book Fiction

THE NICKEL BOYS by Colson Whitehead

Two boys respond to horrors at a Jim Crow-era reform school in ways that impact them decades later. #11 on the NYT Best Sellers List for Combined Print & E-Book Fiction

FRIENDS AND STRANGERS by J Courtney Sullivan

Complications ensue when a New York journalist downshifts to become a mom in a small town and hires a senior at the local women’s college to babysit. #10 on the NYT Best Sellers List for Combined Print & E-Book Fiction

SEX AND VANITY by Kevin Kwan

A nod to “A Room With a View” in which Lucie Tang Churchill is torn between her WASPy billionaire fiancé and a privileged hunk born in Hong Kong. #4 on the NYT Best Sellers List for Combined Print & E-Book Fiction

AA20-183A: Defending Against Malicious Cyber Activity Originating from Tor

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AA20-183A: Defending Against Malicious Cyber Activity Originating from Tor By CISA Original release date: July 1, 2020 | Last revised: July 2, 2020 Summary This advisory uses the MITRE Adversarial Tactics, Techniques, and Common Knowledge (ATT&CK®) and Pre-ATT&CK framework. See the ATT&CK for Enterprise and Pre-ATT&CK frameworks for referenced threat actor techniques. This advisory—written by the Cybersecurity Security and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) with contributions from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)—highlights risks associated with Tor, along with technical details and recommendations for mitigation. Cyber threat actors can use Tor software and network infrastructure for anonymity and obfuscation purposes to clandestinely conduct malicious cyber operations.[ 1 ],[ 2 ],[ 3 ] Tor (aka The Onion Router) is software that allows users to browse the web anonymously by encrypting and routing requests through multiple relay layers or nodes. Thi...