Government White House Nominates First Assistant Secretary of Defense for Cyber Policy Michael Sulmeyer has been nominated by the White House as the first assistant secretary of defense for cyber policy at the Pentagon. Eduard Kovacs3 days ago
Network Security US Government Issues New DDoS Mitigation Guidance CISA, the FBI, and MS-ISAC have released new guidance on how federal agencies can defend against DDoS attacks. Ionut Arghire6 days ago
Government White House Calls on States to Boost Cybersecurity in Water Sector The White House is calling on state environmental, health, and homeland security agencies to convene on safeguarding water systems. Ionut ArghireMarch 20, 2024
Nation-State Chinese APT Hacks 48 Government Organizations Earth Krahang, likely a penetration team of Chinese government contractor I-Soon, has compromised 48 government entities worldwide. Ionut ArghireMarch 19, 2024
Government White House Budget Proposal Seeks Cybersecurity Funding Boost The White House again wants to boost cybersecurity spending, proposing a $3 billion budget for CISA and billions more for other initiatives. Eduard KovacsMarch 13, 2024
Government Governments Urge Organizations to Hunt for Ivanti VPN Attacks Credentials stored on Ivanti VPN appliances impacted by recent vulnerabilities are likely compromised, government agencies say. Ionut ArghireMarch 1, 2024
Cybersecurity Funding Energy Department Invests $45 Million in 16 Projects to Improve Cybersecurity The US government makes a $45 million investment in 16 projects to improve cybersecurity across the energy sector. Ionut ArghireFebruary 27, 2024
Government NSA Announces Retirement of Cybersecurity Director Rob Joyce NSA says Rob Joyce is retiring as cybersecurity director and will be replaced by David Luber, the current deputy director of cybersecurity. Eduard KovacsFebruary 21, 2024
Nation-State Russian Cyberspies Exploit Roundcube Flaws Against European Governments Russian cyberespionage group targets European government, military, and critical infrastructure entities via Roundcube vulnerabilities. Ionut ArghireFebruary 19, 2024
Government Ex-Employee’s Admin Credentials Used in US Gov Agency Hack A threat actor employed the administrative credentials of a former employee to hack a US government organization. Ionut ArghireFebruary 16, 2024
Cyberwarfare General Timothy Haugh Takes Lead of NSA and Cyber Command General Timothy D. Haugh assumed command of NSA and USCYBERCOM on February 2, 2024, taking over the role from General Paul M. Nakasone. Mike LennonFebruary 4, 2024
Government US Lawmakers Introduce Farm and Food Cybersecurity Act New bipartisan, bicameral legislation aims to improve cybersecurity protections within the food and agriculture sector. Ionut ArghireJanuary 30, 2024