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
Government US Disrupted Chinese Hacking Operation Aimed at Critical Infrastructure: Report US government reportedly disabled parts of a botnet-powered cyber campaign conducted by the Chinese threat actor Volt Typhoon. Eduard KovacsJanuary 30, 2024
Government Energy Department to Invest $30 Million in Clean Energy Cybersecurity Solutions Organizations can earn up to $3 million in federal funding for cyber tools securing the clean energy infrastructure. Ionut ArghireJanuary 18, 2024
Government Energy Department Offering $70 Million for Security, Resilience Research US Department of Energy offering up to $70 million in funding for research into technologies that boost the resilience and security of energy sector. Eduard KovacsJanuary 5, 2024
Compliance Pentagon Wants Feedback on Revised Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Program DoD is requesting public opinion on proposed changes to the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program rules. Ionut ArghireDecember 29, 2023
Ransomware Governments Issue Warning After Play Ransomware Hits Hundreds of Organizations US and Australian government agencies warn organizations of the Play ransomware group’s double-extortion tactics. Ionut ArghireDecember 19, 2023
Government CISA Seeks Public Opinion on Google Workspace Secure Configuration Baselines CISA is asking for public opinion on SCuBA secure configuration baselines for nine Google Workspace services. Ionut ArghireDecember 13, 2023
Government Harry Coker Confirmed as National Cyber Director US Senate confirms former CIA and NSA senior executive Harry Coker as next National Cyber Director in the White House ONCD. Eduard KovacsDecember 13, 2023