Government EPA Issues Alert After Finding Critical Vulnerabilities in Drinking Water Systems The EPA has issued an enforcement alert, outlining the steps needed to comply with the Safe Drinking Water Act. Eduard KovacsMay 21, 2024
Government White House Issues National Security Memorandum for Critical Infrastructure The White House has published a national security memorandum focusing on critical infrastructure security and resilience. Eduard KovacsMay 3, 2024
Artificial Intelligence Tech CEOs Altman, Nadella, Pichai and Others Join Government AI Safety Board Led by DHS’ Mayorkas CEOs of major tech companies are joining a new artificial intelligence safety board to advise the federal government on how to protect the nation’s... Associated PressApril 29, 2024
Artificial Intelligence First Major Attempts to Regulate AI Face Headwinds From All Sides While over 400 AI-related bills are being debated this year in statehouses nationwide, most target one industry or just a piece of the technology... Associated PressApril 19, 2024
Government US Government Releases Guidance on Securing Election Infrastructure New US guidance details foreign malign influence operations to help election infrastructure stakeholders increase resilience. Ionut ArghireApril 19, 2024
Government US Cyber Force Assisted Foreign Governments 22 Times in 2023 USCYBERCOM’s Cyber National Mission Force participated in 22 foreign hunt forward operations in 2023. Eduard KovacsApril 11, 2024
Data Breaches Acuity Responds to US Government Data Theft Claims, Says Hackers Obtained Non-Sensitive Info Acuity, the tech firm from which hackers claimed to have stolen State Department and other government data, confirms hack, but says stolen info is... Eduard KovacsApril 5, 2024
Government Pentagon Outlines Cybersecurity Strategy for Defense Industrial Base US Defense Department releases defense industrial base cybersecurity strategy with a focus on four key goals. Eduard KovacsMarch 29, 2024
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 KovacsMarch 25, 2024
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 ArghireMarch 22, 2024
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