November 3, 2024 at 01:38PM The US Department of Justice charged six individuals in two fraud schemes involving IT contracts, defrauding the government of millions. The operations targeted various federal agencies, including the Department of Defense. In related news, an e-commerce fraud ring was disrupted, and Iranian hackers are using AI for new cyber threats. … Read more
August 26, 2024 at 12:12PM The US has intervened in a whistleblower suit against Georgia Tech and GTRC for alleged failure to meet cybersecurity requirements, submitted false scores to win DoD contracts, and violated federal regulations. The complaint also alleges failure to update security plans and install/maintain security applications, resulting in a fraudulent cybersecurity assessment … Read more
April 5, 2024 at 10:37AM Government cybersecurity agencies criticize Microsoft for repeated security breaches that compromised government secrets. Despite demands for stricter action against the tech giant, Microsoft has faced no significant consequences and continues to receive substantial government contracts. Concerns about national security threats and calls for improved cybersecurity measures highlight the ongoing tension … Read more
February 7, 2024 at 07:12PM Proposed changes to US government procurement rules would require IT service organizations to provide full access to their systems in the event of a security incident. These requirements, developed by DoD, GSA, and NASA, have faced criticism from industry respondents who find them burdensome and inconsistent with other reporting rules. … Read more
January 29, 2024 at 12:47PM Middle Eastern cybersecurity firms, connected to Iranian government and specialists, are implicated in cyber attacks on Western democracy, critical infrastructure, and financial institutions. The leaked data points to a network of contractors linked to Iran’s military and intelligence, with expectations of continued operations despite sanctions. Similar arrangements are seen in … Read more
January 16, 2024 at 10:01PM Nokia has launched a dedicated business unit for government sales in the USA, reflecting Washington’s concerns about national infrastructure security. The move comes amid US efforts to remove Chinese-made equipment from its networks due to security worries. Nokia is tailoring its portfolio and sales team to meet federal government needs, … Read more