May 21, 2024 at 07:21AM The Central Intelligence Agency is embracing generative AI to enhance its mission, focusing on open-source applications, including a ChatGPT-like tool. Nand Mulchandani, the agency’s chief technology officer, emphasizes the importance of maintaining human oversight and vigilance due to the technology’s probabilistic nature and potential for bias. The CIA is already … Read more
May 10, 2024 at 05:15PM China is the top cyber threat to the US government, critical infrastructure, and private-sector networks, according to the nation’s intelligence community. However, cybersecurity strategist Crystal Morin believes a destructive cyber-attack against the US would come from Iran before any other source. She concurs with US spy agencies that China remains … Read more
March 12, 2024 at 10:11AM Part one of the article explains cybersecurity attribution, distinguishing between attribution and public disclosure, and discussing standards of proof including intelligence, judicial, and technical standards. Attribution is important for understanding the adversary and defending against future attacks. The article promises to delve into the key methods of attributing events to … Read more
February 4, 2024 at 06:54PM General Timothy D. Haugh assumes leadership of USCYBERCOM and NSA/CSS from General Paul M. Nakasone. President Joe Biden appointed Haugh in May 2023. Impressed by the workforce’s accomplishments, Haugh expressed confidence in achieving their goals. Deputy Secretary of Defense, Kathleen Hicks acknowledged Fort Meade’s crucial missions. General Nakasone is proud … Read more
January 30, 2024 at 03:35PM The US government, with private sector collaboration, has been discreetly working to disrupt the dangerous China-linked threat group “Volt Typhoon,” attempting to disable the operation remotely. This action comes amidst concern about widespread hacking activities and the group’s potential to compromise US military operations and infrastructure in the Indo-Pacific region. … Read more
January 26, 2024 at 05:12PM Senator Ron Wyden released documents revealing that the NSA purchases Americans’ internet records, prompting a call for intelligence agencies to cease buying unlawfully obtained personal data from data brokers. Wyden emphasized the need for legal and ethical data practices, highlighting the potential privacy violations and the lack of informed consent … Read more