#NASA

Penn State Settles for $1.25M Over Failure to Comply With DoD, NASA Cybersecurity Requirements

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October 24, 2024 at 06:54AM Penn State University will pay $1.25 million to settle claims of not meeting cybersecurity requirements for Department of Defense and NASA contracts. This settlement addresses alleged compliance failures related to security standards essential for these federal contracts. ### Meeting Takeaways: 1. **Settlement Amount**: Penn State University will pay $1.25 million. … Read more

Chinese Engineer Charged in U.S. for Years-Long Cyber Espionage Targeting NASA and Military

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September 18, 2024 at 10:54AM Chinese national Song Wu, employed by AVIC, was indicted in the U.S. for spear-phishing to access NASA, universities, and private companies’ software. The stolen data could be utilized in aerospace and military applications. Another Chinese national, Jia Wei, was separately charged for infiltrating a U.S. communications firm. In the UK, … Read more