August 16, 2024 at 06:54AM The federal government is investing $11 million in the Open-Source Software Prevalence Initiative (OSSPI) to understand and enhance the security of open-source software used in critical infrastructure. National Cyber Director Hary Coker announced the initiative, aiming to strengthen national cybersecurity and collaborate with the cybersecurity community. The initiative aligns with … Read more
July 11, 2024 at 10:12AM UnitedHealth CEO Andrew Witty testified about the costly cyberattack on Change Healthcare before the Senate and House. He pledged to address security flaws and backed a centralized cyber-incident reporting system. The existing National Cyber Incident Response Plan, supported by the Biden administration, seeks to streamline reporting and improve coordination. This … Read more
December 18, 2023 at 05:52PM Hacktivists disrupted services at 70% of Iran’s gas stations in a politically motivated cyberattack. Iran’s oil minister confirmed the IT systems were attacked, causing long queues. The group responsible, Predatory Sparrow, claimed the attack was in response to the aggression of the Islamic Republic. This comes amid heightened tension in … Read more