April 24, 2024 at 10:10AM The US has charged and sanctioned four Iranian nationals for their alleged roles in cyber attacks on US companies and government departments. They worked for fake companies linked to Iran’s military, carrying out multiple computer intrusions using methods like spearphishing and social engineering. The accused face up to 35 years … Read more
April 23, 2024 at 11:44AM The US Department of State has initiated visa restrictions on 13 individuals and their families linked to commercial spyware operations, aiming to combat the proliferation and misuse of spyware. This aligns with broader efforts, including export controls and sanctions, to address the misuse of spyware. The Biden Administration has issued … Read more
April 23, 2024 at 06:34AM German authorities have issued arrest warrants against three citizens for allegedly spying for China. Suspects include Thomas R., believed to have gathered military technology information, and married couple Herwig F. and Ina F., accused of establishing connections for research projects. These arrests are part of a broader international trend involving … Read more
April 18, 2024 at 01:35PM The US House of Representatives passed the Fourth Amendment Is Not For Sale Act (H.R.4639) to restrict the government’s ability to procure data on citizens through data brokers. The bill seeks to ban the government from purchasing data on Americans from data brokers, drawing divided opinions. Additionally, other surveillance-related bills … Read more
April 18, 2024 at 10:45AM Government agencies from the Five Eyes countries have released joint guidance on deploying and operating externally developed artificial intelligence systems. The guidance focuses on protecting data and AI systems, and includes methodologies for securing the deployment environment, protecting the AI system, and ensuring secure operation and maintenance. The document is … Read more
April 12, 2024 at 09:48PM House Republicans are set to make a second attempt at advancing a bill for reauthorizing a national security surveillance program, now proposing a shorter two-year extension in hopes of winning over GOP critics. Speaker Mike Johnson aims to find a compromise amidst growing skepticism, with some Republicans expressing support for … Read more
April 11, 2024 at 08:18AM A bill reauthorizing a national security surveillance program was blocked by conservative opposition, casting doubt on its future. Speaker Mike Johnson’s attempts to push it forward faced resistance from both parties, Who seek to balance security and privacy concerns. The Biden administration backs the bill, but its fate remains uncertain. … Read more
April 10, 2024 at 05:22PM Dave Luber became the NSA’s new Director of Cybersecurity on April 1, taking over from Rob Joyce. Luber looks forward to continuing the agency’s work in preventing cyber threats and building partnerships. With over 37 years of experience, including roles at NSA and USCYBERCOM, Luber is uniquely qualified for this … Read more
April 9, 2024 at 10:09AM The US government is offering bounties for information on ransomware gangs, but challenges remain in collecting information due to rigorous conditions and low payouts. Concerns are raised about the effectiveness of a criminal law enforcement approach in addressing ransomware attacks, compounded by the potential involvement of adversarial nations like Russia. … Read more
April 6, 2024 at 08:36AM Next week, the House will consider a bill to reauthorize the Section 702 surveillance program for national security, despite concerns about privacy. The program allows the US to collect foreign communications without a warrant. Reauthorization faces political resistance due to concerns about privacy and FBI abuses, with proposed changes to … Read more