December 1, 2023 at 01:24PM Congress members urged the DOJ to probe a foreign cyber-attack on a Pittsburgh-area water utility, leading CISA to caution other water facilities about potential vulnerabilities. (Note: The summary is based on the information provided and does not include the sentence “The post Congressmen Ask DOJ to Investigate Water Utility Hack, … Read more
November 28, 2023 at 05:33AM General Electric (GE) and the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) have experienced a breach, with stolen data reportedly up for sale on the Dark Web. GE confirms knowledge of the stolen data and is investigating the issue. The breach raises concerns about the potential for follow-on cyberattacks targeting federal … Read more
November 27, 2023 at 04:07PM General Electric (GE) and the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) have been breached. Stolen data, including access credentials and military information, is being sold on the Dark Web. GE is aware of the claims and is investigating the issue. The breach raises concerns about cyberattacks on federal agencies and … Read more
November 13, 2023 at 10:08AM The Securities and Exchange Commission’s lawsuit against SolarWinds marks a significant shift in regulatory expectations and enforcement for cybersecurity in public companies and government contractors. Chief information security officers (CISOs) will need to be more diligent in designing and managing cybersecurity programs. The Department of Defense (DoD) is cracking down … Read more
November 7, 2023 at 11:42AM A new study from Duke University reveals that foreign threat actors can easily access sensitive information on US military members through data brokers. These brokers collect and sell a wide range of information, including personal details, financial data, and health information. The study found that it is inexpensive and straightforward … Read more
October 31, 2023 at 11:13AM Canada has banned the use of Kaspersky security products and Tencent’s WeChat app on mobile devices used by government employees due to network and national security concerns. The ban will take effect on October 30, 2023, and the government has stated that there is no evidence of government information being … Read more
October 24, 2023 at 10:01AM Most countries fail to recognize cybercrime as a national security issue, despite its direct threat to critical infrastructure and citizens. National intelligence agencies are focused elsewhere, leaving private organizations vulnerable. To combat cybercrime effectively, nation-states should establish an international cybersecurity alliance, similar to NATO, to protect their people, infrastructure, and … Read more