FBI Issues Guidance for Delaying SEC-Required Data Breach Disclosure 

December 12, 2023 at 06:00AM The FBI has issued guidance on SEC data breach reporting, including potential delays. SEC’s new cybersecurity rules require public companies to report material breaches within 4 days via Form 8-K. FBI clarifies that Justice Dept. can grant a 30-60 day delay for national security reasons, but delays can’t exceed 120 … Read more

Proposed US surveillance regime would enlist more businesses

December 11, 2023 at 08:49PM Two reform bills before Congress propose changes to the government-directed surveillance affecting US businesses. Section 702, set to expire in 2024, permits surveillance without warrant. The pending vote will decide between HR 6570, focusing on civil liberties, and HR 6611, expanding the businesses required to share data with the US. … Read more

FBI Chief Makes Fresh Pitch for Spy Program Renewal and Says It’d Be ‘Devastating’ If It Lapsed

December 7, 2023 at 07:00AM FBI Director Christopher Wray urges the renewal of a critical U.S. surveillance tool expiring year-end, warning of ‘devastating’ consequences if it lapses. Key Takeaways from the Meeting: 1. FBI Director Christopher Wray emphasized the importance of the reauthorization of a critical U.S. government surveillance tool. 2. The surveillance tool in … Read more

Congressmen Ask DOJ to Investigate Water Utility Hack, Warning It Could Happen Anywhere

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

General Electric, DARPA Hack Claims Raise National Security Concerns

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

General Electric, DARPA Hack Claims Raise National Security Concerns

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

SEC Suit Ushers in New Era of Cyber Enforcement

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

Data Brokers Expose Sensitive US Military Member Info to Foreign Threat Actors: Study

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

Canada bans WeChat and Kaspersky products on govt devices

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

It’s Time to Establish the NATO of Cybersecurity

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