September 3, 2024 at 08:29PM The White House aims to improve internet routing security, particularly the Border Gateway Protocol (BGP), which currently lacks adequate security features. This vulnerability has led to incidents of route hijacking and poses national security risks. The government plans to accelerate the adoption of the Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI) to … Read more
August 1, 2024 at 08:57PM As part of a multinational prisoner exchange deal announced on Thursday, the US returned two Russian cybercriminals to Russia, and in return, Russia released some of its detainees, including at least one US journalist. The cybercriminals included Roman Seleznev, sentenced for compromising point-of-sale systems, and Vladislav Klyushin, convicted of stealing … Read more
December 18, 2023 at 05:36PM On December 12, 2023, Mr. Harry Coker, Jr. was confirmed as the second National Cyber Director in the White House Office of the National Cyber Director. With four decades of experience in the public and private sector, Coker will advance President Biden’s National Cybersecurity Strategy. His esteemed career includes leadership … Read more
December 11, 2023 at 07:48AM Recent cyber attacks by Iranian hackers on US water authorities and ransomware attacks on the health care industry should prompt utilities and industries to enhance cybersecurity. Deputy national security adviser Anne Neuberger emphasized the need for stricter digital security, particularly against persistent threats from hostile countries and criminal groups. The … Read more