Cybersecurity

Device detonations reveal ‘incredible’ intelligence abilities: ex-NSA chief

“I think about our own supply chains and what we need to be able to do to ensure their integrity,” Paul Nakasone said.

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As elections loom, key US cyber policy goals still unfinished, Cyber Solarium report says

Incomplete tasks include creating a cyber national guard system, a real-time cyber threat sharing platform, and a national plan for restoring economic functions after a cyber disaster.

Cybersecurity

FCC opens applications for $200 million cyber pilot program

The agency has taken numerous steps to enhance U.S. networks’ cyber posture.

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Russia-backed disinfo groups target Harris-Walz campaign, Microsoft says

A recent video that fabricated false claims of Harris paralyzing a girl in a 2011 car accident was produced and propagated by one of the collectives.

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CISA issues guide to help federal agencies set cybersecurity priorities

The guidance comes as federal civilian agencies are closing in on zero trust deadlines looming at the end of the current fiscal year.

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US levies more sanctions on members of global spyware vendor nexus

The measures add to ongoing sanctions intended to curb the deployment of abusive spyware technologies, often financed by private entities.

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RT is now a main unit of Russian intelligence apparatus, US and allies say

A Kremlin cyber operations unit has been embedded in RT since last year and has gone to global lengths to spread Russian propaganda, said Secretary of State Antony Blinken.

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House China hawks look to curb Transportation Department’s LiDAR purchases

Cybersecurity experts say foreign adversaries’ LiDAR can open backdoors into military systems and other sensitive equipment.

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Chinese-made cargo equipment enables cyber, espionage risks in US ports, congressional probe finds

China’s embassy in D.C. denied the findings and accused the U.S. of exacerbating supply chain security risks.

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Applications are open for IoT device cyber certifiers

The program seeks to help consumers make more informed buying decisions about everyday technology products that can be prone to attempted hacks.

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5 Russian military hackers plotted to spread malware to Ukraine through a US company, new charges say

The hackers also tried to target a federal agency based in Maryland, the Justice Department alleges.

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White House cyber czar launches new hiring sprint 

The federal government’s main occupational series for IT jobs saw 3,000 open positions in fiscal 2024.

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US says Russia conducted sustained disinformation campaign to sway 2024 election

The Justice Department unsealed an indictment accusing two Russian state media employees of contributing to the election influence efforts.

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Under a quarter of rural hospitals are using White House’s free cyber resource program, official says

The commitments from industry leaders announced in June seek to help small healthcare centers boost their cybersecurity posture.

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White House plan looks to secure a foundational piece of the global internet

The roadmap for improving the Border Gateway Protocol calls on the federal government to contract with firms that can provide available secure internet routing technologies.

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US efforts to stop Chinese hackers haven’t been fully effective, FBI official says

Taking a more offensive approach against the hacking collective may risk escalation with China, a senior intelligence official said Wednesday.

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FBI is losing track of classified and sensitive data, watchdog finds

The bureau is failing to account for electronic storage media that are marked for destruction at secure facilities.

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FAA proposes new cyber rules for airplanes and aviation equipment

The rules are designed to combat cybersecurity threats targeting aircraft, engines and networks aviation systems.