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Lindy Cameron outlines importance of global allies to beat online threats at international conference

The head of the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) today used her first international speech to emphasise the importance…

CISA and Partners Hold Annual Election Security Exercise

Safeguarding Critical Infrastructure against Threats from the People’s Republic of China

COVID-19 fraudster guilty of cyber scam

NCSC Weekly Threat Report 16th July 2021

CISA, FBI, NSA, and International Partners Issue Advisory on Demonstrated Threats and Capabilities of Russian State-Sponsored and Cyber Criminal Actors

WASHINGTON – The United States and allied cybersecurity authorities issued a joint Cybersecurity Advisory today on the increased threat of Russian cyber groups targeting critical infrastructure that could impact organizations […]

Identity thief who used bitcoin, ‘burner phones,’ and digital wallets to steal more than $500,000 sentenced to prison

Bought credit card info on the dark web, used it to buy luxury goods or items fenced for bitcoin Published By U.S. Attorney’s Office Seattle – A prolific identity thief […]

SEC Charges TheBull with Selling “Insider Trading Tips” on the Dark Web

SEC Press Release 2021-122 Washington D.C., — The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged Apostolos Trovias, a Greek national, with…

A Growing Dilemma: Whether to Pay Ransomware Hackers

By Masood Farivar, VOA The largest ransomware attack of 2021 has further fueled a debate among policymakers, cybersecurity experts and…

Iranian Hackers Pose as UK Scholars to Target Experts

By Masood Farivar, VOA WASHINGTON – A notorious group of hackers tied to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has waged a covert campaign targeting university professors and other experts based…

Cyber Warriors: Guam Guard participates in Exercise Orient Shield

Cyber Shield enhances partnerships as cyber threats continue

NSA, Cybercom Leader Says Efforts Have Expanded

16th Air Force (Air Forces Cyber) partnerships create an ecosystem for collaboration and innovation

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CISA and Partners Hold Annual Election Security Exercise

NCSC Weekly Threat Report 16th July 2021

CISA Issues Emergency Directive Requiring Federal Agencies to Mitigate Windows Print Spooler Service Vulnerability

Mr. Carlos Del Toro, Nominee to be Secretary of the Navy, on Cyber at the Senate Armed Services Committee

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CISA, FBI, NSA, and International Partners Issue Advisory on Demonstrated Threats and Capabilities of Russian State-Sponsored and Cyber Criminal Actors

Lindy Cameron outlines importance of global allies to beat online threats at international conference

The head of the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) today used her first international speech to emphasise the importance of global partnerships to counter shared cyber threats. 1. Shared…

CISA and Partners Hold Annual Election Security Exercise

More than 1,000 Election Partners Participate in 3-Day “Tabletop the Vote” WASHINGTON – The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), in coordination with the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS)…

NCSC Weekly Threat Report 16th July 2021

In this week’s Threat Report: 1. Organisations struggling to identify or prevent ransomware attacks2. Operation SpoofedScholars: report into Iranian APT activity3. Sharp rise in remote access scams in Australia Organisations…

CISA Issues Emergency Directive Requiring Federal Agencies to Mitigate Windows Print Spooler Service Vulnerability

CISA Initiates Mobile Cybersecurity Shared Services to Enhance Federal Government Enterprise Mobile Security

NCSC Weekly Threat Report 9th July 2021

Why China Is Cracking Down on Bitcoin

Readout of Deputy National Security Advisor for Cyber and Emerging Technology Anne Neuberger’s Meeting with Bipartisan U.S. Conference of Mayors

Information Operations

Iranian Hackers Pose as UK Scholars to Target Experts

Mr. Carlos Del Toro, Nominee to be Secretary of the Navy, on Cyber at the Senate Armed Services Committee

Senate Armed Services CommitteeAdvance Policy Questions for Mr. Carlos Del ToroNominee to be Secretary of the Navy… Cyber and Electronic WarfareSection 1657 of the FY 2020 National Defense Authorization Act…

Cyber Warriors: Guam Guard participates in Exercise Orient Shield

By Mark Scott, Guam National Guard DEDEDO, Guam – One Sergeant, three Specialists, and a Senior Airman in a room with a few laptops might not look like much. But […]

Cyber Shield enhances partnerships as cyber threats continue

By Master Sgt. Erich B. Smith, National Guard Bureau ARLINGTON, Va. – The National Guard plays a critical role in defending computer networks and mitigating cyber-attacks that occur almost daily, […]

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Securing the Homeland: Reforming DHS to Meet Today’s Threats Hearing

Committee on Homeland Security Hearing Witnesses Mr. Tom Warrick, Senior Fellow and Director of the Future of DHS Project, Atlantic Council Ms. Carrie Cordero, Senior Fellow and General Counsel, Center […]

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency: Actions Needed to Ensure Organizational Changes Result in More Effective Cybersecurity for Our Nation

GAO-21-236 Fast Facts A 2018 federal law established the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to help protect critical infrastructure from cyber and other threats—but it isn’t fully up and running…

Joint Statement from the Departments of Justice and Homeland Security Assessing the Impact of Foreign Interference During the 2020 U.S. Elections

Department of Justice Office of Public Affairs FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE No Evidence Found that a Foreign Government Manipulated Any Election Results Note: The joint report can be viewed here. WASHINGTON…

Al-Qaida, Islamic State Set to Reconstitute in Afghanistan, Beyond

By Jeff Seldin, VOA WASHINGTON – With U.S. and coalition combat troops all but gone from Afghanistan, Western officials are preparing to face down terrorist threats with the promise of…

Manchester Arena Inquiry Volume 1: Security for the Arena

Home Office – Publication of Volume 1 of the report of the public inquiry into the attack on the Manchester Arena. This report has been laid before Parliament. Report of…

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