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…
The head of the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) today used her first international speech to emphasise the importance…
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 […]
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 Press Release 2021-122 Washington D.C., — The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged Apostolos Trovias, a Greek national, with…
By Masood Farivar, VOA The largest ransomware attack of 2021 has further fueled a debate among policymakers, cybersecurity experts and…
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…
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 […]
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…
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)…
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…
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…
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…
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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…
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…
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…
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…
GAO Blog – How much would a government entity or business pay to restart its operations after an attack on its critical IT systems? $4 million? $11 million? Those behind […]
(GAO) Large-scale cyberattacks—like those on Colonial Pipeline earlier this month and SolarWinds in September—have highlighted the growing threats these hacks pose to U.S. businesses. As threats grow, so do the number of […]
GAO-21-594T Fast Facts The supply chain for information and communication technologies can be an access point for hackers. Compromised SolarWinds Orion network management software, for example, was sent to an […]
GAO Fast Facts Cyber insurance can help offset the costs of responding to and recovering from cyberattacks. The growing frequency and severity of cyberattacks have led more insurance clients to […]
The recent cybersecurity attack on the Colonial Pipeline Company has led to temporary disruption in the delivery of gasoline and other petroleum products across much of the southeast United States. […]
GAO-21-525T Fast Facts Potential adversaries (such as Russia and China) are using information to achieve their national objectives and undermine the security and principles of the United States—e.g., propaganda and […]
Fast Facts The U.S. government plans to spend over $100 billion this fiscal year on information technology. Most of that will be used to operate and maintain existing systems, including […]
GAO – The cybersecurity breach of SolarWinds’ software is one of the most widespread and sophisticated hacking campaigns ever conducted against the federal government and private sector. In today’s WatchBlog […]
High-Risk Series: GAO-21-288 Fast Facts The federal government needs to move with greater urgency to improve the nation’s cybersecurity as the country faces grave and rapidly evolving threats. This report […]
Fast Facts The U.S. electricity grid’s distribution systems—the parts of the grid that carry electricity to consumers—are becoming more vulnerable to cyberattacks, in part because of the introduction of and […]
GAO-21-440T Fast Facts The U.S. risks losing control of the battlefield if it doesn’t control the electromagnetic spectrum, according to the Defense Department. This range of frequencies is critical for […]
Fast Facts The Department of Defense has struggled to ensure its weapons systems can withstand cyberattacks. Since we last reported, DOD has taken some positive steps toward that goal, like […]
GAO-21-25 Fast Facts In 2018, about 106 million people participated in employer-sponsored defined contribution retirement plans, such as 401(k) plans. Assets in these plans were worth about $6.3 trillion. A […]
GAO Fast Facts Federal agencies rely on information and communications technology products and services to carry out their operations. The global supply chain for this technology faces threats, including from […]
GAO-20-379SP Fast Facts A deepfake is a video, photo, or audio recording that seems real but has been manipulated with artificial intelligence technologies. Deepfakes are usually pornographic and disproportionately victimize […]