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
CISA Encourages All Organizations to Take Steps to Protect their Networks WASHINGTON – The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued Emergency Directive (ED) 21-04 today to mitigate a Microsoft Windows print spooler
By: Eric Goldstein, Executive Assistant Director for Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency As government furnished equipment (GFE) mobile devices become increasingly critical to the federal workforce’s ability to successfully
In this week’s Threat Report: Supply chain attack affects Kaseya product Agreement reached on British Airways data breach compensation claim CVE-2021-34527 Windows Print Spooler (PrintNightmare) Moodle cross-site scripting & open
By John Xie, VOA News on China China in recent weeks has stepped up efforts to rein in the country’s cryptocurrency industry, banning crypto mining operations and ordering major banks
Today, as part of ongoing engagement with stakeholders across the country, Deputy National Security Advisor for Cyber and Emerging Technology Anne Neuberger met virtually with the bipartisan U.S. Conference of
In this week’s Threat Report: 1. HMRC phishing scams have grown 87% during COVID-192. Data of 700 million LinkedIn users reportedly advertised on dark web3. Microsoft update on brute
NSA, Partners Release Cybersecurity Advisory on Brute Force Global Cyber Campaign FORT MEADE, Md. – The National Security Agency (NSA), Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and
President Joe Biden’s interim National Security Strategic Guidance and Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III’s priorities drive key areas on the Defense Department’s cloud, software network modernization, cybersecurity work,
The NCSC has issued advice to UK organisations following an update from Microsoft on malicious cyber campaigns. On Friday 25th June Microsoft revealed that it had identified new activity from
Updated Guidance for organisations on how to choose, configure and use devices securely Securing your devices is an essential part of guarding your organisation against a variety of threats which
By Terri Moon Cronk, DOD News The Defense Department wants to help its partner contractors, large and small, become better at their own cybersecurity efforts, the deputy assistant of defense
In this week’s Threat Report: 1. Unsecured servers and cloud services leave networks exposed to cyber attacks 2. More than 700 data breaches reported by councils in 2020 Unsecured servers
By: Eric Goldstein, Executive Assistant Director, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Cybersecurity professionals, including our expert team at CISA, often focus on promoting best practices: the necessary steps that organizations
FT. MEADE, Md. – D3FEND, a framework for cybersecurity professionals to tailor defenses against specific cyber threats is now available through MITRE. NSA funded MITRE’s research for D3FEND to improve the cybersecurity
By 1st Lt. Nicolle Mathison, 57th Wing Public Affairs, USAF NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. –The Department of the Air Force Rapid Capabilities Office is using multiple technologies to build
Ransomware is key cyber security threat, says NCSC CEO Ransomware is the key cyber threat facing the UK and the public and business must take it seriously, the head of
Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Spending Oversight (ETSO), U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs Member Statements Chair Margaret Wood Hassan D (NH)Chair Hassan Opening Statement Ranking Member Rand
FORT MEADE, Md. — NSA released a Cybersecurity Technical Report today that provides best practices and mitigations for securing Unified Communications (UC) and Voice and Video over IP (VVoIP) call-processing
Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), Chairwoman of the House Committee on Financial Services, announced at the first hearing held by the Task Force on Financial Technology that she has organized a
2021-102 The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced settled charges against real estate settlement services company First American Financial Corporation for disclosure controls and procedures violations related to a cybersecurity
Task Force on Financial Technology Traditional electronic payment systems are electronic representations of fiat currency and require a network of financial intermediaries who maintain accurate ledgers. Since 2008, a new
LOS ANGELES – Yesterday, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas and Mayor of Los Angeles Eric Garcetti visited the Los Angeles Cyber Lab and received a briefing on its
This week:1.Colonial Pipeline cyber incident used as phishing bait in help desk scam2.Updated trojan malware with new abilities, cause for concern3.US politician accidentally reveals password on Twitter Colonial Pipeline cyber
Yesterday, as part of her ongoing engagement with stakeholders across the country, Deputy National Security Advisor for Cyber and Emerging Technology Anne Neuberger met with the bipartisan National Association of
Full Committee Hearing, U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs Witnesses Robin Carnahanto be AdministratorGeneral Services AdministrationMs. Carnahan will be introduced by Senator Roy BluntDownload Testimony Jen Easterlyto
Christopher Wray Director Federal Bureau of Investigation Statement Before the House Judiciary Committee Washington, D.C. Statement for the Record Good morning, Chairman Nadler, Ranking Member Jordan, and members of the
By Jeff Seldin, VOA WASHINGTON – The United States may soon look to regulate private companies, mandating higher standards for cybersecurity following a series of damaging hacks and ransomware attacks
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.)
Further ransomware attacks on the UK education sector An alert warning of further ransomware attacks on the UK’s education sector has been issued by the NCSC after a notable rise in cases
By: Eric Goldstein, Executive Assistant Director, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Over the last decade, the cybersecurity community has steadily adopted, embraced, and matured the concept of cyber threat intelligence–or
(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
By Terri Moon Cronk, DOD News Twenty years after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, the great threat to the nation has evolved into cyberspace — a new strategic environment where cyber
Welcome to the Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday segment. Today: Building a digital defense against unwanted apps! Did you forget your password again? You know you are supposed to create
In This Week’s Weekly Threat Report 1.Cyber attacks on operational technology increasing 2.Cyber insurance adoption and premiums on the rise Cyber attacks on operational technology increasing A recent report by FireEye’s
Today, the Department of Homeland Security’s Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced a Security Directive that will enable the Department to better identify, protect against, and respond to threats to critical
Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight & Subcommittee Research and Technology, House Committee on Science, Space and Technology Opening Statements Chairman Bill Foster (D-IL) of the Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight Chairwoman
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
CRS Insight The ransomware attack against the Colonial Pipeline Company spurred panic buying and fuel shortages along the Eastern Seaboard. Although the attack did not target pipeline control systems, it
The NCSC’s weekly threat report is drawn from recent open source reporting. The NCSC and KPMG UK have launched their second survey to help improve diversity in the cyber security
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
FORT MEADE, Md. – The National Security Agency (NSA) will play an important role in implementing the requirements of an Executive Order (EO) that was recently signed by President Biden. The EO,
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.
Subcommittee on Cyber, U.S. Senate Committee on Armed Services Witnesses Rear Admiral William Chase IIIDeputy Principal Cyber Advisor To The Secretary Of Defense And Director Of Protecting Critical Technology Task Force
(WASHINGTON) – Today, Rep. Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO), along with Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Bennie Thompson (D-MS), Committee Ranking Member John Katko (R-NY), and 12 Members of the Committee, re-introduced
ON THIS PAGE 1.Colonial Pipeline hackers didn’t intend to cause problems 2.Microsoft May 2021 security updates 3.Over 25,000 servers in the UK still running vulnerable Exim versions 4.Active Cyber Defence
By: Eric Goldstein, Executive Assistant Director, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Today, CISA took an important step in our ongoing response to the cyber intrusion campaign impacting SolarWinds Orion and
Roosevelt Room 12:27 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, folks. I want to update everyone on the ransomware cyberattack that impacted on the Colonial Pipeline over this past week. As of
by Walter T. Ham IV DISA Public Affairs The Defense Information Systems Agency has delivered the initial Department of Defense Zero Trust Reference Architecture to help the U.S. military maintain
Press Briefing Via Teleconference 5:36 P.M. EDT SENIOR ADMINISTRATION OFFICIAL: Hi, everyone. Good afternoon, and thanks for joining us on short notice. Today’s call will be on background, attributed to
New guidance from the NCSC and the Centre for the Protection of National Infrastructure (CPNI) to help fledgling technical companies consider key questions around security. UK startups encouraged to invest
Full Committee Hearing, U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Member Statements Chairman Gary C. Peters D (MI)Download Statement (143.8 KB) Ranking Member Rob Portman R (OH)Download Statement (118.1 KB) Witnesses Brandon
The full transcript of Director GCHQ, Jeremy Fleming’s opening words at the NCSC’s flagship cyber security event, CYBERUK21 Online Good morning. Thanks to Lindy, for that introduction. I’m very happy
The Home Secretary has spoken at the National Cyber Security Centre’s CyberUK conference on cyber security. From: Home Office and The Rt Hon Priti Patel MP Published 11 May 2021 Delivered on:
Ethical hackers now have many more targets within the Defense Department, DOD officials announced. The department is expanding its Vulnerability Disclosure Program to include all publicly accessible DOD information systems.
The National Security Agency (NSA) released the Cybersecurity Advisory, “Stop Malicious Cyber Activity Against Connected Operational Technology” today, for National Security System (NSS), Department of Defense (DoD), and Defense Industrial Base
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
Director’s 2021 Vincent Briscoe Lecture Introduction Good afternoon and thank you to Professor Walmsley for the kind introduction. Thanks also to Imperial College for the honour of being asked to deliver
During the third week of National Supply Chain Integrity Month, CISA is emphasizing the importance of understanding supply chain threats. As technology evolves, so does the threat environment. Of particular
U.S. Senate Committee on Armed Services Subcommittee: Subcommittee on Cyber Date: Wednesday, April 14, 2021 Time: 02:30 PM Location: Russell SR-222 Witnesses Mr. Robert JoyceDirector Of Cybersecurity National Security Agency Mr. David McKeownSenior Information Security
Department of Justice U.S. Attorney’s Office Northern District of Ohio Acting U.S. Attorney Bridget M. Brennan announced that a federal grand jury sitting in Cleveland has returned an indictment charging
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 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
The UK National Cyber Security Centre published guidance on how to get the most from the secure design principles. These principles are intended to help ensure that the networks and