Tag: government
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Attackers Hide Infostealer in Copyright Infringement Notices
A phishing campaign targeting healthcare, government, hospitality, and education sectors in various countries uses several evasion techniques to avoid detection. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/attackers-hide-infostealer-copyright-infringement-notices
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FBI says Iranian hackers are using Telegram to steal data in malware attacks
Hackers working for Iran’s government are using Telegram in hacking operations that use malware to target dissidents, opposition groups, and journalists who oppose its regime, according to the FBI. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2026/03/23/fbi-says-iranian-hackers-are-using-telegram-to-steal-data-in-malware-attacks/
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RSA Launches ID Plus Sovereign Deployment for Organizations That Can’t Afford Identity Downtime
RSA opened RSAC 2026 with a new deployment model for its ID Plus identity platform, aimed squarely at government agencies, financial services firms, and critical infrastructure operators that need identity security to work even when everything else fails. RSA ID Plus Sovereign Deployment is a >>deploy anywhere<< identity and access management solution that gives organizations..…
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CISA Orders US Government to Patch Maximum Severity Cisco Flaw
CISA added CVE-2026-20131 to its KEV catalog as it is being used in ransomware campaigns First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/cisa-orders-us-government-patch/
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Why US companies must be ready for quantum by 2030: A practical roadmap
Tags: api, backup, control, crypto, cryptography, data, encryption, endpoint, firmware, government, identity, infrastructure, ml, nist, risk, service, software, strategy, supply-chain, update, vpn“Harvest now, decrypt later” is not theoretical. If an attacker steals encrypted session captures or archived backups, the confidentiality loss happens the day quantum-capable decryption becomes practical. Your risk horizon is set by the shelf life of your data, not the arrival date of a quantum computer.Government and critical infrastructure guidance are converging. The National…
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Why US companies must be ready for quantum by 2030: A practical roadmap
Tags: api, backup, control, crypto, cryptography, data, encryption, endpoint, firmware, government, identity, infrastructure, ml, nist, risk, service, software, strategy, supply-chain, update, vpn“Harvest now, decrypt later” is not theoretical. If an attacker steals encrypted session captures or archived backups, the confidentiality loss happens the day quantum-capable decryption becomes practical. Your risk horizon is set by the shelf life of your data, not the arrival date of a quantum computer.Government and critical infrastructure guidance are converging. The National…
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CISA orders feds to patch DarkSword iOS flaws exploited attacks
CISA ordered U.S. government agencies to patch three iOS vulnerabilities targeted in cryptocurrency theft and cyberespionage attacks using the DarkSword exploit kit. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cisa-orders-feds-to-patch-darksword-ios-flaws-exploited-attacks/
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What Is Physical AI, and What Does It Mean for Government?
From Davos insights to state readiness, let’s explore how robotics and sensors are moving artificial intelligence into the physical world. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/03/what-is-physical-ai-and-what-does-it-mean-for-government/
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UK to rethink tech buying after Palantir contracts
Tags: governmentGovernment looks for sovereign tech as NHS deal nears break clause First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2026/03/20/uk_palantir_contracts/
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Copyright Complaint Lures Linked to New PureLog Stealer Credential Theft Wave
Threat actors are actively distributing the PureLog Stealer through a sophisticated, multi-stage attack campaign disguised as legal copyright violation notices. This information-stealing malware is engineered to silently harvest sensitive data, including browser credentials, browser extensions, cryptocurrency wallets, and detailed system information. The campaign selectively targets organizations within the healthcare, government, hospitality, and education sectors across…
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7,500+ Magento sites defaced in global hacking campaign
Hackers defaced 7,500 Magento sites since Feb 27, uploading files across 15,000 hostnames, mostly opportunistic attacks. Since February 27, a large-scale campaign has defaced over 7,500 Magento sites, targeting e-commerce platforms, global brands, and government services. According to cybersecurity firm Netcraft, attackers placed plaintext defacement files across more than 15,000 hostnames, directly compromising affected infrastructure.…
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US accuses Iran’s government of operating hacktivist group that hacked Stryker
The U.S. Justice Department said an Iranian security ministry operates the fake activist persona known as Handala, which claimed responsibility for the destructive hack targeting medical tech giant Stryker. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2026/03/20/u-s-accuses-irans-government-of-operating-hacktivist-group-that-hacked-stryker/
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U.S. accuses Iran’s government of operating hacktivist group that hacked Stryker
The U.S. Justice Department said an Iranian security ministry operates the fake activist persona known as Handala, which claimed responsibility for the destructive hack targeting medical tech giant Stryker. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2026/03/20/u-s-accuses-irans-government-of-operating-hacktivist-group-that-hacked-stryker/
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With Government’s Role Uncertain, Businesses Unite to Combat Fraud
Major industry leaders agree to share information and collaborate to boost defenses in the wake of distressing online scams. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyber-risk/with-government-role-uncertain-businesses-unite-to-combat-fraud
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The espionage reality: Your infrastructure is already in the collection path
Tags: access, apt, attack, authentication, breach, ciso, cloud, country, cyber, data, detection, espionage, exploit, governance, government, group, identity, infrastructure, injection, insurance, intelligence, network, risk, risk-assessment, service, spyware, theft, threat, toolCommercial spyware as an intelligence channel: Criminal operators deploying Predator, a spyware suite sold by the sanctioned Intellexa consortium, have been documented across more than a dozen countries. US sanctions haven’t slowed them down an iota. Their targets are not random: journalists, activists, politicians, human”‘rights defenders, government employees and contractors, and other high”‘value individuals. Why?…
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The espionage reality: Your infrastructure is already in the collection path
Tags: access, apt, attack, authentication, breach, ciso, cloud, country, cyber, data, detection, espionage, exploit, governance, government, group, identity, infrastructure, injection, insurance, intelligence, network, risk, risk-assessment, service, spyware, theft, threat, toolCommercial spyware as an intelligence channel: Criminal operators deploying Predator, a spyware suite sold by the sanctioned Intellexa consortium, have been documented across more than a dozen countries. US sanctions haven’t slowed them down an iota. Their targets are not random: journalists, activists, politicians, human”‘rights defenders, government employees and contractors, and other high”‘value individuals. Why?…
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SpyCloud’s 2026 Identity Exposure Report Reveals Explosion of Non-Human Identity Theft
Tags: ai, authentication, automation, breach, cloud, credentials, cybercrime, cybersecurity, dark-web, data, data-breach, government, identity, malware, monitoring, password, phishing, ransomware, supply-chain, theft, threat, tool67 / sixseven: 140.4Msweet / cookie / candy / cake / pie: 5.7Mchiefs / kansas city chiefs: 5M2025: 4.1Mapple / banana / orange / strawberry / fruit: 2.6MPassword reuse remains widespread, and the report also identified 1.1 million password manager master passwords circulating in underground sources, raising concerns about vault-level compromise when master credentials are…
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SpyCloud’s 2026 Identity Exposure Report Reveals Explosion of Non-Human Identity Theft
Tags: ai, authentication, automation, breach, cloud, credentials, cybercrime, cybersecurity, dark-web, data, data-breach, government, identity, malware, monitoring, password, phishing, ransomware, supply-chain, theft, threat, tool67 / sixseven: 140.4Msweet / cookie / candy / cake / pie: 5.7Mchiefs / kansas city chiefs: 5M2025: 4.1Mapple / banana / orange / strawberry / fruit: 2.6MPassword reuse remains widespread, and the report also identified 1.1 million password manager master passwords circulating in underground sources, raising concerns about vault-level compromise when master credentials are…
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Can Zero Trust survive the AI era?
As AI increases the speed of cyber attacks, governments and businesses must weigh the tradeoffs that come with deploying semi-autonomous AI agents to stop them. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/ai-zero-trust-security-federal-agencies-elastic-public-sector/
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Ransomware group exploited Cisco firewall vulnerability as a zero day, weeks before a patch appeared
Tags: attack, cisco, cve, defense, exploit, firewall, government, group, healthcare, infrastructure, malicious, malware, ransom, ransomware, service, software, tool, update, vulnerability, zero-dayCSO that the “week’s head start” he referred to was the gap between the date of the first exploit that Amazon’s later analysis had unearthed and Cisco’s discovery of the bug.Amazon gained insight into the attacker’s infrastructure by using the honeypot to mimic a vulnerable firewall system. This resulted in an attack on the honeypot,…
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Drohender Flickenteppich bei KI-Regeln nach Abstimmung im EU-Parlament
First seen on datensicherheit.de Jump to article: www.datensicherheit.de/drohung-flickenteppich-ki-regeln-abstimmung-eu-parlament
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FBI Data Purchases Ignite New Clash Over Privacy and Surveillance
Lawmakers pressed the FBI this week after Director Kash Patel confirmed the agency is purchasing information that can track Americans’ movements, reopening a contentious debate over privacy and the limits of government surveillance. The acknowledgment came during a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing, where Patel said the bureau buys data from private vendors as part of..…
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FBI Data Purchases Ignite New Clash Over Privacy and Surveillance
Lawmakers pressed the FBI this week after Director Kash Patel confirmed the agency is purchasing information that can track Americans’ movements, reopening a contentious debate over privacy and the limits of government surveillance. The acknowledgment came during a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing, where Patel said the bureau buys data from private vendors as part of..…
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FBI Data Purchases Ignite New Clash Over Privacy and Surveillance
Lawmakers pressed the FBI this week after Director Kash Patel confirmed the agency is purchasing information that can track Americans’ movements, reopening a contentious debate over privacy and the limits of government surveillance. The acknowledgment came during a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing, where Patel said the bureau buys data from private vendors as part of..…
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Water utilities need hands-on cybersecurity help, not just free guidance, pilot program finds
In a new report, Microsoft criticized the federal government for scaling back support to critical infrastructure operators. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/water-cybersecurity-microsoft-pilot-program-lessons/815196/
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White House pours cold water on cyber ‘letters of marque’ speculation
The Trump administration is not considering cyber “letters of marque” or allowing private companies to carry out cyberattacks on behalf of the U.S. government, senior White House officials said this week, pushing back on growing speculation about the role of industry in U.S. cyber operations. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/offensive-cyber-white-house-hacking
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Russian hackers exploit Zimbra flaw in Ukrainian govt attacks
Tags: attack, exploit, flaw, government, hacker, intelligence, military, russia, service, ukraine, vulnerabilityHackers part of APT28, a state-backed threat group linked to Russia’s military intelligence service (GRU), are exploiting a Zimbra Collaboration Suite (ZCS) vulnerability in attacks targeting Ukrainian government entities. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/russian-apt28-military-hackers-exploit-zimbra-flaw-in-ukrainian-govt-attacks/
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Russian hackers exploit Zimbra flaw to breach Ukrainian maritime agency
The Russian state-backed hacker group APT28 targeted a Ukrainian government agency by exploiting a vulnerability in Zimbra webmail software. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/russia-hackers-ukraine-zimbra-breach
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The multi-billion dollar mistake: Why cloud misconfigurations are your biggest security threat
Most cloud setup errors, 8 out of 10, happen because people slip up, not because code fails.One out of three cloud setups sits empty, ignored by any oversight. A third of online storage spaces get zero attention from monitors.Almost one out of every two hundred storage units on Amazon’s cloud sits open, per a 2024…
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The multi-billion dollar mistake: Why cloud misconfigurations are your biggest security threat
Most cloud setup errors, 8 out of 10, happen because people slip up, not because code fails.One out of three cloud setups sits empty, ignored by any oversight. A third of online storage spaces get zero attention from monitors.Almost one out of every two hundred storage units on Amazon’s cloud sits open, per a 2024…