Tag: government
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Cavalry Werewolf Launches Cyberattack on Government Agencies to Deploy Network Backdoor
In July 2025, Doctor Web’s anti-virus laboratory received a critical alert from a government-owned organization within the Russian Federation. The institution suspected a network compromise after discovering spam emails originating from one of their corporate email addresses. What began as a routine investigation quickly escalated into the discovery of a sophisticated targeted attack orchestrated by…
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The public’s one account for government services
Explore the idea of a single, secure digital identity for accessing all government services. Learn about the technical challenges, security, and user experience considerations. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/11/the-publics-one-account-for-government-services/
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The public’s one account for government services
Explore the idea of a single, secure digital identity for accessing all government services. Learn about the technical challenges, security, and user experience considerations. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/11/the-publics-one-account-for-government-services/
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The public’s one account for government services
Explore the idea of a single, secure digital identity for accessing all government services. Learn about the technical challenges, security, and user experience considerations. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/11/the-publics-one-account-for-government-services/
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Nevada government declined to pay ransom, says cyberattack traced to breach in May
The state government of Nevada did not pay a ransom to cybercriminals who took down critical government systems in August, the state said in a post-mortem review of the attack. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/nevada-declined-ransom-breach
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How a ransomware gang encrypted Nevada government’s systems
The State of Nevada has completed its recovery from a ransomware attack it suffered on August 24, 2025, which impacted 60 state agencies, disrupting critical services related to health and public safety. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/how-a-ransomware-gang-encrypted-nevada-governments-systems/
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Cavalry Werewolf Hit Russian Government with New ShellNET Backdoor
Doctor Web uncovers a targeted cyberattack on a Russian government body by the Cavalry Werewolf group using a new ShellNET backdoor and Telegram-based control. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/cavalry-werewolf-russia-government-shellnet-backdoor/
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Cavalry Werewolf Hit Russian Government with New ShellNET Backdoor
Doctor Web uncovers a targeted cyberattack on a Russian government body by the Cavalry Werewolf group using a new ShellNET backdoor and Telegram-based control. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/cavalry-werewolf-russia-government-shellnet-backdoor/
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Threat Actors Exploit VS Code Extensions for Ransomware via GitHub C2
Tags: attack, control, cyber, espionage, exploit, github, government, group, infrastructure, malware, north-korea, ransomware, threatSecurity researchers have uncovered a sophisticated attack campaign attributed to Kimsuky, the North Korean-backed threat group known for conducting espionage operations against government entities and think tanks. Recent analysis reveals that threat actors are leveraging Visual Studio Code extensions and GitHub as command-and-control infrastructure to deliver multi-stage malware payloads capable of deploying ransomware and conducting…
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Threat Actors Exploit VS Code Extensions for Ransomware via GitHub C2
Tags: attack, control, cyber, espionage, exploit, github, government, group, infrastructure, malware, north-korea, ransomware, threatSecurity researchers have uncovered a sophisticated attack campaign attributed to Kimsuky, the North Korean-backed threat group known for conducting espionage operations against government entities and think tanks. Recent analysis reveals that threat actors are leveraging Visual Studio Code extensions and GitHub as command-and-control infrastructure to deliver multi-stage malware payloads capable of deploying ransomware and conducting…
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Government considers physical ID cards
Physical ID cards may become available to those who don’t have access to technology when the government introduces its mandatory digital ID scheme First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366634154/Government-considers-physical-ID-cards
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Government considers physical ID cards
Physical ID cards may become available to those who don’t have access to technology when the government introduces its mandatory digital ID scheme First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366634154/Government-considers-physical-ID-cards
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Sandworm hackers use data wipers to disrupt Ukraine’s grain sector
Russian state-backed hacker group Sandworm has deployed multiple data-wiping malware families in attacks targeting Ukraine’s education, government, and the grain sector, the country’s main revenue source. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/sandworm-hackers-use-data-wipers-to-disrupt-ukraines-grain-sector/
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Sandworm hackers use data wipers to disrupt Ukraine’s grain sector
Russian state-backed hacker group Sandworm has deployed multiple data-wiping malware families in attacks targeting Ukraine’s education, government, and the grain sector, the country’s main revenue source. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/sandworm-hackers-use-data-wipers-to-disrupt-ukraines-grain-sector/
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With each cloud outage, calls for government action grow louder
Public interest groups want the feds to investigate the systemic risk from market consolidation, while tech and security experts worry about single points of failure. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/with-each-cloud-outage-calls-for-government-action-grow-louder/
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U.S. sanctioned North Korea bankers for laundering funds linked to cyberattacks and peapons program
U.S. sanctions North Korea bankers and firms accused of laundering cybercrime funds used to finance the country’s nuclear weapons program. The U.S. Government has imposed sanctions on several North Korea bankers, financial institutions, and individuals accused of laundering funds obtained from cybercrime operations. According to the U.S. Treasury Department, these illicit financial activities directly support…
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House GOP leaders seek government probe, restrictions on Chinese-made tech
They cited past cyberattacks from Beijing as evidence of the threats posed by Chinese tech in areas like AI or energy generation. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/house-gop-leaders-seek-government-probe-restrictions-on-chinese-made-tech/
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Iran’s Elusive SmudgedSerpent’ APT Phishes Influential US Policy Wonks
Iran is spying on American foreign policy influencers. But exactly which of its government’s APTs is responsible remains a mystery. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/iranian-apt-phishes-us-policy-wonks
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Iran’s Elusive SmudgedSerpent’ APT Phishes Influential US Policy Wonks
Iran is spying on American foreign policy influencers. But exactly which of its government’s APTs is responsible remains a mystery. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/iranian-apt-phishes-us-policy-wonks
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UK carriers to block spoofed phone numbers in fraud crackdown
Under a new partnership with the government aimed at combating fraud, Britain’s largest mobile carriers have committed to upgrading their networks to eliminate scammers’ ability to spoof phone numbers within a year. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/uk-carriers-to-block-spoofed-phone-numbers-in-fraud-crackdown/
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Google gets the US government’s green light to acquire Wiz for $32B
Google announced its intent to acquire cloud security company Wiz in March and the deal is now on track to close in early 2026. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2025/11/05/google-gets-the-us-governments-green-light-to-acquire-wiz-for-32b/
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Google gets the US government’s green light to acquire Wiz for $32B
Google announced its intent to acquire cloud security company Wiz in March and the deal is now on track to close in early 2026. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2025/11/05/google-gets-the-us-governments-green-light-to-acquire-wiz-for-32b/
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How the F5 breach, CISA job cuts, and a government shutdown are eroding U.S. cyber readiness
By furloughing employees, halting procurement, and delaying guidance, agencies are operating with skeleton crews and depleted morale. For nation-state operators, this expanding attack surface and declining oversight are creating a huge window of opportunity. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/us-cyber-readiness-crisis-f5-breach-cisa-job-cuts-shutdown-op-ed/
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How the F5 breach, CISA job cuts, and a government shutdown are eroding U.S. cyber readiness
By furloughing employees, halting procurement, and delaying guidance, agencies are operating with skeleton crews and depleted morale. For nation-state operators, this expanding attack surface and declining oversight are creating a huge window of opportunity. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/us-cyber-readiness-crisis-f5-breach-cisa-job-cuts-shutdown-op-ed/
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Ministry of Defence’s F-35 blunder: £57B and counting
Tags: governmentGovernment spending watchdog eviscerates penny wise, pound foolish approach First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/11/04/uk_f35_capability_crimped_by/
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Elusive Iranian APT Phishes Influential US Policy Wonks
Iran is spying on American foreign policy influencers. But exactly which of its government’s APTs is responsible remains a mystery. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/iranian-apt-phishes-us-policy-wonks
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Hackerparagraf: BSI-Chefin fordert Straffreiheit für ethische Hacker
Die Reform des Hackerparagrafen ist seit Jahren geplant. Die neue Regierung prüft das Thema noch. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/hackerparagraf-bsi-chefin-fordert-straffreiheit-fuer-ethische-hacker-2511-201852.html
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Elusive Iranian APT Phishes Influential US Policy Wonks
Iran is spying on American foreign policy influencers. But exactly which of its government’s APTs is responsible remains a mystery. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/iranian-apt-phishes-us-policy-wonks
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10 promising cybersecurity startups CISOs should know about
Tags: access, ai, attack, automation, business, ceo, ciso, cloud, compliance, container, control, cybersecurity, data, deep-fake, defense, detection, endpoint, exploit, finance, gartner, google, governance, government, grc, ibm, identity, linux, malicious, microsoft, military, monitoring, network, open-source, ransomware, RedTeam, risk, saas, software, startup, supply-chain, technology, threat, tool, vulnerability, vulnerability-management, zero-trust2. Chainguard: Category: Software supply chain securityWhy they’re here: Founded in 2021 by Dan Lorenc (formerly at Microsoft and Google), Chainguard offers a Linux-based platform for securely building applications. The company has raised more than $600M and is valued at $3.5B. In fiscal year 2025, Chainguard reached a $40M annual run rate and by the…
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10 promising cybersecurity startups CISOs should know about
Tags: access, ai, attack, automation, business, ceo, ciso, cloud, compliance, container, control, cybersecurity, data, deep-fake, defense, detection, endpoint, exploit, finance, gartner, google, governance, government, grc, ibm, identity, linux, malicious, microsoft, military, monitoring, network, open-source, ransomware, RedTeam, risk, saas, software, startup, supply-chain, technology, threat, tool, vulnerability, vulnerability-management, zero-trust2. Chainguard: Category: Software supply chain securityWhy they’re here: Founded in 2021 by Dan Lorenc (formerly at Microsoft and Google), Chainguard offers a Linux-based platform for securely building applications. The company has raised more than $600M and is valued at $3.5B. In fiscal year 2025, Chainguard reached a $40M annual run rate and by the…