Tag: government
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US Confirms Russian GenAI Disinformation Op Targeted Election
The US government has sanctioned Russian state-affiliated entity CGE, which used a vast GenAI infrastructure to spread disinformation during the US Presidential election First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/us-russian-genai-disinformation-op/
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Cloudflare’s VPN app among half-dozen pulled from Indian app stores
More than half-a-dozen VPN apps, including Cloudflare’s widely-used 1.1.1.1, have been pulled from India’s Apple App Store and Google Play Store following intervention from government authorities, TechCrunch has learned. The Indian Ministry of Home Affairs issued removal orders for the apps, according to a document reviewed by TechCrunch and a disclosure made by Google to…
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Treasury Department breached through BeyondTrust service
The Treasury Department said Chinese government hackers gained access to a key for BeyondTrust’s Remote Support service and used it to breach the federal agency. First seen on techtarget.com Jump to article: www.techtarget.com/searchsecurity/news/366617509/Treasury-Department-breached-through-BeyondTrust-service
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US Treasury Department workstations breached in attack attributed to China
Tags: access, advisory, apt, attack, banking, ceo, china, cloud, cybersecurity, government, hacking, infrastructure, intelligence, microsoft, russia, saas, service, supply-chain, threat, update, vulnerabilityThe US Department of the Treasury revealed on Monday that an attacker was able to bypass security, access an undisclosed number of Treasury workstations, and steal “certain unclassified documents,” in what it called a “major cybersecurity incident”.In a letter to the US Senate’s Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs, the Treasury Department said that…
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10 of the biggest ransomware attacks in 2024
Ransomware attacks against U.S. organizations in 2024 disrupted healthcare systems, supply chains and government services and led to tens of millions of dollars in ransom payments. First seen on techtarget.com Jump to article: www.techtarget.com/searchsecurity/news/366617564/10-of-the-biggest-ransomware-attacks-in-2024
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Why ISMS Policies Are Crucial for Compliance in Cybersecurity?
In 2025, the cybersecurity landscape will continue to evolve rapidly, driven by increasing cyber threats and technological advancements. As governments and regulatory bodies implement stricter cybersecurity regulations, businesses will face pressure to ensure compliance. Failing to meet these standards could result in severe penalties, financial losses, and reputational damage. This blog will explore the key……
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Treasury Department Hit by Major Cybersecurity Incident, China Suspected
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has disclosed a major cybersecurity incident, potentially compromising sensitive government information. In a letter to the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs,... First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/treasury-department-hit-by-major-cybersecurity-incident-china-suspected/
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US Treasury says China accessed government documents in ‘major’ cyberattack
Treasury officials attributed the December theft of unclassified documents to China. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2024/12/30/us-treasury-says-china-stole-documents-in-major-cyberattack/
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US Finalizes Rule Throttling Bulk Data Sales to China
Rule Aims to Stymie Weaponization of Americans’ Data. The U.S. federal government finalized Friday regulations throttling the bulk commercial transfer to China and Russia of data pinpointing Americans’ location, their health data, or biometric and genomic identifiers. The rule implements a February executive order from President Joe Biden. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article:…
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U.S. Finalizes Rule Throttling Bulk Data Sales to China
Rule Aims to Stymie Weaponization of Americans’ Data. The U.S. federal government finalized Friday regulations throttling the bulk commercial transfer to China and Russia of data pinpointing Americans’ location, their health data, or biometric and genomic identifiers. The rule implements a February executive order from President Joe Biden. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article:…
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Wanted: An Incident Repository For Healthcare Nonprofits
Cyber incident details involving non-profit and non-government entities across sectors such as healthcare are not centrally reported and collected, creating gaps for researchers, IT experts and others seeking to analyze trends in their industries, said Stanley Mierzwa of Kean University. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/interviews/wanted-incident-repository-for-healthcare-nonprofits-i-5435
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Brazilian citizen charged for threatening to release data stolen from a company in 2020
A Brazilian citizen faces U.S. charges for allegedly threatening to release data stolen from a company in a March 2020 security breach. The U.S. government has charged the Brazilian citizen Junior Barros De Oliveira, 29, with allegedly threatening to release data stolen from a company during a March 2020 security breach. De Oliveira was charged…
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Year In Review: Australia Expands Cyber Regulation
2024 Marked the Government’s Increasing Role Mandating Cybersecurity. Australia announced a flurry of cybersecurity legislation and regulations in 2024, spotlighting the government’s intent to fortify the nation’s cybersecurity in the wake of the Medibank and Optus incidents. The government vowed to transform the country into the world’s most cyber-secure. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to…
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How are you securing your communications in the wake of the Volt Typhoon revelations?
Tags: access, advisory, android, apple, apt, attack, authentication, business, china, cisa, cisco, cloud, communications, computer, control, cyber, cybersecurity, detection, email, endpoint, espionage, exploit, firewall, firmware, government, group, Hardware, infrastructure, Internet, Intruder, microsoft, network, phishing, ransomware, risk, service, software, technology, threat, tool, update, vpn, vulnerability, windows, zero-dayThe FBI recently released information that text messages between Apple and Android texting systems were insecure and that attackers could listen in and access those communications, more fallout from the revelation that a Chinese-affiliated threat actor had breached telecommunications companies.The announcement that the group known as Salt Typhoon had compromised networks of major global telecommunications…
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FBI attributes largest crypto hack of 2024 to North Korea’s TraderTraitor
The biggest crypto heist of 2024 was conducted by seasoned cybercriminals working on behalf of North Korea’s government, according to the FBI.]]> First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/fbi-largest-crypto-hack-2024-tradertraitor
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Indonesia Government Data Breach Hackers Leaked 82 GB of Sensitive Data Online
Hackers have reportedly infiltrated and extracted a vast 82 GB of sensitive data from the Indonesian government’s Regional Financial Management Information System (Sistem Informasi Pengelolaan Keuangan Daerah, or SIPKD). This system is operated by the Badan Pendapatan, Pengelolaan Keuangan, dan Aset Daerah (BPPKAD), which translates to the Regional Revenue, Finance, and Asset Management Agency of Blora…
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7 biggest cybersecurity stories of 2024
Tags: access, ai, alphv, at&t, attack, authentication, breach, business, china, cio, ciso, citrix, cloud, credentials, crowdstrike, crypto, cyber, cybercrime, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, deep-fake, detection, email, espionage, exploit, extortion, finance, google, government, group, hacking, healthcare, incident response, infection, insurance, intelligence, international, jobs, lockbit, malicious, malware, mandiant, mfa, microsoft, network, nis-2, north-korea, office, phishing, phone, privacy, ransomware, regulation, risk, risk-management, scam, service, software, strategy, tactics, technology, threat, ukraine, update, vulnerability, windowsCybersecurity headlines were plenty this year, with several breaches, attacks, and mishaps drawing worldwide attention.But a few incidents in particular had far-reaching consequences, with the potential to reshape industry protections, shake up how vendors secure customers’ systems, or drive security leaders to reassess their strategies.Longer-term trends such as increased cybersecurity regulations and the impact of…
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Judge rules NSO Group is liable for spyware hacks targeting 1,400 WhatsApp user devices
The precedent-setting ruling from a Northern California federal judge could lead to massive damages against NSO Group, whose notorious spyware has been reportedly used by various governments worldwide.]]> First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/judge-rules-nso-group-liable-for-hack-of-1400-whatsapp-users
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US order is a reminder that cloud platforms aren’t secure out of the box
Tags: access, best-practice, breach, business, cisa, ciso, cloud, control, cyber, cybersecurity, defense, fedramp, google, government, guide, identity, incident, incident response, infrastructure, intelligence, international, login, mfa, microsoft, monitoring, network, risk, saas, service, software, toolThis week’s binding directive to US government departments to implement secure configurations in cloud applications, starting with Microsoft 365 (M365), is a reminder to all CISOs that cloud platforms, even from major providers, aren’t completely secure out of the box.”Cloud stuff is easy to manage, easy to deploy,” said Ed Dubrovsky, chief operating officer and…
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Federal Cyber Operations Would Downgrade Under Shutdown
Government Shutdown Could See Thousands of Federal Cyber Workers Furloughed. A looming shutdown could sharply reduce the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s operations, furloughing two-thirds of its workforce and exposing critical federal networks to heightened cyber threats, especially as malicious actors target vulnerable systems during the holiday season. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article:…
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Cybersecurity Snapshot: CISA Hands Down Cloud Security Directive, While Threat from North Korean IT Workers Gets the Spotlight
Tags: access, ai, authentication, best-practice, business, china, cisa, cisco, cloud, computer, control, cyber, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, email, extortion, finance, framework, fraud, google, government, guide, hacker, identity, incident, incident response, infrastructure, intelligence, international, Internet, jobs, korea, kubernetes, law, lessons-learned, linux, login, malicious, microsoft, mobile, monitoring, network, north-korea, office, password, regulation, risk, risk-management, russia, service, software, tactics, technology, threat, tool, updateCheck out the new cloud security requirements for federal agencies. Plus, beware of North Korean government operatives posing as remote IT pros. Also, learn how water plants can protect their HMIs against cyberattacks. And get the latest on the U.S. cyber incident response framework; the CIS Benchmarks; and local and state governments’ cyber challenges. Dive…
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Russia fires its biggest cyberweapon against Ukraine
Tags: access, attack, breach, cisa, communications, country, cyber, cyberattack, defense, email, governance, government, group, incident response, infrastructure, intelligence, microsoft, mitigation, mobile, risk, russia, service, strategy, threat, ukraine, vulnerability, warfareUkraine has faced one of the most severe cyberattacks in recent history, targeting its state registries and temporarily disrupting access to critical government records.Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Olga Stefanishyna attributed the attack to Russian operatives, describing it as an attempt to destabilize the country’s vital digital infrastructure amid the ongoing war.”It’s already clear that the…
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Earth Koshchei’s Rogue RDP Campaign: A Sophisticated APT Attack Targets Governments and Enterprises
Trend Micro has unveiled a large-scale rogue remote desktop protocol (RDP) campaign conducted by the threat group Earth Koshchei. Known for their espionage operations, Earth Koshchei leveraged spear-phishing emails and... First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/earth-koshcheis-rogue-rdp-campaign-a-sophisticated-apt-attack-targets-governments-and-enterprises/
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2035 Quantum Encryption Deadline Still Achievable
CISA Says 2035 Quantum Deadline Remains Achievable Despite Recent Breakthroughs. The federal government’s 2035 mandate to adopt quantum-resistant encryption remains feasible despite technological advancements in quantum computing, a top official for the U.S. cyber defense agency told ISMG, but experts warn challenges such as bureaucratic delays and financial costs persist. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump…
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UK ICO Criticizes Google Advertising Policy Update
Data Protection Authority Says Change Isn’t Green Light for Device Fingerprinting. The U.K. data regulator blasted Google Thursday for a changes to policies governing online advertising the government agency says amount to bestowing permission to track users by the indelible fingerprint of their devices. Businesses do not have free rein to use fingerprinting, the office…
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US Organizations Still Using Kaspersky Products Despite Ban
Bitsight found that 40% of US organizations who used Kaspersky products before the government ban came into effect still appear to be using them First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/us-orgs-kaspersky-despite-ban/
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US government urges high-ranking officials to lock down mobile devices following telecom breaches
The move to urge Americans to use end-to-end encrypted apps comes as China-backed gangs are hacking into phone and internet giants. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2024/12/19/us-government-urges-high-ranking-officials-to-lock-down-mobile-devices-following-telecom-breaches/