Tag: government
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CISA director Jen Easterly to depart agency on January 20
CISA’s director will depart the agency after three years at the helm, as part of the “seamless transition” of government power. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2024/11/18/cisa-director-jen-easterly-to-depart-agency-on-january-20/
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Space tech giant Maxar confirms hacker accessed employees’ personal data
Maxar has 2,600 employees, with more than half having security clearances to work on classified U.S. government projects. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2024/11/18/satellite-giant-maxar-confirms-hacker-accessed-employees-personal-data/
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PXA Stealer: New Malware Targets Governments and Education Across Europe and Asia
Cisco Talos recently identified a sophisticated cyber campaign targeting sensitive information in government and educational sectors across Europe and Asia. Operated by a Vietnamese-speaking threat actor, this campaign leverages a... First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/pxa-stealer-new-malware-targets-governments-and-education-across-europe-and-asia/
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What a second Trump term means for the future of ransomware
The U.S. government has made big strides over the past four years in the ongoing fight against the “scourge of ransomware,” as President Joe Biden described it. At the start of his term, Biden and his administration were quick to declare ransomware a national security threat, unlocking new powers for the military and intelligence agencies.…
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ANZ CIO Challenges: AI, Cybersecurity Data Analytics for 2025
ANZ government CIOs face budget constraints while prioritizing AI, cybersecurity, and data analytics for productivity gains and digital transformation in 2025. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/anz-cio-challenges-ai-cybersecurity/
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Known Brand, Government Domains Hijacked via Sitting Ducks Attacks
Threat actors have hijacked over 70,000 domains, including known brands and government entities, because of failed domain ownership verification. The post Known Brand, Government Domains Hijacked via Sitting Ducks Attacks appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/known-brand-government-domains-hijacked-via-sitting-ducks-attacks/
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Vietnamese Hacker Group Deploys New PXA Stealer Targeting Europe and Asia
A Vietnamese-speaking threat actor has been linked to an information-stealing campaign targeting government and education entities in Europe and Asia with a new Python-based malware called PXA Stealer.The malware “targets victims’ sensitive information, including credentials for various online accounts, VPN and FTP clients, financial information, browser cookies, and data from gaming software,” First seen on…
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Chinas Cyberspione greifen Telefondaten und -gespräche von US-Netzbetreibern ab
Chinesische Cyberspione haben US-Netzbetreiber infiltriert. Gespräche und Daten von Regierung und Politikern wurden abgegriffen, zudem Abhörungen der Polizei. First seen on heise.de Jump to article: www.heise.de/news/Chinas-Cyberspione-greifen-Telefondaten-und-gespraeche-von-US-Netzbetreibern-ab-10036185.html
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Hackers Lurking in Critical Infrastructure to Wage Attacks
Australian Government Warns of Nation-State Actors’ Plans to Weaponize Malware. The Australian government is alerting critical infrastructure providers that state-sponsored actors are positioning malware in their networks that can be weaponized to disrupt operations during major crises or a military conflict. The hackers employ living-off-the-land technique to avoid detection. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to…
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Hype-Technologie: Bundesregierung verfolgt geförderte Blockchainprojekte nicht
Anke Domscheit-Berg nennt Blockchain eine Hype-Technologie. Geförderte Blockchain-Projekte der Regierung werden nicht auf Überlebensfähigkeit geprüft…. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/hype-technologie-bundesregierung-verfolgt-gefoerderte-blockchainprojekte-nicht-2411-190405.html
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Washington’s Cybersecurity Storm of Complacency
If the government truly wants to protect the US’s most vital assets, it must rethink its cybersecurity policies and prioritize proactive, coordinated, and enforceable measures. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/washingtons-cybersecurity-storm-complacency
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China-linked threat actors compromised multiple telecos and spied on a limited number of U.S. government officials
China-linked threat actors breached U.S. broadband providers and gained access to private communications of a limited number of U.S. government officials. The FBI and CISA continues to investigate a large-scale cyber-espionage campaign by China-linked threat actors targeting U.S. telecoms, compromising networks to steal call records and access private communications, mainly of government and political figures.…
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FBI Updates on Vast Chinese Hack on Telecom Networks
US Probe of Chinese Hack Reveals ‘Broad and Significant Cyberespionage Campaign’. The FBI and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency released an update on their ongoing investigation into a Chinese-linked broad and significant cyberespionage campaign that the agencies said targeted private communications of government and political figures. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/fbi-updates-on-vast-chinese-hack-on-telecom-networks-a-26810
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FBI Updates on ‘Broad and Significant’ Chinese Telecom Hack
US Probe of Chinese Hack Reveals ‘Broad and Significant Cyber Espionage Campaign’. The FBI and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency released an update on their ongoing investigation into a Chinese-linked broad and significant cyber espionage campaign that the agencies said targeted private communications of government and political figures. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article:…
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Hamas Hackers Spy on Mideast Gov’ts, Disrupt Israel
APT Wirte is doing double duty, adding all manner of supplemental malware to gain access, eavesdrop, and wipe data, depending on the target. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/threat-intelligence/hamas-hackers-spy-mideast-govts-disrupt-israel
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New PXA Stealer targets government and education sectors for sensitive information
Cisco Talos discovered a new information stealing campaign operated by a Vietnamese-speaking threat actor targeting government and education entities in Europe and Asia. First seen on blog.talosintelligence.com Jump to article: blog.talosintelligence.com/new-pxa-stealer/
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Google to Issue CVEs for Critical Cloud Vulnerabilities
Google Cloud has announced a significant step forward in its commitment to transparency and security by stating it will begin issuing Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) for critical vulnerabilities found in its cloud services. This move, which underscores Google’s dedication to helping enterprises and government agencies protect against potential security threats, is set to enhance…
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Teen Behind Hundreds of Swatting Attacks Pleads Guilty to Federal Charges
Alan Filion, believed to have operated under the handle “Torswats,” admitted to making more than 375 fake threats against schools, places of worship, and government buildings around the United States. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/alan-filion-torswats-guilty-plea-federal-charges-swatting/
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US govt officials’ communications compromised in recent telecom hack
CISA and the FBI confirmed that Chinese hackers compromised the “private communications” of a “limited number” of government officials after breaching multiple U.S. broadband providers. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/chinese-hackers-compromised-us-government-officials-private-communications-in-recent-telecom-breach/
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Pros and Cons of Anti-Scam Rules in UK, Australia, Singapore
3 Countries Taking Different Approaches to Accountability and Victim Compensation Governments globally are intensifying anti-scam measures, introducin… First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/blogs/pros-cons-anti-scam-rules-in-uk-australia-singapore-p-3756
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Oh, the Humanity! How to Make Humans Part of Cybersecurity Design
Government and industry want to jump-start the conversation around human-centric cybersecurity to boost the usability and effectiveness of security pr… First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cybersecurity-operations/how-to-make-humans-part-of-cybersecurity-design
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Citrix, Cisco, Fortinet Zero-Days Among 2023s Most Exploited Vulnerabilities
Most of the top frequently exploited vulnerabilities in 2023 were initially exploited as zero-days, according to data from government agencies. The post Citrix, Cisco, Fortinet Zero-Days Among 2023s Most Exploited Vulnerabilities appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/citrix-cisco-fortinet-zero-days-among-2023s-most-exploited-vulnerabilities/
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Government launches cyber standard for local authorities
Local government bodies are being invited to take advantage of a new NCSC-derived Cyber Assessment Framework to help enhance their resilience and ward… First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366613473/Government-launches-cyber-standard-for-local-authorities
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Exclusive: Nakasone on exploding pagers, life after the NSA and another possible government job
First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/nakasone-click-here-interview-north-korea-exploding-pagers-government-job
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Australia on Track to Ban Social Media Access for Minors
Advocacy Groups Call for Government to Regulate Social Media Platforms. The Australian government is on track to introduce a bill in the Parliament to ban youths under the age of 16 from accessing social media platforms, but critics say age verification technologies are not accurate and a ban may push children into unsafe, less visible…
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Navigating The Crypto Regulatory Landscape: Global Insights And Future Trends
Navigating the crypto regulatory landscape feels like exploring a fascinating new world. As someone who’s watched the evolution of digital currencies, I find the dynamic nature of crypto regulations both challenging and exciting. With governments worldwide striving to establish a balance between innovation and security, the regulatory environment is ever-changing, reflecting the complexity and potential…
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DHS nominee Kristi Noem stood alone for rejecting department cyber grants to state, local governments
But the South Dakota governor has touted cybersecurity as her state’s “next big industry” and signed cyber legislation into law. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/dhs-nominee-kristi-noem-cyber-grants-trump-admin/
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CHERI Alliance Adds to Memory Safety Hardware Coalition
UK Government Agencies, Google Join Group that Promotes. Two British government agencies and computing giant Google joined the CHERI Alliance, a group dedicated to promoting a hardware architecture that prevents buffer overflows and heap use-after-free vulnerabilities. Adoption of the architecture is miniscule. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/cheri-alliance-adds-to-memory-safety-hardware-coalition-a-26785
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U.S. May Support Global Surveillance Treaty Hated by Everyone but Authoritarian Governments
Tags: governmentFirst seen on packetstormsecurity.com Jump to article: packetstormsecurity.com/news/view/36587/U.S.-May-Support-Global-Surveillance-Treaty-Hated-by-Everyone-but-Authoritarian-Governments.html
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UK and US pledge closer working on children’s online safety
In their first agreement on the subject of children’s online safety, the UK and US governments have said they will create a new working group to boost… First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366613454/UK-and-US-pledge-closer-working-on-childrens-online-safety