Tag: government
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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…
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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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Silent Lynx APT New Attack Targeting Governmental Employees Posing as Officials
Seqrite Labs’ APT Team has documented fresh campaigns from Silent Lynx, a sophisticated threat actor group known for orchestrating spear-phishing operations that impersonate government officials to target diplomatic and governmental employees across Central Asia. The group, also tracked under aliases including YoroTrooper, Sturgeon Phisher, and Cavalry Werewolf, continues its espionage-focused activities with minimal operational security…
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‘It’s Been a Mess’: Shutdown Slows Federal F5 Hack Response
Officials Say Major Staffing Cuts and Furloughs Undercut Response to F5 Cyberattack. Current and former federal officials tell Information Security Media Group furloughs and leadership gaps across the federal cyber ecosystem have hindered the U.S. government’s ability to coordinate response efforts after a nation-state actor exploited flaws in F5’s BIG-IP systems amid the shutdown. First…
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North Korean companies, people sanctioned for money laundering from cybercrime, IT worker schemes
The Treasury Department on Tuesday sanctioned eight people and two companies it accused of laundering money obtained from cybercrime and IT worker schemes to fund North Korean government objectives. According to the department, over the last three years North Korea-linked cybercriminals have stolen over $3 billion, mostly in cryptocurrency. In addition, it said, North Korean…
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North Korean companies, people sanctioned for money laundering from cybercrime, IT worker schemes
The Treasury Department on Tuesday sanctioned eight people and two companies it accused of laundering money obtained from cybercrime and IT worker schemes to fund North Korean government objectives. According to the department, over the last three years North Korea-linked cybercriminals have stolen over $3 billion, mostly in cryptocurrency. In addition, it said, North Korean…
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Treasury sanctions 8 for laundering North Korea earnings from cybercrime, IT worker scheme
An IT company, a financial institution and eight men accused of aiding cybercrime and IT worker scams are now on the U.S. government’s list of sanctioned North Korean entities. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/north-korea-us-sanctions-it-worker-scams-cybercrime
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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s security falls apart amid layoffs
Security program fails to meet federal standards as government cuts drain resources First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/11/04/us_cfpb_infosec_posture_crumbles/
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UAE Sovereign Launchpad begins nationwide roll-out with support from e& and AWS
The cloud infrastructure platform aims to strengthen digital resilience and regulatory compliance across government and regulated sectors in the United Arab Emirates First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366634100/UAE-Sovereign-Launchpad-begins-nationwide-roll-out