Tag: government
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UK cyber action plan lays out path to resilience
A report produced for the government by academics at Imperial College London and the University of Bristol sets out nine recommendations to strengthen the UK’s cyber sector First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366631498/UK-cyber-action-plan-lays-out-path-to-resilience
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Transforming Cyber Frameworks to Take Control of Cyber-Risk
Frameworks may seem daunting to implement, especially for government IT teams that may not have an abundance of resources and expertise. But beginning implementation is better than never starting. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyber-risk/transforming-cyber-frameworks-cyber-risk
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Cybersecurity in smart cities under scrutiny
Tags: 5G, attack, breach, ciso, control, cyber, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data, detection, governance, government, infrastructure, intelligence, international, iot, monitoring, network, service, strategy, technology, tool, vulnerability, zero-trustEnrique DomÃnguez, Accenture Accenture. En la imagen, Enrique DomÃnguez.Rosa DÃaz Moles, director of public sector at S2GRUPO, also highlights smart cities’ complexity and their resulting cybersecurity issues.The digital transformation of public services involves “an accelerated convergence between IT and OT systems, as well as the massive incorporation of connected IoT devices,” she explains, which gives rise…
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Cybersecurity in smart cities under scrutiny
Tags: 5G, attack, breach, ciso, control, cyber, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data, detection, governance, government, infrastructure, intelligence, international, iot, monitoring, network, service, strategy, technology, tool, vulnerability, zero-trustEnrique DomÃnguez, Accenture Accenture. En la imagen, Enrique DomÃnguez.Rosa DÃaz Moles, director of public sector at S2GRUPO, also highlights smart cities’ complexity and their resulting cybersecurity issues.The digital transformation of public services involves “an accelerated convergence between IT and OT systems, as well as the massive incorporation of connected IoT devices,” she explains, which gives rise…
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Transforming Cyber Frameworks to Take Control of Cyber-Risk
Frameworks may seem daunting to implement, especially for government IT teams that may not have an abundance of resources and expertise. But beginning implementation is better than never starting. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyber-risk/transforming-cyber-frameworks-cyber-risk
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Transforming Cyber Frameworks to Take Control of Cyber-Risk
Frameworks may seem daunting to implement, especially for government IT teams that may not have an abundance of resources and expertise. But beginning implementation is better than never starting. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyber-risk/transforming-cyber-frameworks-cyber-risk
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Cybersecurity in smart cities, under scrutiny
Tags: 5G, attack, breach, ciso, control, cyber, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data, detection, governance, government, infrastructure, intelligence, international, iot, monitoring, network, service, strategy, technology, tool, vulnerability, zero-trustEnrique DomÃnguez, Accenture Accenture. En la imagen, Enrique DomÃnguez.Rosa DÃaz Moles, director of public sector at S2GRUPO, also highlights smart cities’ complexity and their resulting cybersecurity issues.The digital transformation of public services involves “an accelerated convergence between IT and OT systems, as well as the massive incorporation of connected IoT devices,” she explains, which gives rise…
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US government charges British teenager accused of at least 120 ‘Scattered Spider’ hacks
Tags: governmentThalha Jubair, 19, was arrested in London on Thursday and accused by U.K. and U.S. authorities of involvement in dozens of hacks, including London’s transit system and the U.S. Courts. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2025/09/18/us-government-charges-british-teenager-accused-of-at-least-120-scattered-spider-hacks/
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Italy first in EU to pass comprehensive law regulating use of AI
Legislation limits child access and imposes prison terms for damaging use of artificial intelligenceItaly has become the first country in the EU to approve a comprehensive law regulating the use of artificial intelligence, including imposing prison terms on those who use the technology to cause harm, such as generating deepfakes, and limiting child access.Giorgia Meloni’s…
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AI is altering entry-level cyber hiring, and the nature of the skills gap
The certification trap and broken pipelines: Other experts argued that an over reliance on CVs and certifications is one of the biggest barriers to hiring success in cybersecurity because it acts to shut out otherwise qualified candidates.”Despite bringing valuable experience and perspectives, people with 10 years of work experience are put off because there is…
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Malicious PyPI Packages Deliver SilentSync RAT
IntroductionZscaler ThreatLabz regularly monitors for threats in the popular Python Package Index (PyPI), which contains open source libraries that are frequently used by many Python developers. In July 2025, a malicious Python package named termncolor was identified by ThreatLabz. Just a few weeks later, on August 4, 2025, ThreatLabz uncovered two more malicious Python packages…
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China-linked APT41 targets government, think tanks, and academics tied to US-China trade and policy
China-linked group APT41 impersonated a U.S. lawmaker in phishing attacks on government, think tanks, and academics tied to US-China trade and policy. Proofpoint observed China-linked cyber espionage group APT41 impersonating a U.S. lawmaker in a phishing campaign targeting government, think tanks, and academics tied to U.S.-China trade and policy. APT41, known also as Amoeba, BARIUM,…
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DEF CON 33: Dreadwware Interviews Jordan Kasper On Open Source In Government
Creators, Authors and Presenters: Dreadwware & Jordan Kasper Our sincere appreciation to DEF CON, and the Creators/Presenters/Authors for publishing their timely DEF CON 33 outstanding content. Originating from the conference’s events located at the Las Vegas Convention Center; and via the organizations YouTube channel. Permalink First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/09/def-con-33-dreadwware-interviews-jordan-kasper-on-open-source-in-government/
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Check Point acquires Lakera to build a unified AI security stack
Tags: access, ai, api, attack, automation, cloud, compliance, control, cybersecurity, data, endpoint, government, infrastructure, injection, LLM, network, RedTeam, risk, saas, startup, supply-chain, tool, trainingClosing a critical gap: Experts call this acquisition significant and not merely adding just another tool to the stack. “This acquisition closes a real gap by adding AI-native runtime guardrails and continuous red teaming into Check Point’s stack,” said Amit Jaju, senior managing director at Ankura Consulting. “Customers can now secure LLMs and agents alongside…
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Chinese TA415 Uses VS Code Remote Tunnels to Spy on U.S. Economic Policy Experts
A China-aligned threat actor known as TA415 has been attributed to spear-phishing campaigns targeting the U.S. government, think tanks, and academic organizations utilizing U.S.-China economic-themed lures.”In this activity, the group masqueraded as the current Chair of the Select Committee on Strategic Competition between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), as well as…
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China-Aligned TA415 Exploits Google Sheets Calendar for C2
China-aligned TA415 hackers have adopted Google Sheets and Google Calendar as covert command-and-control (C2) channels in a sustained espionage campaign targeting U.S. government, academic, and think tank entities. By blending malicious operations into trusted cloud services, TA415 aims to evade detection and harvest intelligence on evolving U.S.China economic policy discussions. Throughout July and August 2025,…
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China-Aligned TA415 Exploits Google Sheets Calendar for C2
China-aligned TA415 hackers have adopted Google Sheets and Google Calendar as covert command-and-control (C2) channels in a sustained espionage campaign targeting U.S. government, academic, and think tank entities. By blending malicious operations into trusted cloud services, TA415 aims to evade detection and harvest intelligence on evolving U.S.China economic policy discussions. Throughout July and August 2025,…
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North Korean Hackers Weaponize ChatGPT in AI-Driven Phishing Attack
North Korea’s Kimsuky hackers used ChatGPT to forge government IDs in a phishing attack, marking a new era of AI-powered cyber warfare. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/threats/north-korean-hackers-weaponize-chatgpt-in-ai-driven-phishing-attack/
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Cyber Essentials certification: What business need to know
Cyber security is essential. Cyber attacks can have devastating consequences for all businesses, regardless of size, including financial losses, reputational damage and loss of customer trust. Cyber Essentials accreditation can help you improve your business’s overall cyber security posture. Developed by the UK Government’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), Cyber Essentials is a certification programme”¦…
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Cybercrime group accessed Google Law Enforcement Request System (LERS)
Google found threat actors created a fake account in its Law Enforcement Request System (LERS) and shut it down. Google confirmed that threat actors gained access to its Law Enforcement Request System (LERS) platform by creating a fake account. The Google Law Enforcement Request System (LERS) is a secure online portal for verified government agencies…
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Top AI companies have spent months working with US, UK governments on model safety
OpenAI and Anthropic said they turned over their models to government researchers, who found an array of previously undiscovered vulnerabilities and attack techniques. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/openai-anthropic-ai-safety-government-research-us-uk/
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How the Marine Corps slashed IT delays by shifting to DevOps and agile development
Tags: business, cio, compliance, conference, control, cybersecurity, finance, government, monitoring, risk, service, software, tool, vulnerabilityAll Marine Corps websitesContent delivery systemEvent management and appointment booking systemsE-commerce and point of sale systemsHuman resources system The challenge of tech innovation in a bureaucracy: The biggest barrier during Operation Stormbreaker, according to Raley, was the bureaucratic nature of working inside the government.MCCS faced what Raley called the “frozen middle,” a web of disconnected…
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Israel announces seizure of $1.5M from crypto wallets tied to Iran
The Israeli government ordered the seizure of 187 wallets it said belong to the IRGC, which have over time received $1.5 billion in crypto, according to a blockchain analysis firm. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2025/09/15/israel-announces-seizure-of-1-5-million-from-crypto-wallets-tied-to-iran/
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Israel announces seizure of $1.5 million from crypto wallets tied to Iran
The Israeli government ordered the seizure of 187 wallets it said belong to the IRGC, which have over time received $1.5 billion in crypto, according to a blockchain analysis firm. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2025/09/15/israel-announces-seizure-of-1-5-million-from-crypto-wallets-tied-to-iran/
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Phishing Campaigns Exploit RMM Tools to Sustain Remote Access
A sophisticated phishing operation in which attackers deploy remote monitoring and management (RMM) tools”, ITarian (formerly Comodo), PDQ Connect, SimpleHelp, and Atera”, to gain persistent remote access to compromised systems. By disguising malicious installers as legitimate browser updates, meeting or party invitations, and government forms, adversaries exploit users’ trust in commonly used IT administration software.…
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Cyber Privateers: The Return of the Hack-Back Debate
Is the second Trump administration open to private-sector companies, or non-military or other government agencies, using offensive security against cyber threats? First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/09/cyber-privateers-the-return-of-the-hack-back-debate/
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Qrator Labs Mitigated Record L7 DDoS Attack from 5.76M-Device Botnet
Qrator Labs blocked a record L7 DDoS attack from a 5.76M-device botnet targeting government systems, showing rapid global growth since March. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/qrator-labs-mitigate-l7-ddos-attack-5-76m-botnet/
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GAO Report Spotlights Unaddressed HHS Cyber, IT Concerns
82 Longstanding Recommendations on Data Protection, Security Still Not Acted Upon. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has still not implemented 82 recommendations made in recent years involving high risk cybersecurity and IT management issues, said the Government Accountability Office in a new report directed at HHS’ CIO and its various agency CIOs.…
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Australian Banks Deploy Army of AI Bots to Scam Scammers
Apate.ai CEO Dali Kaafar on Turning the Tables on Fraudsters With AI-Powered Bots. Major banks in Australia are now using bots to foil scammers. The bots are designed to pose as potential victims, extract real-time intelligence and waste scammers’ resources. The data is then pushed directly into fraud detection systems used by banks, telecom providers…