Tag: government
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Gene scanner pays $9.8 million to get feds off its back in security flap
Tags: governmentIllumina allegedly lied about its testing devices meeting government standards First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/07/31/7_years_of_back_debt/
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Biotech contractor settles for $9.8 million with DOJ over alleged cybersecurity lapses
San Diego-based Illumina will pay $9.8 million to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act by selling systems to the federal government that included cybersecurity flaws. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/illumina-false-claims-act-doj-cybersecurity-settlement
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CISA open-sources Thorium platform for malware, forensic analysis
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) today announced the public availability of Thorium, an open-source platform for malware and forensic analysts across the government, public, and private sectors. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cisa-open-sources-thorium-platform-for-malware-forensic-analysis/
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Senate legislation would direct federal agencies to fortify against quantum computing cyber threats
The bill mandates a national strategy and establishes pilot programs in the federal government on quantum-safe encryption. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/quantum-cybersecurity-migration-act-federal-encryption-legislation/
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NHS disability equipment provider on brink of collapse a year after cyberattack
Government officials say they are monitoring the situation First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/07/31/nhs_disability_equipment_provider_nears/
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Inside the FBI’s Strategy for Prosecuting Ransomware
The US government is throwing the book at even mid-level cybercriminals. Is it just, and is it working? First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cybersecurity-operations/inside-fbi-strategy-prosecuting-ransomware
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Ransomware gang tells Ingram Micro, ‘Pay up by August 1’
Tags: access, attack, backup, breach, cyber, cyberattack, data, data-breach, encryption, exploit, extortion, government, group, international, Internet, law, leak, organized, ransom, ransomware, technology, tool, vpn, vulnerabilityRansomware attacks increase: In a report on ransomware released this week, researchers at Zscaler ThreatLabz said the number of organizations listed on all ransomware leak sites rose 70% in the 12 month period ending in April.A growing number of ransomware operators are abandoning encryption of data in favour of just data extortion, it noted. For…
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32% of exploited vulnerabilities are now zero-days or 1-days
Russian and Iranian threat activity rises: The security industry attributes only some of the newly discovered exploits to known attacker groups, and only some of those groups have known countries of origin. As a result, statistics on the origin of attacks are not perfect.During the first half of 2025, 181 of CVEs added to the…
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Applying Tenable’s Risk-based Vulnerability Management to the Australian Cyber Security Centre’s Essential Eight
Tags: ai, attack, breach, business, cloud, compliance, container, control, cvss, cyber, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, defense, endpoint, finance, firewall, framework, google, government, identity, incident response, infrastructure, intelligence, Internet, microsoft, mitigation, network, ransomware, risk, service, software, strategy, technology, threat, tool, update, vpn, vulnerability, vulnerability-management, windows, zero-dayLearn how Thales Cyber Services uses Tenable to help customers navigate the maturity levels of the Essential Eight, enabling vulnerability management and staying ahead of cyber threats. In today’s fast-moving digital world, cyber threats are more advanced and relentless than ever. A single security breach can mean financial loss, reputational damage and operational chaos. That’s…
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What we know about the cybercrime group Scattered Spider
The notorious hacker collective has attracted the attention of government authorities in several nations around the globe.; First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/what-we-know-about-the-cybercrime-group-scattered-spider/756312/
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Dobrindt prüft Einsatz von US-Software Palantir
Kann sich den Einsatz von Palantir vorstellen: Bundesinnenminister DobrindtBundesinnenminister Alexander Dobrindt (CSU) prüft den bundesweiten Einsatz der umstrittenen Analyse-Software des US-Unternehmens Palantir. Eine Sprecherin des Ministeriums bestätigte auf Anfrage des Magazins Stern, dass dies “Gegenstand der noch andauernden Prüfung” sei. Ein Ergebnis gebe es noch nicht. Kritik daran kommt von SPD und Grünen. “Offenkundig sieht er…
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Prepping for the quantum threat requires a phased approach to crypto agility
Tags: access, ceo, ciso, computing, crypto, cryptography, cybersecurity, encryption, firmware, government, Hardware, identity, network, nist, open-source, software, supply-chain, threat, tool, vulnerabilityMissing pieces: Michael Smith, field CTO at DigiCert, noted that the industry is “yet to develop a completely PQC-safe TLS protocol.””We have the algorithms for encryption and signatures, but TLS as a protocol doesn’t have a quantum-safe session key exchange and we’re still using Diffie-Hellman variants,” Smith explained. “This is why the US government in…
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Minnesota governor activates National Guard after cyberattack on state capital
Mayor Melvin Carter said during a press conference on Tuesday that the city is most concerned about the data it holds on government employees, arguing that the city does not carry much information on city residents. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/minnesota-governor-activates-national-guard-st-paul-cyber-attack
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Orange reports major cyberattack, warns of service disruptions
Orange, France’s largest telecom provider, reported a cyberattack on one of its internal systems, impacting its operations in Europe and Africa. Orange is a leading French multinational telecommunications operator providing services to individuals, businesses, and governments across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. Formerly known as France Télécom until rebranding in 2013, the company now…
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Google says UK government has not demanded an encryption backdoor for its users’ data
Google refused to tell a U.S. senator whether the company had received a secret U.K. surveillance order demanding access to encrypted data, similar to an order served on Apple earlier this year. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2025/07/29/google-says-uk-government-not-demanded-encryption-backdoor-for-its-users-data/
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Wyden asks White House to scrutinize UK surveillance laws
The senator’s letter follows revelations in February that the U.K. government had asked Apple for what critics have called a backdoor to view all content Apple users have uploaded to the cloud even when it has been stored using end-to-end encryption. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/wyden-asks-white-house-scrutinize-uk-surveillance-laws-apple
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Austrian government faces likely legal challenge over state spyware
Civil society groups are talking to opposition MPs about bringing a legal challenge to the Austrian constitutional court over ‘state trojan’ law First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366628109/Austrian-government-faces-likely-legal-challenge-over-state-spyware
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Android Banking Malware Masquerades as Government Agencies to Attack Users
Tags: android, attack, banking, cyber, exploit, finance, government, intelligence, malware, phishingCyble Research and Intelligence Labs (CRIL) has uncovered a sophisticated Android banking trojan dubbed RedHook, which disguises itself as legitimate applications from Vietnamese government and financial institutions to deceive users. This malware, first observed in the wild around January 2025, exploits phishing websites mimicking entities like the State Bank of Vietnam, Sacombank, Central Power Corporation,…
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FBI Seizes $2.4m in Crypto from Chaos Ransomware Gang
The federal government has applied for forfeiture of the funds, which were seized by FBI Dallas in April 2025 First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/fbi-seizes-crypto-chaos-ransomware/
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Trump’s cybersecurity cuts putting nation at risk, warns New York cyber chief
The top cybersecurity official in New York told TechCrunch in an interview that Trump’s budget cuts are going to put the government at risk from cyberattacks, and will put more pressure on states to secure themselves. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2025/07/28/new-york-state-cyber-chief-calls-out-trump-for-cybersecurity-cuts/
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Cyble Uncovers RedHook Android Trojan Targeting Vietnamese Users
Cybersecurity researchers at Cyble Research and Intelligence Labs (CRIL) have uncovered a new Android banking trojan called RedHook that is actively targeting Vietnamese mobile users. The malware is distributed via carefully crafted phishing sites impersonating trusted financial and government agencies. First seen on thecyberexpress.com Jump to article: thecyberexpress.com/redhook-android-banking-trojan-exploiting/
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New York state cyber chief calls out Trump for cybersecurity cuts
The top cybersecurity official in New York told TechCrunch in an interview that Trump’s budget cuts are going to put the government at risk from cyberattacks, and will put more pressure on states to secure themselves. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2025/07/28/new-york-state-cyber-chief-calls-out-trump-for-cybersecurity-cuts/
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UNC3886 Hackers Target Singapore’s Critical Infrastructure by Exploiting 0-Day Vulnerabilities
Tags: china, cyber, cyberattack, exploit, finance, government, group, hacker, infrastructure, mandiant, service, threat, vulnerability, zero-daySingapore’s critical infrastructure sectors, including energy, water, telecommunications, finance, and government services, are facing an active cyberattack from UNC3886, a sophisticated China-linked advanced persistent threat (APT) group renowned for leveraging zero-day exploits and custom malware. First identified by Mandiant in 2022, UNC3886 has been operational since at least 2021, with confirmed activities exploiting vulnerabilities in…
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Internet Archive is now a US federal depository library
The Internet Archive has become an official U.S. federal depository library, providing online users with access to archived congressional bills, laws, regulations, presidential documents, and other U.S. government documents. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/internet-archive-is-now-a-us-federal-depository-library/
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Hackers Breach Intelligence Portal Used by the CIA and Other Agencies
Unidentified hackers have successfully compromised a critical intelligence website operated by the National Reconnaissance Office, marking a significant security breach affecting the CIA and multiple government agencies. The attack targeted the Acquisition Research Center website, which serves as a crucial platform for submitting details of sensitive contracts supporting various CIA spying programs. Scope and Impact…
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Russian-Aligned Hive0156 Escalates Remcos RAT Attacks on Ukrainian Government Military
The post Russian-Aligned Hive0156 Escalates Remcos RAT Attacks on Ukrainian Government Military appeared first on Daily CyberSecurity. First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/russian-aligned-hive0156-escalates-remcos-rat-attacks-on-ukrainian-government-military/
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Political parties hold vast amounts of data about Australians. Experts say it’s a growing risk
Ransomware attack puts focus on privacy risks for political parties, which are exempt from many data protection obligations<ul><li><a href=”https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2025/jul/27/australia-news-live-anthony-albanese-richard-marles-aukus-defence-talisman-sabre-israel-gaza-ntwnfb”>Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates</li><li>Get our <a href=”https://www.theguardian.com/email-newsletters?CMP=cvau_sfl”>breaking news email, <a href=”https://app.adjust.com/w4u7jx3″>free app or <a href=”https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/series/full-story?CMP=cvau_sfl”>daily news podcast</li></ul>More than two years before the data breach of Clive Palmer’s Trumpet of Patriots and United…
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Political parities hold vast amounts of data about Australians. Experts say it’s a growing risk
Ransomware attack puts focus on privacy risks for political parties, which are exempt from many data protection obligations<ul><li>Get our <a href=”https://www.theguardian.com/email-newsletters?CMP=cvau_sfl”>breaking news email, <a href=”https://app.adjust.com/w4u7jx3″>free app or <a href=”https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/series/full-story?CMP=cvau_sfl”>daily news podcast</li></ul>More than two years before the data breach of Clive Palmer’s Trumpet of Patriots and United Australia parties, the federal government was warned that there…
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Trumpet of Patriots hack: calls for political parties to be forced to report data breaches
Ransomware attack puts focus on privacy risks for political parties, which are exempt from many data protection obligations<ul><li>Get our <a href=”https://www.theguardian.com/email-newsletters?CMP=cvau_sfl”>breaking news email, <a href=”https://app.adjust.com/w4u7jx3″>free app or <a href=”https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/series/full-story?CMP=cvau_sfl”>daily news podcast</li></ul>More than two years before the data breach of Clive Palmer’s Trumpet of Patriots and United Australia parties, the federal government was warned that there…