Tag: government
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Yet Another Exposed Database, This Time with 184 Million Records
I had hoped by now we’d be long past the discovery of exposed or misconfigured databases, considering how dangerous they can be to businesses, governments and individuals”, and given the heightened security measures that most organizations have implemented to secure sensitive data and prevent such exposure. But here we are again”, and this time the…
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Iran-linked hackers target Kurdish and Iraqi officials in long-running cyberespionage campaign
The group has been operating since at least 2017, initially breaching systems belonging to the Kurdistan Regional Government and have expanded their reach to the Central Government of Iraq as well as a telecommunications provider in Uzbekistan. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/iran-linked-hackers-target-kurdish-iraq-cyber-espionage
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Anthropic unveils custom AI models for US national security customers
Anthropic says it has released a new set of AI models tailored for U.S. national security customers. The new models, a custom set of >>Claude Gov>built based on direct feedback from our government customers to address real-world operational needs,
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#Infosec2025: DNS Hijacking, A Major Cyber Threat for the UK Government
During Infosecurity Europe 2025, Nick Woodcraft, from the UK Government, shared his experience in implementing measures to protect domains within the .gov.uk DNS namespace First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/infosec2025-dns-hijacking-uk/
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Microsoft’s Free Cyber Security Support to European Governments Reflects ‘Deep, Enduring, Unwavering’ Commitment
Microsoft is helping Europe fight AI-based cyberattacks with a free security program tailored for governments. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-microsoft-european-security-program/
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Anthropic unveils custom AI models for U.S. national security customers
Anthropic says that it has released a new set of AI models tailored for U.S. national security customers. The new models, a custom set of >>Claude Gov>built based on direct feedback from our government customers to address real-world operational needs,
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Microsoft Offers Free Cyber Security Support to European Governments Targeted By State-Sponsored Hackers
Microsoft is helping Europe fight AI-based cyberattacks with a free security program tailored for governments. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-microsoft-european-security-program/
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#Infosec2025: Defenders and Attackers are Locked in an AI Arms Race
Malicious actors are making more use of AI in attacks, even as governments look to boost AI investments First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/infosec2025-arms-race-ai/
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Microsoft launches European Security Program to counter nation-state threats
Tags: access, ai, attack, blizzard, cloud, control, country, crime, crimes, cyber, cybercrime, cybersecurity, framework, google, government, group, infrastructure, intelligence, malicious, malware, microsoft, network, open-source, resilience, russia, service, strategy, threat, vulnerabilityThree-component strategy: The European Security Program will operate through three main components designed to strengthen continental cyber defenses.The first element centers on enhanced threat intelligence sharing, where Microsoft will provide European governments with AI-enhanced, real-time insights into nation-state tactics.The company’s Digital Crimes Unit will expand intelligence sharing through the Cybercrime Threat Intelligence Program, giving European…
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New evidence links long-running hacking group to Indian government
Two cybersecurity companies issued reports tying a cyber-espionage group known as Bitter or TA397 more directly to the Indian government. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/india-cyber-espionage-bitter-ta397
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Iran-Linked BladedFeline Hits Iraqi and Kurdish Targets with Whisper and Spearal Malware
An Iran-aligned hacking group has been attributed to a new set of cyber attacks targeting Kurdish and Iraqi government officials in early 2024.The activity is tied to a threat group ESET tracks as BladedFeline, which is assessed with medium confidence to be a sub-cluster within OilRig, a known Iranian nation-state cyber actor. It’s said to…
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Put ROCs before SOCs, Qualys tells public sector
Putting risk operations before security operations may help government agencies and other public sector bodies better manage the myriad threats they face, and make better decisions for the security of all First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366625220/Put-ROCs-before-SOCs-Qualys-tells-public-sector
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US offers $10M for tips on state hackers tied to RedLine malware
The U.S. Department of State has announced a reward of up to $10 million for any information on government-sponsored hackers with ties to the RedLine infostealer malware operation and its suspected creator, Russian national Maxim Alexandrovich Rudometov. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-offers-10m-for-tips-on-state-hackers-tied-to-redline-malware/
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Den Tarifchaos bei US-Zöllen nutzen Cyberkriminelle zunehmend für Online-Betrug
Laut einem kürzlich auf CNBC erschienen Bericht setzen Cyberkriminelle in den USA für Online-Betrug zunehmend auf einen neuen Ansatzpunkt: die hochfluide Zollpolitik der Regierung Trump. Gut getarnt als Einzelhändler, Lieferant oder Regierungsbehörde, versenden sie per E-Mail und SMS Fake-Zahlungsaufforderungen zur Begleichung angeblicher Zolltarife für Lieferungen und Dienstleistungen an Verbraucher und Unternehmen. Als die US-Regierung im…
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Microsoft unveils free EU cybersecurity program for governments
Microsoft announced in Berlin today a new European Security Program that promises to bolster cybersecurity for European governments. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-unveils-free-eu-cybersecurity-program-for-governments/
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Microsoft Launches Free Security Program for European Governments
Tags: ai, china, cyber, cybersecurity, government, intelligence, microsoft, ransomware, russia, threatMicrosoft is offering European countries a new cybersecurity program for free to help them defend against threats from nation-states like China and Russia, ransomware gangs, and AI-powered cyber threats through greater intelligence sharing, investments, and partnerships. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/06/microsoft-launches-free-security-program-for-european-governments/
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Microsoft outlines three-pronged European cyber strategy
Microsoft chair Brad Smith outlines an expansive cyber programme targeting governments across Europe with enhanced threat intelligence and support First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366625190/Microsoft-outlines-three-pronged-European-cyber-strategy
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CISA workforce cut by nearly one-third so far
The agency has lost roughly 1,000 staffers in the wake of the Trump administration’s workforce cuts, losses that could imperil its ability to protect government computer systems and critical infrastructure. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/cisa-departures-trump-workforce-purge/749796/
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Android chipmaker Qualcomm fixes three zero-days exploited by hackers
Google’s Threat Analysis Group, which investigates government-backed hacks, was credited with the discovery of the zero-days. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2025/06/03/phone-chipmaker-qualcomm-fixes-three-zero-days-exploited-by-hackers/
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UK CyberEM Command to spearhead new era of armed conflict
Tags: governmentGovernment details latest initiative following announcement last week First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/06/04/uk_cyberem_command_details/
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Australian Scam Losses Increase 28% in 2025
Number of Reports Is Down, But Citizens Lost AU$60 Million to Investment Scams. While the number of reported fraud cases is down, Australians lost 28% more money to online scams in the first four months of the year, compared to the same period in 2024. The Australian government’s National Anti-Scam Center said Monday that Australians…
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Phone chipmaker Qualcomm fixes three zero-days exploited by hackers
Google’s Threat Analysis Group, which investigates government-backed hacks, was credited with the discovery of the zero-days. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2025/06/03/phone-chipmaker-qualcomm-fixes-three-zero-days-exploited-by-hackers/
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Trump’s cyber nominees gain broad industry support
CISA director and national cyber director nominees could transform how the federal government engages with the private sector on cybersecurity issues. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/trump-cyber-sean-plankey-cairncross-nominees-endorsements/749663/
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Man pleads guilty to swatting spree impacting scores of government officials
A man pleaded guilty to his involvement in a string of swatting and bomb threat incidents that allegedly impacted at least 25 members of Congress or their family members, as well as law enforcement officials and members of the federal judiciary. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/man-pleads-guilty-swatting-spree-government-officials
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#Infosec2025: Good Cybersecurity Enabled Ukraine’s Surprise Attack on Russia, Says NCSC
Effective cybersecurity played a key role Ukraine drone attack on Russian strategic bombers, a leading government security expert has claimed First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/infosec2025-ukraine-drone-attack/
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#Infosec2025: Good Cybersecurity Enabled Ukraine’s Surprise Attack on Russia, Says NCSC
Effective cybersecurity played a key role Ukraine drone attack on Russian strategic bombers, a leading government security expert has claimed First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/infosec2025-ukraine-drone-attack/
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New Report: Governments Struggle to Regain Backdoor Access to Secure Communications
Tags: access, backdoor, communications, cyber, cybersecurity, encryption, government, monitoring, network, privacy, vpnA crucial point has been reached in the conflict between personal privacy and governmental monitoring in a time when digital communication is essential. Governments worldwide are grappling with the proliferation of strong encryption in messaging apps, social media platforms, and virtual private networks (VPNs). As a cybersecurity researcher with nearly three decades of insight into…
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Cyber and digital get over £1bn to enhance UK’s national security
The government has set out plans to spend over a billion pounds on digital and cyber warfare capabilities to enhance the UK’s ability to defend itself and fight offensive wars First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366625195/Cyber-and-digital-get-over-1bn-to-enhance-UKs-national-security
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Wanted: IT manager for UK government agency £60k
Tags: governmentSo much for cushy public sector roles a non-IT manager at McDonalds makes more First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/06/02/wanted_it_manager_for_uk/