Tag: government
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Latest Mustang Panda Arsenal: ToneShell and StarProxy – P1
IntroductionThe Zscaler ThreatLabz team discovered new activity associated with Mustang Panda, originating from two machines from a targeted organization in Myanmar. This research led to the discovery of new ToneShell variants and several previously undocumented tools. Mustang Panda, a China-sponsored espionage group, traditionally targets government-related entities, military entities, minority groups, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) primarily…
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CVE program averts swift end after CISA executes 11-month contract extension
Tags: china, cisa, computer, cve, cyber, cybersecurity, data, defense, detection, endpoint, flaw, framework, government, infrastructure, intelligence, linkedin, mitre, nist, nvd, russia, service, software, technology, threat, update, vulnerability, vulnerability-managementImportant update April 16, 2025: Since this story was first published, CISA signed a contract extension that averts a shutdown of the MITRE CVE program.A CISA spokesperson sent CSO a statement saying, “The CVE Program is invaluable to cyber community and a priority of CISA. Last night, CISA executed the option period on the contract to ensure…
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NSO lawyer names Mexico, Saudi Arabia, and Uzbekistan as spyware customers behind 2019 WhatsApp hacks
This is the first time representatives for the spyware maker have publicly named its government customers. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2025/04/16/nso-lawyer-names-mexico-saudi-arabia-and-uzbekistan-as-spyware-customers-behind-2019-whatsapp-hacks/
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MITRE Crisis: CVE Cash Ends TODAY, CISA says ‘No Lapse’
These are “interesting” times: U.S. government funding for the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures program expires April 16. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/04/mitre-cve-funding-crisis-richixbw/
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CISA at the Last Minute Extends Funding for Crucial MITRE CVE Program
The Trump Administration is ending funding for MITRE’s crucial CVE database program, a move that promises to hobble cybersecurity efforts around the world. However, CVE Board members introduce a new nonprofit organizations free of government funding and oversight. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/04/government-funding-for-cve-program-ends-but-a-new-group-emerges/
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Mitre warns over lapse in CVE coverage
Mitre, the operator of the world-renowned CVE repository, has warned of significant impacts to global cyber security standards, and increased risk from threat actors, as it emerges its US government contract will lapse imminently First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366622813/MITRE-warns-over-lapse-in-CVE-coverage
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CISA extends funding to ensure ‘no lapse in critical CVE services’
CISA says the U.S. government has extended funding to ensure no continuity issues with the critical Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) program. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cisa-extends-funding-to-ensure-no-lapse-in-critical-cve-services/
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APT29 Hackers Use GRAPELOADER in New Attack Against European Diplomats
Check Point Research (CPR) has uncovered a new targeted phishing campaign employing GRAPELOADER, a sophisticated initial-stage downloader, launched by the notorious Russian-linked hacking group APT29, known alternatively as Midnight Blizzard or Cozy Bear. This campaign, identified since January 2025, primarily focuses on European governments and diplomatic entities. Campaign Overview APT29, recognized for its sophisticated cyber…
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Government contractor Conduent disclosed a data breach
The business services provider Conduent told the SEC a January cyberattack exposed personal data, including names and Social Security numbers. The business services provider Conduent revealed that personal information, including names and Social Security numbers, was stolen in a January cyberattack. In January, Conduent confirmed a cyberattack caused service disruptions after agencies in multiple US…
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Chaos Reigns as MITRE Set to Cease CVE and CWE Operations
Security community reacts with shock at US government’s decision not to renew MITRE contract for CVE database First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/chaos-reigns-mitre-cease-cve-cwe/
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Cybersicherheit – USA stellen Finanzierung des CVE-Programms ein
Heute endet die zwischen der US-Regierung und MITRE geschlossene Finanzierung des CVE-Programms, was deutliche Auswirkungen haben könnte. First seen on computerbase.de Jump to article: www.computerbase.de/news/wirtschaft/cybersicherheit-usa-stellen-finanzierung-des-cve-programms-ein.92215
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U.S. Govt. Funding for MITRE’s CVE Ends April 16, Cybersecurity Community on Alert
The U.S. government funding for non-profit research giant MITRE to operate and maintain its Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) program will expire Wednesday, an unprecedented development that could shake up one of the foundational pillars of the global cybersecurity ecosystem.The 25-year-old CVE program is a valuable tool for vulnerability management, offering a de facto standard…
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MITRE warns that funding for critical CVE program expires today
MITRE Vice President Yosry Barsoum has warned that U.S. government funding for the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) and Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) programs expires today, which could lead to widespread disruption across the global cybersecurity industry. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/mitre-warns-that-funding-for-critical-cve-program-expires-today/
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CVE program faces swift end after DHS fails to renew contract, leaving security flaw tracking in limbo
Tags: china, cisa, cve, cyber, cybersecurity, data, detection, endpoint, flaw, government, infrastructure, intelligence, linkedin, mitre, nist, nvd, russia, service, technology, threat, vulnerability, vulnerability-managementMITRE’s CVE program foundational to cybersecurity: MITRE’s CVE program is a foundational pillar of the global cybersecurity ecosystem and is the de facto standard for identifying vulnerabilities and guiding defenders’ vulnerability management programs. It provides foundational data to vendor products across vulnerability management, cyber threat intelligence, security information, event management, and endpoint detection and response.Although…
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MITRE warns of lapse with CVE program as contract with US set to expire
The MITRE Corporation said on Tuesday that its stewardship of the CVE program may be ending this week because the federal government has decided not to renew its contract with the nonprofit. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/mitre-warns-of-cve-program-lapse-contract-expires
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Whistleblower Accuses DOGE of Data-Harvesting Cover Up
Complaint Says Russia-Based IP Address Attempted to Gain Access as DOGE Took Data. A whistleblower has accused staffers from the Department of Government Efficiency of attempting to cover their tracks while collecting troves of sensitive data from the independent labor agency’s computer systems, raising significant security concerns. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/whistleblower-accuses-doge-data-harvesting-cover-up-a-28013
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Introducing Wyo Support ADAMnetworks LTP
Tags: attack, best-practice, business, compliance, cyber, cybersecurity, data, email, endpoint, finance, GDPR, government, guide, healthcare, infrastructure, insurance, law, linkedin, PCI, phishing, radius, ransomware, regulation, service, skills, strategy, technology, threat, tool, training, update, zero-trustADAMnetworks is excited to announce Wyo Support to the family of Licensed Technology Partners. “After working with the various systems and technologies, there are few that compare with the protection that ADAMnetworks provides. It reduces the attack surface from the broad side of a barn down to the size of a keyhole. No other technology…
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UK’s Cyber Crime Down in 2024: Better ‘Cyber Hygiene Among Small Businesses
A UK government survey of 2024 data shows phishing remains the top cyber threat, ransomware cases doubled, and fewer boards include cyber experts despite steady attack rates. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-cyber-attacks-uk-businesses/
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China alleges US cyber espionage during the Asian Winter Games, names 3 NSA agents
Tags: attack, breach, china, cloud, cyber, cyberattack, espionage, exploit, government, hacker, infrastructure, injection, intelligence, international, service, sql, vulnerabilityA deliberate and coordinated campaign: The NCVERC report revealed that between January 26 and February 14, 2025, the Games’ information systems were struck by 270,167 attacks from abroad, with activity peaking on February 8, the day after the event’s formal opening. Of these, 170,864 attacks (63.24%) originated from US-based IP addresses.The cyber onslaught primarily targeted…
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Renewed APT29 Phishing Campaign Against European Diplomats
ighlights Introduction Starting in January 2025, Check Point Research (CPR) has been tracking a wave of targeted phishing attacks aimed at European governments and diplomats. The Techniques, Tactics and Procedures (TTPs) observed in this campaign align with the WINELOADER campaigns, which were attributed toAPT29, a Russialinkedthreat group. APT29, also commonly referred to as Midnight Blizzard…
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Govtech giant Conduent confirms client data stolen in January cyberattack
American business services giant and government contractor Conduent disclosed today that client data was stolen in a January 2025 cyberattack. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/govtech-giant-conduent-confirms-client-data-stolen-in-january-cyberattack/
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When the government steps back, who steps up to ensure adequate cyber defenses?
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/resource/when-the-government-steps-back-who-steps-up-to-ensure-adequate-cyber-defenses
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Government faces claims of serious security and data protection problems in One Login digital ID
The Government Digital Service was warned about serious cyber security and data protection problems in its flagship digital identity system, with insider claims that the data of three million users may still be at risk First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366622533/Government-faces-claims-of-serious-cyber-security-and-data-protection-problems-in-One-Login-digital-ID
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US Blocks Foreign Governments from Acquiring Citizen Data
The US government has implemented a program that applies export controls on data transactions to certain countries of concern, including China and Russia First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/us-foreign-governments-acquiring/
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DoJ Launches Critical National Security Program to Protect Americans’ Sensitive Data
The U.S. Department of Justice has launched a landmark initiative to block foreign adversaries”, including China, Russia, and Iran”, from exploiting commercial channels to access sensitive American data. The Data Security Program (DSP), enacted under Executive Order 14117, establishes stringent controls over transactions involving U.S. government-related data and bulk personal information such as genomic, financial,…
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DDoS-Angriffe auf Webseiten der Regierung von Marokko
Massive cyber attack hits Moroccan government websites: experts blame Algeria First seen on en.hespress.com Jump to article: en.hespress.com/107975-massive-cyber-attack-hits-moroccan-government-websites-experts-blame-algeria.html
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Reimagining Democracy
Imagine that all of us”, all of society”, have landed on some alien planet and need to form a government: clean slate. We do not have any legacy systems from the United States or any other country. We do not have any special or unique interests to perturb our thinking. How would we govern ourselves?…
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Ransomware Incidents on the Rise in the UK
Incident Reporting Low, Government Study Finds. Ransomware attacks targeting U.K. organizations continued to rise last year concluded the British government despite a low reporting rate by victims. The findings come as the government is considering banning public sector organization from paying ransom and mandating incident reporting. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/ransomware-incidents-on-rise-in-uk-a-27971
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MSPs Serving Federal Government in Limbo Due to DOGE Cuts
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/news/msps-serving-federal-government-in-limbo-due-to-doge-cuts