Tag: government
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UK court lifts secrecy veil, confirms Apple is suing British government over ‘backdoor’ request
A UK court confirmed Apple is suing the British government over a legal order regarding the company’s encryption of iCloud accounts. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/uk-court-confirms-apple-suing-over-backdoor-request
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Signal-Gate: iPhone-Funktion steckt hinter Einladung von US-Journalist
Wie gelangte ein Journalist in einen hochgeheimen Signal-Chat der US-Regierung? Eine interne Untersuchung soll nun den Vorgang geklärt haben. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/signal-gate-iphone-funktion-steckt-hinter-einladung-von-us-journalist-2504-195104.html
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How Trump’s tariffs are shaking up the cybersecurity sector
Tags: antivirus, ceo, china, cisa, country, cyber, cyberattack, cybersecurity, defense, finance, government, Hardware, infrastructure, microsoft, network, service, supply-chain, technology, threat, vulnerabilityCustomer cutbacks and increased costs are major concerns: In addition to the macroeconomic fears and worries over retaliatory measures, US cybersecurity companies are vulnerable to losing revenue under the new tariffs as customers reduce their cybersecurity budgets to cope with their own tariff-induced financial pressures.”What’s happening is that people are looking at cybersecurity through the…
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Vodafone Urges UK Cybersecurity Policy Reforms as SME Cyber-Attack Costs Reach £3.4bn
Vodafone Business has urged the UK government to implement policy changes, including improvements to the Cyber Essentials scheme and tax incentives for cybersecurity First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/vodafone-urges-uk-cybersecurity/
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Government Backs Britain’s First Cyber Seed Fund, Worth £50m
Osney Capital’s new fund is the first to focus exclusively on early-stage UK cybersecurity First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/government-britains-first-cyber/
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Corporate Layoffs Put Company IP at Risk
With corporate layoffs and government workforce reductions frequently making headlines, leaders often underestimate the potential for massive data loss and intellectual property liability. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/04/corporate-layoffs-put-company-ip-at-risk/
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The 23andMe Collapse, Signal Gate Fallout
In this episode, we discuss the urgent need to delete your DNA data from 23andMe amid concerns about the company’s potential collapse and lack of federal protections for your personal information. Kevin joins the show to give his thoughts on the Signal Gate scandal involving top government officials, emphasizing the potential risks and lack of……
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Where Is Government When It Comes to Cloud in 2025?
A new report just released by Forrester highlights the growing cloud footprint in the public sector globally, along with challenges ahead in areas such as security and modernizing core applications. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/04/where-is-government-when-it-comes-to-cloud-in-2025/
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UK Home Office Ransom Ban Proposal Needs More Clarity
Cybersecurity Wonks Find Fault With Home Office Ransomware Proposals. A collection of British cybersecurity policy wonks poured cold water over a British government proposal to outlaw ransom payments by government agencies and from regulated operators of critical infrastructure. A ban wouldn’t likely represent a significant blow to ransomware profits. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to…
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Port of Seattle says ransomware breach impacts 90,000 people
Port of Seattle, the U.S. government agency overseeing Seattle’s seaport and airport, is notifying roughly 90,000 individuals of a data breach after their personal information was stolen in an August 2024 ransomware attack. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/port-of-seattle-says-ransomware-breach-impacts-90-000-people/
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Head of NSA and US Cyber Command reportedly fired
Gen. Timothy D. Haugh served as the head of two government organizations that play integral roles for U.S. cybersecurity. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/trump-fires-nsa-director-head-us-cyber-command/744480/
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What’s Ailing Faster Payments Adoption in the US?
Incentives, Technology Barriers and Fraud Fears Hamper FedNow Growth. Economic hesitation, legacy concerns and escalating fraud fears have hampered the adoption of a payment rail touted as the next big thing in the U.S. payment landscape, with government backing and technological promise of clear benefits to consumers and the financial sector. First seen on govinfosecurity.com…
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CERT-UA reports attacks in March 2025 targeting Ukrainian agencies with WRECKSTEEL Malware
CERT-UA reported three cyberattacks targeting Ukraine’s state agencies and critical infrastructure to steal sensitive data. The Computer Emergency Response Team of Ukraine (CERT-UA) reported three cyberattacks in March 2025 targeting Ukrainian agencies and infrastructure to steal sensitive data. This activity is tracked under the identifier UAC-0219. >>The Ukrainian government’s computer emergency response team, CERT-UA, is…
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AI programming copilots are worsening code security and leaking more secrets
Tags: access, ai, api, application-security, attack, authentication, best-practice, breach, ceo, ciso, container, control, credentials, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, github, government, incident response, injection, least-privilege, LLM, monitoring, open-source, openai, password, programming, risk, skills, software, strategy, tool, training, vulnerabilityOverlooked security controls: Ellen Benaim, CISO at enterprise content mangement firm Templafy, said AI coding assistants often fail to adhere to the robust secret management practices typically observed in traditional systems.”For example, they may insert sensitive information in plain text within source code or configuration files,” Benaim said. “Furthermore, because large portions of code are…
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What’s Ailing Faster Payments Adoption in the U.S.?
Incentives, Tech Barriers and Fraud Fears Hamper FedNow Growth. Economic hesitation, legacy concerns and escalating fraud fears have hampered the adoption of a payment rail touted as the next big thing in the U.S. payment landscape, with government backing and technological promise of clear benefits to consumers and the financial sector. First seen on govinfosecurity.com…
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US, Australia, Canada warn of ‘fast flux’ scheme used by ransomware gangs
Ransomware gangs and Russian government hackers are increasingly turning to an old tactic called “fast flux” to hide the location of infrastructure used in cyberattacks. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/us-australia-canada-warn-of-fast-flux-ransomware-rusia
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Channel reacts to government move to strengthen MSP security
The government’s recent policy statement around the Security and Resilience Bill will have implications on hundreds of managed service providers First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/microscope/news/366621994/Channel-reacts-to-government-move-to-strengthen-MSP-security
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UAC-0219 Hackers Leverage WRECKSTEEL PowerShell Stealer to Extract Data from Computers
Tags: attack, computer, cyber, cyberattack, data, government, group, hacker, malware, powershell, tool, ukraineIn a concerning development, CERT-UA, Ukraine’s Computer Emergency Response Team, has reported a series of cyberattacks attributed to the hacker group identified as UAC-0219. These attacks, which have been ongoing since the fall of 2024, utilize an advanced PowerShell-based malware tool named WRECKSTEEL to infiltrate computers and extract sensitive data. The primary targets include government…
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Operation HollowQuill Uses Malicious PDFs to Target Academic and Government Networks
A newly uncovered cyber-espionage campaign, dubbed Operation HollowQuill, has been identified as targeting academic, governmental, and defense-related networks in Russia using weaponized PDF documents. The operation, tracked by SEQRITE Labs APT-Team, leverages decoy research invitations to infiltrate systems associated with the Baltic State Technical University (BSTU “VOENMEKH”), a key institution for defense and aerospace research…
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Russian Seashell Blizzard Targets Organizations Using Custom-Built Hacking Tools
Seashell Blizzard, also known as APT44, Sandworm, and Voodoo Bear, has emerged as a sophisticated adversary targeting critical sectors worldwide. Associated with Russia’s Military Intelligence Unit 74455 (GRU), this group has been active since at least 2009, focusing on sectors such as energy, telecommunications, government, military, manufacturing, and retail. Their operations often involve long-term access…
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Experts Warn Congress Another Salt Typhoon Attack Is Coming
Chinese Hackers Are Pre-Positioned, and Top Officials Could Be Making Matters Worse. Experts told lawmakers on Wednesday that without urgent federal action to strengthen cyber defenses and additional efforts to improve the cybersecurity practices of some of the highest ranking government officials, another Salt Typhoon attack could be just around the corner. First seen on…
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In Salt Typhoon’s Wake, Congress Mulls Potential Options
While the House Committee on Government Reform was looking for retaliatory options, cybersecurity experts pointed them toward building better defenses. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/salt-typhoons-wake-congress-potential-options
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Native tribe in Minnesota says cyber incident knocked out healthcare, casino systems
The Lower Sioux Indian Community warned residents on Wednesday that a cyberattack caused disruptions for the local healthcare facility, government center and casino. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/native-minnesota-tribe-says-cyber-incident-disrupted-healthcare-casino
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3 Ways the UK Government Plans to Tighten Cyber Security Rules with New Bill
Tags: attack, country, cyber, government, infrastructure, ransomware, regulation, resilience, service, updateAmid a sharp spike in ransomware attacks disrupting essential services and critical infrastructure, the U.K. government has set out the scope of its upcoming Cyber Security and Resilience Bill for the first time. It aims to patch the holes in the country’s existing cyber regulations and protect critical infrastructure from ransomware and other attack types.…
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UK Government Previews Cybersecurity Legislation
Government Says Managed Service Providers Need More Regulation. The British government pledged to introduce stricter rules surrounding incident reporting and supply chain vulnerability patching through legislation it previewed in July 2024. The proposed Cyber Security and Resilience Bill will bring under its scope managed service providers. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/uk-government-previews-cybersecurity-legislation-a-27897
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The UK’s Cyber Security and Resilience Bill will boost standards and increase costs
Tags: attack, breach, cyber, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data, government, healthcare, msp, ransomware, resilience, service, technologyWhy is it needed?: In 2024, the NCSC responded to 430 cybersecurity incidents, including 89 it said were rated as “nationally significant.” That included the large ransomware attack on the NHS pathology services provider Synnovis last June that ended up costing an estimated £32.7 million ($42 million) to fix.”Last year’s cyber attack on a supplier…
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Renew, but improve, billion-dollar cyber grant program to states and locals, House witnesses say
The program faces a number of challenges before it is set to expire, during a time where state and local governments face a bevy of cyber risks and changes. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/renew-but-improve-billion-dollar-cyber-grant-program-to-states-and-locals-house-witnesses-say/