National Cyber Director releases report addressing key internet vulnerability. The White House released a report this week calling on all federal agencies to boost internet routing security, citing…
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U.S. and Japan Strengthen Maritime Cybersecurity with Joint Exercise
Collaborative effort enhances preparedness for cyberattacks on critical infrastructure to increase Indo-Pacific security. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Government of Japan conducted a successful…
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IRS Watchdog Says IRS Needs to Improve Cybersecurity Strategies
The agency provided findings to the House Ways and Means Committee last year on taxpayer information leaks. This month, the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) wrote…
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National Public Data Confirms Massive Data Breach
Hackers steal personal data of nearly 3 billion people, including U.S. Social Security numbers. The background check company National Public Data (NPD) is the focus of a class…
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FBI Reports Harris Campaign Targeted by Foreign Influence Operation
Systems not yet breached, but awareness heightened after hack of former President Trump’s campaign. An official representing Vice President Kamala Harris’s presidential campaign said this week that they…
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White House Hosts Digital Creator Conference
Over 100 digital creators discuss issues facing the sector. The White House hosted its first-ever Creator Economy Conference on Wednesday, inviting over 100 digital creators to discuss the…
Read MorePresident Briefed on Widespread IT Outage
The global tech crash involving a CrowdStrike update affects Microsoft Windows. President Joe Biden received a briefing Friday morning regarding the global information technology (IT) outage. After cybersecurity…
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Transportation Department Awards $7.2M to Enhance GPS Resilience and Security
Nine vendors were selected for real-world testing of complementary PNT technologies to strengthen critical infrastructure and counter GPS disruptions. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) recently awarded contracts…
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DHS Secretary Outlines Critical Infrastructure Protection Strategies
Guidance specifies priority areas for federal, state, and local security efforts. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas has published priority areas to guide the cybersecurity efforts of critical…
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NTSB Begins Ship Component Inspection for Baltimore Bridge Collision
Electrical components will be examined at an agency laboratory. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) announced this week that it has begun inspecting the electrical parts of the…
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