The breach exposed the information of more than 585 thousand people, violating HIPAA. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has reached a settlement…
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Romanian Citizen Confesses to “Swatting” Members of Congress
He repeatedly called in false emergencies to the homes of legislators. The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced this week that a Romanian citizen pleaded guilty to perpetrating “swatting”…
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Legislators Propose Rotational Program for Federal Cybersecurity Employees
The measure would provide coverage as the cybersecurity sector has experienced shortages. Representative Ro Khanna of California and Representative Nancy Mace of South Carolina have proposed legislation to…
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FCC Launches National Security Council to Address Foreign Threats
New council to focus on protecting U.S. technology and telecommunications from foreign adversaries. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Carr recently announced the formation of the Council for…
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State Department Announces Sanctions on Russian Service Provider
The sanctions target infrastructure that enabled Russia-based ransomware attacks. The State Department announced the imposition of sanctions, in coordination with Australia and the U.K., against Zservers, “a Russia-based…
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House Legislators Request Information on Unidentified Server Installed at OPM
The legislators expressed concern over cybersecurity and information security. Some members of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, led by Representatives Shontel Brown and Gerry Connolly, have…
Read MoreDHS and FBI Investigating North Carolina City Online Disruption
Winston-Salem city computers were taken offline after “abnormality.” The Federal Bureau of Investigation and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) are investigating a recent disruption in city computers used…
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Treasury Department Acknowledges Chinese Cyberattack
Officials inform a Senate committee about a cloud service breach of workstations and unclassified materials. Officials from the U.S. Department of the Treasury told the Senate Banking Committee…
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FAA and EASA Strengthen Aviation Partnership for Safety and Innovation
New agreement enhances collaboration on safety, technology, and sustainability in global aviation. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) have signed a Declaration…
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U.S. and Philippines Partner on Maritime Cybersecurity and Chemical Security
Joint exercises and workshops enhance resilience against cyber threats and chemical risks in critical port infrastructure across the Indo-Pacific The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), in collaboration…
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