Reports of impersonation scams targeting people over 60 have quadrupled since 2020, with losses topping $445 million in 2024. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reported a significant rise…
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FBI Issues Criminal Warning for Online Group “The Community“
The agency says its online activity has evolved to include complex money laundering and exploitation. The FBI’s Internet Criminal Complaint Center issued a warning this week about an…
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State Department Investigates Imposter Using AI to Pose as Secretary Rubio
The FBI previously investigated the impersonation of other federal officials, including the White House chief of staff. The State Department is investigating an imposter who used artificial intelligence…
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DHS Releases Nationwide Terrorism Advisory for U.S.
Secretary Noem stated that if Iranian leaders issue a call for retaliation, it could increase the chances of violence by Iranian supporters in the U.S. Homeland Security Secretary…
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HHS Reaches Settlement with Billing Firm Over Ransomware Breach of Health Data
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…
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