The agency called Akira a “top five” out of 130 ransomware variants targeting U.S. businesses. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA),…
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FCC Announces Agenda for Open Meeting
Commission to consider proposals on spectrum use, relay services, regulatory cleanup, and cybersecurity rules. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced the agenda for its Open Meeting on…
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Secret Service Finds Plot to Attack Cell Service More Extensive than First Reported
Agents discovered 200,000 additional SIM cards connected to the New Jersey network. The Secret Service continues to uncover evidence behind an illegal network of servers and SIM cards…
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FTC Reports American Seniors Face Increase in High-Dollar Scams
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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