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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Federal Officials Call for Security Boost after China’s Telecom Hack
Salt Typhoon cyberattack accessed a “large amount of records” from companies. Federal officials are calling on communication companies to improve encrypted messaging to prevent future hacks, responding to…
Read MoreGovernment Tech Officials Call for Changes in Cybersecurity Funding
State Department and CISA officials highlight the need for dedicated cybersecurity budgets and modernization. Federal officials are promoting a shift in the way cybersecurity efforts, including zero trust…
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Legislators Ask Telecoms for Information on Recent Hack
The timing of the breach is uncertain, and the length of time the hackers had access is unknown. Leaders from the House Energy and Commerce Committee sent a…
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