The Chinese app DeepSeek will be removed from all IT systems due to national security concerns. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has banned the artificial intelligence (AI)…
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NSA Issues Advisory on Critical Patches for PHP Vulnerabilities
The PHP hypertext preprocessor on most major operating systems is vulnerable to exploitation and hacking. The National Security Agency (NSA) and Central Security Service issued an advisory on…
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DOJ Announces Arrest of CEO for Concealing Russian Ownership of Government Contractor
Lee Reiber and Oleg Sergeyevich Davydov were charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud after providing incorrect information about their company, Oxygen Forensics, Inc. The U.S. Department of…
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DOJ and FBI Seize Platforms of Chinese State-Sponsored Hackers
Agencies combat Chinese company accused of hacking into American software. The Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) announced the court-authorized domain seizures of two Chinese-sponsored hacking platforms, QScan and QTRouter, that…
Read MoreDOJ Seizes Domains Linked to Alleged Iranian Cyber Operations
Federal officials say websites were used for hacking claims, threats, and influence campaigns. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the seizure this month of four internet domains…
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DOJ Announces Dismantling of World’s Largest Hacker Forums
U.S. and global law enforcement seize LeakBase database used for stolen data sales. The Department of Justice (DOJ) recently announced the seizure of the cybercrime forum LeakBase during…
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U.S. Sanctions Target North Korean Cyber Networks Funding Weapons Programs
The Treasury Department designates individuals, banks, and companies accused of laundering money for North Korea’s weapons and cyber operations. The Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets…
Read MoreState Department Offers $11 Million for Information on Alleged Hacker
An unsealed indictment from New York U.S. attorney accuses Volodymyr Tymoshchuk of several ransomware schemes. The State Department recently revealed an indictment against alleged Ukrainian hacker Volodymyr Viktorovych…
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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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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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