Cyber director sees potential for a new era in White House office
SAN FRANCISCO — The White House cyber czar says that his office has a clear plan to move past the leadership turmoil that has plagued it since it...
On CISA’s role in protecting critical infrastructure, White House sticks to the script
President Joe Biden signed on Tuesday a new directive that affirms the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency's central role in the federal government's protection of the nation's critical...
UK cyber agency NCSC announces Richard Horne as its next chief executive
Britain’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has announced that Richard Horne will become its next CEO later this year. Horne, who has a PhD from Royal Holloway,...
Former NSA head Paul Nakasone to helm national security institute at Vanderbilt
SAN FRANCISCO — Former U.S. Cyber Command and National Security Agency chief Paul Nakasone has been named the inaugural head of a new, national security-focused hub at Vanderbilt...
Email security loopholes are latest path for North Korean social engineering attacks
Hackers connected to the government of North Korea are exploiting loopholes in email security systems to send spoofed messages that look legitimate, allowing them to pose as journalists...
Germany recalls ambassador to Russia over cyberattacks
Germany has recalled its ambassador to Russia following alleged Moscow-backed cyberattacks targeting the country’s defense, aerospace, and IT companies, as well as the German Social Democratic Party. ...
LockBit’s seized darknet site resurrected by police, teasing new revelations
The ransomware service LockBit’s darknet extortion site, which had been shuttered earlier this year after being infiltrated by law enforcement, reappeared on Sunday with police teasing fresh information...
DHS asked to consider potentially ‘devastating’ impact of hacks on rural water systems
A bipartisan pair of House lawmakers is pressing for more details about the breach of a water facility in Texas that was carried out by a group with...
UK government urges caution over blaming China for Ministry of Defence breach
Britain’s defense minister, Grant Shapps, urged caution on Tuesday following reports that China was suspected of hacking a third-party payment system used by the armed forces. News...
FTC commercial surveillance rules could arrive within months, sources say
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is aiming to roll out its long-awaited proposed rules governing commercial surveillance in the next few months, with a focus on ensuring that...
