Artificial Intelligence
US Must Be More Aware of 'Adversarial Side' of AI, DHS Official Warns
The Department of Homeland Security’s Science and Technology Directorate aims to better understand AI as it becomes integrated with the nation’s infrastructure.
Cybersecurity
US Officials Charge Chinese Agents with Running ‘Secret Police Station’ in NYC
Prosecutors unveiled charges Monday against a “troll farm” and Chinese nationals who worked with a Zoom employee to crash meetings with U.S.-based dissidents.
Cybersecurity
HHS Launches New Cybersecurity Awareness Resources
The Department of Health and Human Services issued three new online resources for health care entities to fortify their digital networks.
Cybersecurity
Federal, International Agencies Release Principles to Enhance Security of Tech Products
The new guidance pushes software and technology manufacturers to take more responsibility for the security of their devices by adhering to secure-by-design and -default principles.
Emerging Tech
Senator Calls for Cybersecurity Audit of Law Enforcement Wireless Network
FirstNet is a cellular network built for first responders around the country, but at least one federal official told the senator’s office they had “no confidence” in the network’s security.
Emerging Tech
Enhanced Information Sharing With Industry Key to Deterring Digital Threats, NSA Cyber Chief Says
NSA Cybersecurity Director Rob Joyce said intelligence sharing initiatives between government and industry empower companies to implement actionable cyber defense measures.
Digital Government
New FCC Rule Aims to Kill Spam Texts at the Source
Additional proposals would give consumers more options, such as adding text messages to the Do-Not-Call registry.
Cybersecurity
Genesis Black Market Dismantled, But Experts Warn of Potential Vacuum
A major coordinated effort took down the black market for stolen data, but experts warn the fight to secure data is ongoing.
Cybersecurity
Lawmakers Warn of Cyber Threat Posed by Beijing, Moscow to Energy Sector
Enhancing collaboration and information sharing with industry partners can help mitigate threats, but concerns remain about the extent to which foreign-made equipment is embedded within the U.S. electric grid.
Cybersecurity
Acting National Cyber Director Explains New Cybersecurity Strategy to Congress
Acting National Cyber Director Kemba Walden highlighted some the strategy's key elements in testimony Thursday.
Cybersecurity
Senators Request Cyber Safety Analysis of Chinese-Owned DJI Drones
Lawmakers raised concerns that sensitive data could leak to adversaries through foreign-owned consumer technology.
Cybersecurity
CISA: Election Security Still Under Threat at Cyber and Physical Level
Threats enacted by state-sponsored actors during the 2022 election have highlighted the need for “continued vigilance” in upcoming elections, said CISA Election Security Advisor Kim Wyman.
Ideas
Voice Deepfakes Are Calling - Here’s What They Are and How to Avoid Getting Scammed
Cloning someone’s voice is easier than ever.
Cybersecurity
How International Acquisitions Can Become a Cybercrime Frontier
Public entities like the FBI and Department of Treasury are carefully monitoring international business transactions as potential backdoor threats to U.S. national security.
Cybersecurity
‘Multiple Threat Actors’ Used Old Exploit to Access Federal Agency Servers
At least two groups tried to exploit the vulnerability to get deeper into the agency’s networks, including a Vietnamese criminal gang.
Cybersecurity
CISA Launches Ransomware Warning Pilot for Critical Infrastructure
The new pilot program will enable “timely risk reduction” by alerting critical infrastructure owners and operators of vulnerabilities within their systems that are susceptible to ransomware attacks.
Cybersecurity
Report: Increased Remote Work for Many Governments Also Raises Cyber Risks
Roughly one-third of government employees believe “their actions don’t matter when it comes to security,” according to a new survey.
Cybersecurity
Lawmaker and Staffer Health Data Exposed in Insurance Breach
The attack on local insurance company DC Health Link threatens to expose personal information of House lawmakers and Hill staffers.
Digital Government
Intelligence Threat Assessment Highlights Tech Vulnerabilities, Chinese Competition
The Senate’s annual hearing on national security threats underscored the importance of technology in this arena, particularly with growing competition and threats from China.
Cybersecurity
Ransomware Payments Decreased in 2022 as Criminals Used Other Extortion Tactics
A report from Recorded Future found that, even as ransomware continues to pose a global challenge for individuals and organizations, threat actors are increasingly using other methods to steal sensitive data and demand payments from victims.
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