Cybersecurity
CISA's proposed framework for cyber incident reporting rules includes subpoena power
The rules also require that covered entities that pay ransomware hackers to regain control of their systems and data must report such payments to CISA.
Cybersecurity
Some banks moving too slow to address AI-powered cyberthreats, Treasury says
The agency’s findings will be distributed to Capitol Hill with the hope of drumming up legislation or other initiatives to study the risks.
Cybersecurity
State Department warns employees of fraud scheme targeting payroll systems
Hackers have been targeting annuity accounts to redirect payroll deposits.
Cybersecurity
US accuses Chinese hackers of 14-year campaign targeting government officials
The coordinated charges include sanctions on Chinese government-affiliated hackers and an up to $10 million reward for information about the defendants.
Defense
The US must create an independent cyber armed service, report argues
The study involved interviews with over 75 active-duty and retired U.S. military officers and argues an independent Cyber Force is an ideal operating model.
Cybersecurity
New bill would create payment incentives for the health sector to meet cyber standards
The measure led by Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va. comes in the wake of a ransomware attack on UnitedHealth subsidiary Change Healthcare.
Cybersecurity
Congress expected to approve government spending bill that cuts CISA funding
The agency has previously stressed that funding will be needed to combat cyber threats and coordinate with partners as the November presidential election approaches.
Cybersecurity
Biden nominates first assistant defense secretary for cyber policy
The position was created to address concerns about missing civilian leadership in the Pentagon’s cyber policy space.
Cybersecurity
Biden seeks 10% bump to civilian cybersecurity spending for FY25
The funding boost is influenced by the White House’s National Cyber Strategy released last year.
Cybersecurity
Government funding bill punts extension of controversial spying power
Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act expires April 19 unless reauthorized by Congress, and an 11th-hour funding bill crafted to avert a partial government shutdown doesn't address the matter.
Cybersecurity
House advances bill empowering FTC to punish data transfers to foreign rivals
The unanimously approved legislation would give the FTC more enforcement power over data transfers to nations like China and Russia.
Cybersecurity
White House warns states of continued cyber threats to water infrastructure
The letter to state governors comes after the U.S. sanctioned Iran-linked hackers in February for their breach of water treatment systems last year.
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Cybersecurity
OPM pitches Congress on a federal cyber workforce revamp
Agencies are competing for talent because of an uneven landscape of authorities, according to the personnel agency, which says its proposal can change that.
Cybersecurity
Ransomware payment debate resurfaces amid Change Healthcare incident
Expert views don’t entirely align on whether victims should pay ransomware hackers.
Cybersecurity
U.S. still finding victims of advanced China-linked hacking campaign, NSA official says
The Volt Typhoon hacking collective, backed by the Chinese People’s Liberation Army, has been working to burrow into sensitive U.S. systems, officials previously said.
Cybersecurity
FCC approves cyber labeling program for IoT devices
The move is one of several directives underpinning a sweeping Biden administration plan to shore up U.S. cybersecurity.
Cybersecurity
CISA rolls out secure software attestation form
A repository for software attestation submissions will be available later in March.
Cybersecurity
HHS launches probe into UnitedHealth over ransomware attack on subsidiary
The probe will examine the company's compliance with laws safeguarding patient data.
Cybersecurity
China, Russia and Iran capable of disrupting 2024 elections, intel assessment warns
Three nations have the means of deploying campaigns attempting to scramble election outcomes in November, according to the intelligence community’s annual worldwide threat assessment.
Cybersecurity
CISA targeted through Ivanti VPN vulnerabilities, reports say
The DHS agency has been issuing warnings about Ivanti products since at least 2020.
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