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Massive Hack Roundup: Microsoft Says Breach 'Not Espionage as Usual'
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The Invisible Impact of the Pandemic on Data Security: Why 2021 Will Be Different
The tough reality is that attackers usually move faster than we do.
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Amid Massive Hack, Lawmakers Urge Trump to Sign Defense Bill with New Cybersecurity Legislation
As the government scrambles to understand the widening compromise, legislation to shore up the nation’s cyber defenses sits unsigned on the President’s desk.
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House Committees Launch Investigation into Alleged Russian Hack of Federal Agencies
President-elect Joe Biden also promised to elevate cybersecurity “as an imperative” across government.
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CISA: SolarWinds Is Not the Only Way Hackers Got Into Networks
The agency also warned that getting attackers out of networks will be complex—especially because they are monitoring IT and cybersecurity employees’ emails.
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GAO Issues ‘Wake-Up Call’ Report on Agencies’ Lax Supply Chain Security Management
The bottom line is that none of the 23 agencies audited fully implemented foundational risk management practices.
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Pentagon Preps for First CMMC Pilots in 2021
The Pentagon’s Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program will begin including security requirements in select solicitations starting next year.
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What We Know About the SolarWinds Breach
The White House invoked Presidential Policy Directive-41 to coordinate a "whole of government" response.
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Senate Bill Targets Government’s Response to Agency-Involved Cyber Incidents
Agencies would see new reporting requirements to keep Congress and impacted individuals more informed about security breaches.
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The Pandemic May Be the Catalyst for the Digital Government We All Want
As citizens clamor for more online government services, they’re equally and rightfully clear on the need for strong security.
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CISA Orders Federal Agencies to Turn Off SolarWinds Products
A critical flaw in software used throughout government was reportedly used to breach a major security company and at least two federal agencies.
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Reports: Suspected Russian Hackers Breach Commerce, Treasury Departments
U.S. officials are investigating what data may have been stolen and whether the hack is more widespread.
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Your Robot Vacuum Could Spy on You
Researchers managed to recover speech data with high accuracy.
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Presidential Advisers Make the Case for a New Cybersecurity Center for Sharing Threats
Current federal efforts to help mitigate threats against privately operated critical infrastructure fall short, according to a National Infrastructure Advisory Council report.
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FBI, CISA, State Leaders Warn Schools About Ransomware Threats
The percentage of ransomware attacks perpetrated against schools more than doubled in 2020.
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Beware of COVID-19 Vaccine Scammers, FTC Warns
The Federal Trade Commission expects some opportunists to attempt to bilk the public when COVID-19 vaccines are made available.
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Insecure Communications Like WhatsApp Are Putting U.S. National Security at Risk
The proliferation of consumer-grade communications applications has given rise to widespread, unsanctioned use throughout the military community.
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NSA Warns That Russian Hackers Are Targeting Virtual Workspaces
The agency urges administrators to prioritize mitigation of a vulnerability affecting six VMware products.
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CISA Warns of Iran’s Offensive Cyber Capabilities
One observer suggests the alert is meant more for the adversary than defenders.
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