Policy
US targets 6 to 8 month timeframe for new nations to join spyware pact
Six new countries joined the agreement last week, and the State Department was working behind the scenes to initially get more signed on.
Cybersecurity
Threat actor targeted DOD contracting website
Malware leveraging flaws in edge routers has been spying on military contracting websites, according to research from Lumen's Black Lotus Labs.
Cybersecurity
Report reveals 'sudden surge' in cyberattacks targeting government agencies
Cyberattacks impacting government agencies and the public sector spiked by 40% in recent months, according to a new report.
Cybersecurity
Top Malware of 2021 Has Been in Use for Years, CISA Warns
The advisory highlights that such usage offers “opportunities to better prepare” and provides recommendations to mitigate cybersecurity threats.
Ideas
Taking Control of Ransomware and Other Malware with a Zero-Trust Strategy
Antivirus, sandboxing and similar detection techniques can’t keep up. It’s time for agencies to transform their approach to thwarting malware.
Cybersecurity
Facebook Can Sue Israel’s NSO Group, Appeals Court Says
The case against the NSO Group appears to scratch the surface of problematic commercial hacking tools sold at arms markets, which the U.S. government has only just begun trying to control.
Cybersecurity
U.S. Blacklists NSO Group and 3 Others for Selling Spyware, Hacking Tools
The Commerce Department says the companies—three from allied nations—acted against U.S. national security interests.
Cybersecurity
Report: Hackers Shift from Malware to Credential Hijacking
Cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike tracked record levels of cyber intrusion activity over the past year.
Ideas
What Is Pegasus? A Cybersecurity Expert Explains How the Spyware Invades Phones and What It Does When It Gets In
Since 2019, Pegasus users have been able to install the software on smartphones with a missed call on WhatsApp.
Emerging Tech
National Lab Creates Technology to Detect Cryptocurrency Mining Malware
High performance computing systems are increasingly at risk.
Cybersecurity
Justice Department Charges Russian Intel Officers with Major Cyberattacks, Including NotPetya
U.S. officials said a new indictment describing a four-year global conspiracy belies the country’s recent offer to reset relations in cyberspace.
Cybersecurity
CISA, U.K. Agency Issue Alert on Spike in Coronavirus-Themed Cyber Activity
It’s not just phishing and malware. Malicious actors also target known bugs in virtual private networks and other networking tools.
Cybersecurity
NASA Warns Employees of ‘Exponential’ Increase in Cyber Threats
The Office of the Chief Information Officer sent a memo detailing how teleworking employees can protect agency systems.
Cybersecurity
Defense Agency Renews Antivirus Software Subscription for Workers’ Home Use
The one-year license excludes contractors from a crucial factor in secure “maximum telework.”
Ideas
How Feds Can Work Safely Despite Coronavirus
Technology has made it so that many workers can do their jobs from home, especially if the right precautions are taken.
Digital Government
Agencies Warn of Coronavirus-Related Scams
The government is trying to curb scammers preying on the public’s fears.
Cybersecurity
CISA, FBI and DOD Issue Warning on North Korea-Linked Malware
New threat variants allow Hidden Cobra to remotely access and control systems—and banks should look sharp.
Ideas
Charging Your Phone Using a Public USB Port? Beware of 'Juice Jacking.'
Those in need of a battery boost need to keep some security tips in mind.
Ideas
How Iran's Military Outsources Its Cyber Threat Forces
These intermediaries are loyal to the regime but separate from it.
Cybersecurity
What’s Next for Iran’s Cyber Actors?
The country has grown as a talented, and destructive, network threat over the last several years.
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