Ransomware activity rose by 21% compared to Q1 2022, according to a new report
White House wrangles with Congress over ship, aircraft retirements
The two government branches are also clashing over nuclear modernization plans.
HavanaCrypt Ransomware Masquerades as a Fake Google Update
Researchers at Trend Micro have uncovered stealthy ransomware named ‘HavanaCrypt,’ which presents itself as a Google Software Update
Ukraine’s Cyber Agency Reports Q2 Cyber-Attack Surge
The volume of cyber-attacks targeting the country has risen substantially over the second quarter of the year
Microsoft Details How Phishing Campaign Bypassed MFA
A large-scale phishing campaign stole passwords, hijacked a user’s sign-in session and skipped the authentication process even if MFA was enabled
Cyber Insurers Looking for New Risk Assessment Models
The report found that insurers lack confidence in evaluating cyber risk
Aerojet Rocketdyne Pays $9m Settlement Over Whistleblower Allegations
This was the first case in which a former employee attempted to bring action on a government’s behalf for alleged cybersecurity fraud
Ransomware Attacks on Education on the Rise
Over half of lower education institutions were hit by ransomware in the past year
US Space Force rapid capabilities office to deliver first project this year
Projects managed by the Space Rapid Capabilities Office are classified, but the director of the organization told reporters initial deliveries are coming in late 2022 and 2023.
US Space Force wants new commercial imagery tool to boost resiliency
The Air Force Research Laboratory and the Space Force are working to transition a lab-developed interface called the Global Unified Environment that would allow combatant commands to buy satellite imagery from commercial providers and allied partners.