DoJ Busts Alleged Global Hacking-for-Hire Network of ‘Cyber Mercenaries’
Targets included the U.S. Treasury Department, journalists, and religious organisations, and the attacks intended to steal data and suppress free speech.
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Federal Contractor Cybersecurity Bill Passes House
The House of Representatives has passed a bill aimed at requiring federal contractors to have a Vulnerability Disclosure Policy (VDP).
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Financial Organizations Urge CISA to Revise Proposed CIRCIA Implementation
A group of financial organizations is asking CISA to rescind and reissue its proposed implementation of CIRCIA.
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US Indicts China’s iSoon ‘Hackers-for-Hire’ Operatives
i-Soon employees charged with conducting extensive hacking campaigns on behalf of Beijing’s security services.
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Apple Taking Legal Action Against UK Over Backdoor Demands
Apple told TechRepublic it is “gravely disappointed” to remove Advanced Data Protection in the U.K., as it fights government demands for an iCloud backdoor.
CISA: No Change on Defending Against Russian Cyber Threats
The CISA public clarification follows news the Trump administration is temporarily pausing offensive cyber operations against Moscow.
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Utah Could Become America’s First State To Ban Fluoride In Public Water
NBC News reports that Utah could make history as America’s first state to ban fluoride in public water systems — even though major medical associations supporting water fluoridation:
If signed into law [by the governor], HB0081 would prevent an…
The Hidden Cost of Compliance: When Regulations Weaken Security
The current state of regulation and the overwhelming burden it brings to most enterprises is a discussion worth having
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Leader of North Korean Hackers Sanctioned by EU
The EU has announced new sanctions against entities aiding Russia’s war against Ukraine, including an individual who leads North Korean hackers.
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Kaspersky Banned on Australian Government Systems
Australian government entities have been banned from using products and services of Russian cybersecurity company Kaspersky.
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