FCC Imposes Strict Controls on Foreign Submarine Cable Licensing
The FCC established new licensing restrictions for foreign-controlled undersea cable projects. Physical and cybersecurity rules aim to address rising sabotage…
Teams Deploy AI to Find and Patch Software Weaknesses at DEF CON
AI-driven cybersecurity tools detected and patched vulnerabilities during the DARPA challenge. Winning teams plan to invest their prizes in further…
Microsoft Stresses Fast Recovery Depends on Cyberattack Preparation
Prepared organizations recover faster from cyberattacks, Microsoft leaders said. Basic security oversights remain top targets for threat actors. Consistent planning…
US Agencies Dismantle BlackSuit Ransomware Network After Hundreds Targeted
Authorities dismantled BlackSuit, which targeted over 450 U.S. victims. Ransomware operators extorted more than $370 million via cryptocurrency. Cybercriminals shifted…
Federal Agencies Address Microsoft Exchange Vulnerability After Black Hat Disclosure
Authorities disclosed a high-risk Microsoft Exchange hybrid vulnerability after a Black Hat presentation. Microsoft urges updates and permanent changes to…
US Authorities Charge Nigerian Man After Extradition in Tax Scheme
Authorities extradited Chukwuemeka Victor Amachukwu to the US from France. He faces charges for various fraud schemes and potential lengthy…
Sean Cairncross Navigates Major Cybersecurity Hurdles as New National Director
Sean Cairncross assumes national cyber director role with bipartisan Senate support. ONCD faces complex regulatory, resource, and coordination challenges across…
SonicWall Firewalls Face Surge in Attacks Exploiting Potential Zero-Day
SonicWall Gen 7 firewalls are targeted by ongoing ransomware attacks. SSLVPN vulnerabilities are the suspected entry point for attackers. Disabling…
Federal Agencies Tackle Security by Strengthening Identity Management
Identity security dominates federal agencies’ cybersecurity agendas as threats grow more sophisticated. Integrated solutions become crucial to bridge gaps between…
Google Issues August Patch to Fix Six Android Flaws
Google fixed six vulnerabilities in its August Android security update. No security update was released for July, breaking the monthly…
