Intensified robocall clampdown mulled by FCC
The Federal Communications Commission has unveiled a proposed rule pushing for more stringent anti-robocall measures on top of already available know your cu...
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Commerce setting up new AI export regime to push adoption of ‘American AI’ abroad
The department is looking to create a “menu of priority AI export packages that the U.S.
UK government threatens tech bosses with jail time if they do not adequately fight nudification tools
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Hungarian government email passwords exposed ahead of election
When voters in the forthcoming Hungarian election assess the current government, its record on internet security will not be one of its proudest achievements...
Industry Reactions to Iran Hacking ICS in Critical Infrastructure: Feedback Friday
The US government has warned that Iran-linked hackers are manipulating PLCs and SCADA systems to cause disruption. The post Industry Reactions to Iran Hackin...
The cyber winners and losers in Trump’s 2027 budget
Federal cybersecurity spending will decline in 2027 under Donald Trump’s proposed budget, with uneven shifts across agencies, as some see sizable increases w...
CMMC compliance in the age of AI
Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification 2.0 (CMMC 2.
New ‘LucidRook’ malware used in targeted attacks on NGOs, universities
A new Lua-based malware, called LucidRook, is being used in spear-phishing campaigns targeting non-governmental organizations and universities in Taiwan. [.
Iranian attacks on US critical infrastructure puts 3,900 devices in crosshairs
Censys researchers warned that thousands of devices are exposed to the Iranian government’s campaign targeting energy, water, and U.S.
UAT-10362 Targets Taiwanese NGOs with LucidRook Malware in Spear-Phishing Campaigns
A previously undocumented threat cluster dubbed UAT-10362 has been attributed to spear-phishing campaigns targeting Taiwanese non-governmental organizations ...
On Microsoft’s Lousy Cloud Security
ProPublica has a scoop: In late 2024, the federal government’s cybersecurity evaluators rendered a troubling verdict on one of Microsoft’s biggest cloud comp...
Bitter-Linked Hack-for-Hire Campaign Targets Journalists Across MENA Region
An apparent hack-for-hire campaign likely orchestrated by a threat actor with suspected ties to the Indian government targeted journalists, activists, and go...
Prompt injection tags along as GenAI enters daily government use
Routine use of GenAI has moved into daily operations in state and territorial government environments, placing new security risks within common workflows. A ...
Minnesota county breach prompts emergency support declaration
Minnesota's Winona County will be receiving support from the state's National Guard in responding to a cyberattack earlier this week that has significantly c...
Feds grade themselves high despite legacy gaps
Federal agency leaders are exhibiting a striking disconnect between their self-assessed cybersecurity posture and the persistent reality of outdated infrastr...
CISA orders feds to patch exploited Ivanti EPMM flaw by Sunday
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Hack-for-hire spyware campaign targets journalists in Middle East, North Africa
Access Now, Lookout and SMEX joined research forces to find a campaign involving suspected Indian government-connected group Bitter, ProSpy spyware and more....
Iran‑linked PLC attacks cause real‑world disruption at critical US infra sites
As the US and Iran agreed to a ceasefire on Tuesday, six US federal agencies have warned that Iran-affiliated threat actors have compromised internet-exposed...
CISA Adds One Known Exploited Vulnerability to Catalog
CISA has added one new vulnerability to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) Catalog, based on evidence of active exploitation. CVE-2026-1340 Ivanti End...
Iranian cyber activity hits US energy, water, and government networks
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