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CMMC 2.0: A New Era of Cybersecurity for the Defense Industrial Base

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CMMC 2.0: A New Era of Cybersecurity for the Defense Industrial Base 2024-09-03 at 18:01 By The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) framework is undergoing a significant transformation with the introduction of CMMC 2.0. This revamped approach aims to streamline compliance, reduce costs, and enhance the overall security posture of the defense industrial base (DIB). This article is […]

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Verkada to Pay $2.95 Million Over FTC Probe Into Security Camera Hacking

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Verkada to Pay $2.95 Million Over FTC Probe Into Security Camera Hacking 2024-09-03 at 15:31 By Ionut Arghire The FTC complaint alleges that Verkada’s failures allowed a hacker to access customers’ security cameras. The post Verkada to Pay $2.95 Million Over FTC Probe Into Security Camera Hacking appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an

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Midnight Blizzard delivered iOS, Chrome exploits via compromised government websites

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Midnight Blizzard delivered iOS, Chrome exploits via compromised government websites 2024-08-29 at 16:16 By Zeljka Zorz Suspected Russian hackers have been hitting iPhone and Android users visiting government websites with exploits first leveraged by commercial surveillance vendors, Google TAG researchers shared. The watering hole campaigns Between November 2023 and July 2024, threat actors have repeatedly

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How Lessons Learned From the 2016 Campaign Led US Officials to Be More Open About Iran Hack

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How Lessons Learned From the 2016 Campaign Led US Officials to Be More Open About Iran Hack 2024-08-28 at 14:01 By Associated Press The lessons learned from the 2016 election hacking made US officials more open about the recent Iranian hack targeting presidential campaigns. The post How Lessons Learned From the 2016 Campaign Led US

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US, Allies Release Guidance on Event Logging and Threat Detection

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US, Allies Release Guidance on Event Logging and Threat Detection 2024-08-23 at 15:01 By Ionut Arghire Government agencies in the US and allied countries have released guidance on how organizations can define a baseline for event logging best practices. The post US, Allies Release Guidance on Event Logging and Threat Detection appeared first on SecurityWeek.

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Trustwave Government Solutions Attains StateRAMP Authorization Status

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Trustwave Government Solutions Attains StateRAMP Authorization Status 2024-08-20 at 16:01 By Trustwave Government Solutions (TGS) has attained authorized status by the State Risk and Authorization Management Program (StateRAMP) for its Government Fusion platform. This article is an excerpt from Trustwave Blog View Original Source React to this headline:

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CISA to Get New $524 Million Headquarters in DC, Backed by Inflation Reduction Act Funding

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CISA to Get New $524 Million Headquarters in DC, Backed by Inflation Reduction Act Funding 2024-08-20 at 14:16 By Eduard Kovacs Clark Construction has been tasked with building the 630,000 square foot sustainable state-of-the-art facility for CISA. The post CISA to Get New $524 Million Headquarters in DC, Backed by Inflation Reduction Act Funding appeared

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US Lawmakers Want Investigation Into TP-Link Over Chinese Hacking Fears

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US Lawmakers Want Investigation Into TP-Link Over Chinese Hacking Fears 2024-08-19 at 16:46 By Eduard Kovacs Lawmakers want TP-Link to be investigated by the Department of Commerce over concerns that its routers can be easily hacked to infiltrate US systems. The post US Lawmakers Want Investigation Into TP-Link Over Chinese Hacking Fears appeared first on

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NIST releases finalized post-quantum encryption standards

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NIST releases finalized post-quantum encryption standards 2024-08-14 at 06:01 By Help Net Security NIST has finalized its principal set of encryption algorithms designed to withstand cyberattacks from a quantum computer. The announced algorithms are specified in the first completed standards from NIST’s post-quantum cryptography (PQC) standardization project and are ready for immediate use. “The transition

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International investigation shuts down Radar/Dispossessor ransomware group

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International investigation shuts down Radar/Dispossessor ransomware group 2024-08-13 at 12:01 By Help Net Security FBI Cleveland announced the disruption of “Radar/Dispossessor”—the criminal ransomware group led by the online moniker “Brain”—and the dismantling of three U.S. servers, three United Kingdom servers, 18 German servers, eight U.S.-based criminal domains, and one German-based criminal domain. Since its inception

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Bipartisan Bill to Tighten Vulnerability Disclosure Rules for Federal Contractors

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Bipartisan Bill to Tighten Vulnerability Disclosure Rules for Federal Contractors 2024-08-12 at 14:16 By Ionut Arghire The Federal Contractor Cybersecurity Vulnerability Reduction Act of 2024 would require federal contractors to adhere to NIST’s vulnerability disclosure guidelines. The post Bipartisan Bill to Tighten Vulnerability Disclosure Rules for Federal Contractors appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is

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Donald Trump’s Campaign Says Its Emails Were Hacked

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Donald Trump’s Campaign Says Its Emails Were Hacked 2024-08-11 at 06:16 By Associated Press Trump campaign spokesperson Steven Cheung blamed the hack on “foreign sources hostile to the United States.” The post Donald Trump’s Campaign Says Its Emails Were Hacked appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed View Original

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US Offering $10 Million Reward for Iranian ICS Hackers

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US Offering $10 Million Reward for Iranian ICS Hackers 2024-08-08 at 16:16 By Eduard Kovacs The US is offering up to $10 million for Iranian individuals accused of hacking water utility industrial control systems last year. The post US Offering $10 Million Reward for Iranian ICS Hackers appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an

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AI-fueled phishing scams raise alarm ahead of U.S. presidential election

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AI-fueled phishing scams raise alarm ahead of U.S. presidential election 2024-08-06 at 06:01 By Help Net Security Highlighting growth of phishing and digital scams targeting United States citizens, Bolster released a research that identified 24 separate nation-state threat actor groups attempting to exploit rising political tensions across the US to interfere with the 2024 presidential

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CISA Names Lisa Einstein as First Chief AI Officer

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CISA Names Lisa Einstein as First Chief AI Officer 2024-08-03 at 19:31 By SecurityWeek News Einstein has led CISA’s AI efforts since 2023 as CISA’s Senior Advisor for AI. The post CISA Names Lisa Einstein as First Chief AI Officer appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed View Original

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The European Union’s World-First Artificial Intelligence Rules Are Officially Taking Effect

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The European Union’s World-First Artificial Intelligence Rules Are Officially Taking Effect 2024-08-02 at 17:16 By Associated Press EU officials say the Artificial Intelligence Act will protect the “fundamental rights” of citizens while also encouraging investment and innovation in the booming AI industry. The post The European Union’s World-First Artificial Intelligence Rules Are Officially Taking Effect

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Google Cloud CISO Phil Venables: ‘I’m short-term pessimistic, long-term optimistic’

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Google Cloud CISO Phil Venables: ‘I’m short-term pessimistic, long-term optimistic’ 2024-07-30 at 18:48 By Ryan Naraine SecurityWeek fireside chat: Google Cloud CISO on CISA’s secure-by-design initiatives, government regulations, holding vendors accountable, and transformational security leadership. The post Google Cloud CISO Phil Venables: ‘I’m short-term pessimistic, long-term optimistic’ appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an

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US Offers $10 Million Reward for Information on North Korean Hacker

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US Offers $10 Million Reward for Information on North Korean Hacker 2024-07-26 at 14:01 By Ionut Arghire The US is offering a reward of up to $10 million for information on Rim Jong Hyok, a member of the North Korean hacking group APT45. The post US Offers $10 Million Reward for Information on North Korean

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What to Know About the Kids Online Safety Act and Its Chances of Passing

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What to Know About the Kids Online Safety Act and Its Chances of Passing 2024-07-23 at 15:16 By Associated Press Everything about the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA): who supports it, who opposes it, and its chances of passing in Congress. The post What to Know About the Kids Online Safety Act and Its Chances

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US Sanctions Russian Hacktivists for Targeting Critical Infrastructure

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US Sanctions Russian Hacktivists for Targeting Critical Infrastructure 2024-07-22 at 17:31 By Ionut Arghire US has announced sanctions against two CARR hacktivists for roles in cyberattacks targeting critical infrastructure. The post US Sanctions Russian Hacktivists for Targeting Critical Infrastructure appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed View Original Source

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