Cyber Security News

In the past few years, ransomware attacks have crippled schools, hospitals, city governments, and pipelines. Yet, despite the heavy toll such incidents have on
A Biden administration initiative meant to combat disinformation online — but which seemed poorly thought out from the beginning — is in
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A joint security advisory issued by cybersecurity agencies from the US, Canada, New Zealand, the Netherlands and the UK describe
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Costa Rica has declared a state of emergency after ransomware hackers crippled computer networks across multiple government agencies, including the
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May 10 (Reuters) - Russia was behind a massive cyberattack against a satellite internet network in Ukraine which took thousands
Politico reported last week that members of the Senate Armed Services Committee’s cybersecurity subpanel will also dive into how artificial
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According to the HIPPA Journal, The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has failed their security audit for
The U.S. Cyber Command has created a collaborative program with the private sector to share insights and information about critical
(Bloomberg) -- The U.S. has reassembled an election security team to safeguard the 2022 midterm vote, with officials citing fears

Cyber Security News

Why track cyber security news? Cyber security is a world unto itself. It’s a profession, an IT discipline and now a major industry. Companies, consumers and governments are spending billions of dollars a year on cyber security. Security also pervades many areas of life that have little to do, seemingly, with cyberspace. Thus, to keep up with the world in general, it’s helpful to stay aware of news that relates to cyber security.

For example, the dispute between the US government and Huawei is at once about international trade, national security, telecom industry competition… and cybersecurity. Security is a root issue with Huawei, given the suspicions about the company’s connections to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). However, the company’s size, reach and technological innovation push the matter to the forefront of US-China relations.

cyber security newsOr, take consumer cyber risks. We cover cyber security news that deals with consumers’ exposure to cybercrime and fraud. Consumers are increasingly at risk for identity theft, credit card and other malfeasance at the hands of cyber criminals. The articles we curate on this subject come from law enforcement publications, mainstream media and specialized blogs.

Public policy is now being influenced (or should be) by cyber security news. Policy makers should be aware of how cyber security affect their jobs and constituents’ lives. For instance, the “smart city” is both an innovation and a threat. Using IoT sensors and advanced data analytics to improve municipal services is a great idea. However, the smart city also exposes government data to breach.

This is particularly urgent given the relatively insecure technologies (e.g. Chinese-made sensors) used for the smart city and the wireless connectivity that make it all possible. Add malicious nation-state actors to the mix, such as the ones currently paralyzing American cities with ransomware, and one can see the potential danger.