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Trump administration will test infrastructure cybersecurity approaches in pilot program
1+ hour, 59+ min ago (337+ words) The government can't rely on a "universal solution" to the challenges facing infrastructure operators, a top White House official said. The goal of the pilot programs is to "make sure that we can deploy new technology much more quickly than…...
Pro-Russia actors team with Iran-linked hackers in attacks
6+ day, 8+ hour ago (573+ words) The groups formed a loose alliance in recent days, targeting critical infrastructure in the Middle East and the U.S. Pro-Russia threat actors have formed a loose coalition with Iran-nexus hacking groups in response to the bombing campaign launched by the U.S. and…...
Iran-linked hackers raise threat level against US, allies
1+ week, 7+ hour ago (371+ words) Security researchers warn that hacktivists and state-linked groups are using DDoS, phishing and other tactics against critical infrastructure. Security researchers and allied cyber authorities are warning of a heightened threat environment after the U.S. and Israel launched a wide ranging air…...
In the AI era, CISOs worry about data leaks and doubt tech will solve skills gaps
1+ week, 6+ day ago (546+ words) CISOs see AI as necessary but insufficient technology and fraught with risks, a new report found. CISOs are feeling increasing pressure to integrate AI into their workflows, Splunk found, particularly as threat actors use the technology more often and in…...
Threat groups move at record speeds, as AI helps scale attacks
1+ week, 6+ day ago (438+ words) A report by CrowdStrike shows cybercrime groups are outpacing security teams and increasingly abusing legitimate tools. Threat actors are using AI to add speed and scale to their hacking toolkits'and setting records for attack speeds that increasingly outpace security teams,…...
Data-only extortion grows as ransomware gangs seek better profits
2+ week, 6+ day ago (381+ words) Businesses should prioritize securing one type of technology in particular, the security firm Arctic Wolf said in a new report. The increase in data-only ransomware attacks " a trend that other firms have also reported " reflects a change in hackers" motivations,…...
Newly identified hacking groups provide access to OT environments
2+ week, 6+ day ago (510+ words) A state-linked adversary has begun to pivot from the Ukraine war with new attacks targeting Europe and the U.S. Security researchers identified three new threat groups that either provided access to or launched direct attacks against operational technology environments, according to…...
Polish power grid hack offers lessons for critical infrastructure operators, CISA says
3+ week, 6+ day ago (481+ words) The agency listed several steps businesses could take to prevent similar cyberattacks. A recent cyberattack on Poland's energy grid should put all critical infrastructure operators on notice about the risks of insecure edge devices, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency…...
National cyber director solicits industry help in fixing regulations, threat information-sharing
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (747+ words) President Donald Trump's chief cybersecurity adviser said a forthcoming national strategy will kick off ambitious projects. WASHINGTON "The U.S. government needs the business community's help crafting the right cybersecurity strategy, President Donald Trump's top cybersecurity official said on Tuesday. "We need…...
National cybersecurity strategies depend on public-private trust, report warns
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (341+ words) An influential cybersecurity think tank urged governments to consult extensively with a wide variety of business stakeholders before making ambitious plans. Governments should work closely with the private sector when designing and detailing their national cybersecurity strategies, a prominent think…...