Freshly released court documents reveal new details on controversial Israeli spyware firm's operations.
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Freshly released court documents reveal new details on controversial Israeli spyware firm's operations.
Jen Easterly, CISA Director, to Step Down on Inauguration Day
Other Biden administration appointees at CISA will also submit their resignations on Jan. 20, as the cyber-defense agency prepares for President-elect Trump's new DHS director.
Critical WordPress Plug-in Flaw Exposes 4M Sites to Takeover
A vulnerability found in the Really Simple Security plug-in allows an attacker to remotely gain access to any account on an affected website, including the administrator, when 2FA is enabled.
Palo Alto Networks Patches Critical Zero-Day Firewall Bug
The security vendor's Expedition firewall appliance's PAN-OS interface tool has racked up four critical security vulnerabilities under active attack in November, leading it to advise customers to update immediately and take them off the Internet.
DHS Releases Secure AI Framework for Critical Infrastructure
The voluntary recommendations from the Department of Homeland Security cover how artificial intelligence should be used in the power grid, water system, air travel network, healthcare, and other pieces of critical infrastructure.
Akira Ransomware Racks Up 30+ Victims in a Single Day
Of the numerous victims, at least three refused to pay the demanded ransom, with the rest seemingly in talks with the cybercriminal group.
Why the Demand for Cybersecurity Innovation Is Surging
Companies that recognize current market opportunities — from the need to safely implement revolutionary technology like AI to the vast proliferation of cyber threats — have remarkable growth prospects.
(Sponsored Article) Are You Really Protected? The Myth of EDR-Driven Security
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Trump 2.0 May Mean Fewer Cybersecurity Regs, Shift in Threats
Given increased tensions with China over tariffs, companies could see a shift in attacks, but also fewer regulations and a run at a business-friendly federal privacy law.

Washington's Cybersecurity Storm of Complacency
If the government truly wants to protect the US's most vital assets, it must rethink its cybersecurity policies and prioritize proactive, coordinated, and enforceable measures.

Combating the Rise of Federally Aimed Malicious Intent
In the future, the cybersecurity landscape likely will depend not only on the ability of federal workforces to protect their agencies but also on their capacity to continuously develop and sharpen those skills.

Cloud Ransomware Flexes Fresh Scripts Against Web Apps
Cloud service providers are getting better at protecting data, pushing adversaries to develop new cloud ransomware scripts to target PHP applications, a new report says.

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Iranian Cybercriminals Target Aerospace Workers via LinkedIn
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