The DeepSeek logo is seen on a display at a shopping mall in Hangzhou, in China’s eastern Zhejiang province on April 23, 2026. Chinese startup DeepSeek released a new artificial intelligence model with “drastically reduced” costs on April 24, more than a year after it stunned the world with a low-cost reasoning model that matched the capabilities of US rivals. (Photo by CN-STR / AFP via Getty Images) / China OUT
The order cites national security concerns, including sending data to servers in China, the potential for malware and the overall risk to federal IT systems.
Researchers said the first known attack by Armory Castle, also known as UNC5221, occurred almost seven weeks ago. The threat group previously compromised Ivanti and Citrix customers.
In less than 10 months, cybercriminals used the arsenal of customized, targeted phishing kits to send more than 1 billion malicious messages to more than 75,000 organizations…
Nakasone, who led the NSA and U.S. Cyber Command from 2018 to 2024, said he found it encouraging that agency leaders recognized the need to adapt. (Getty Images)
Paul Nakasone said the reported reorganization is likely necessary to meet faster-moving cyberthreats and competition in AI, but warned its success will rest on execution and a…
BEIJING, CHINA – MAY 14: The U.S. and Chinese national flags are seen during a state banquet hosted by Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People on May 14, 2026 in Beijing, China. (Getty Images)
Cybersecurity firm Proofpoint said TA419 impersonated officials and AI industry figures in an effort to gain access to cloud accounts held by U.S. think tank, university and…