National Cyber Director Harry Coker Jr., speaks at CyberTalks in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 30, 2024. (Scoop News Group photo) National Cyber Director Harry Coker looks back (and ahead) on the Cyber Director office It’s made real strides, but there’s a lot more that it could be doing, he said, and more that needs to be done. 4 days ago By Tim Starks
Then-Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump dances on stage with South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, during a town hall event in Oaks, Pennsylvania on Oct. 14. (Photo by Jabin Botsford/The Washington Post via Getty Images) DHS nominee Kristi Noem stood alone for rejecting department cyber grants to state, local governments But the South Dakota governor has touted cybersecurity as her state’s “next big industry” and signed cyber legislation into law. Nov 12, 2024 By Tim Starks
Former President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks as Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris reacts during the presidential debate at National Constitution Center in Philadelphia Sept. 10, 2024. (Photo by Demetrius Freeman/The Washington Post via Getty Images) Task force unveils cyber recommendations for the next president The 40-member panel has suggestions for whoever wins, from how to handle regulations to deterring malicious hackers. Oct 22, 2024 By Tim Starks
U.S. Postal Service (USPS) trucks are parked at a post office on Aug. 23 in Glendale, California. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images) Election officials say U.S. Postal Service woes place election mail at risk A letter from election officials in all 50 states and D.C. said the agency needed to take immediate action. Sep 11, 2024 By Tim Starks
Iran, Isfahan, Imam Square, Sheikh Lotfollah mosque, world heritage of the UNESCO; Tuul & Bruno Morandi, via Getty Images Microsoft: Iran makes late play to meddle in U.S. elections The effort from four separate groups includes both hacking attempts and fake news campaigns, according to the company. Aug 9, 2024 By Tim Starks
Emergency medical dispatchers coordinate ambulances on April 23, 2020 in Malden, Massachusetts. (Photo by David Degner/Getty Images). Many public safety agencies remain unequipped to defend against cyberattacks Less than half of respondents in a survey of first responders said their agencies are "at least somewhat prepared in case of a cyberattack." Oct 18, 2022 By Colin Wood
(Getty Images) FBI, CISA, Cyber Command take aim at cyber-espionage by Iran’s MuddyWater group The group allegedly has targeted the defense, local government, oil and natural gas and telecommunications sectors in places including North America. Feb 24, 2022 By Tim Starks
(Scoop News Group) CISA’s advisory panel is announced, set to make recommendations on major cyber topics Topics on the agenda include critical infrastructure protection and information sharing. Dec 1, 2021 By Tim Starks
A plume of smoke rises from the Ranch 2 Fire on August 15, 2020 in Azusa, California. The fire blackened at least 2,500 acres in the Angeles National Forest near Los Angeles but burned away from homes causing evacuation orders to be lifted on August 14. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images) Insurer paid $65,000 to help a city unlock ransomware in 2018. A second hack was more expensive. The city of Azusa didn't disclose a payment in one incident, insurance paid up and now it's a victim again. Jun 7, 2021 By Tim Starks
Downtown Atlanta skyline at night, photographed from the Jackson Street bridge on July 28, 2019. Atlanta suffered a major ransomware attack in 2018. (Photo By Raymond Boyd/Getty Images) Is Congress finally ready to pass meaningful ransomware legislation? As ransomware attacks afflict every part of the country, lawmakers might be feeling them in their congressional districts, too. Mar 9, 2021 By Tim Starks