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LONDON, ENGLAND – APRIL 14: SubConnect display a cable-mounted wet instrament sensor pod enabling remote monitoring away from the main sensor for subsea fibre optic cables during the UDT, Undersea Defence Technology 2026 at ExCel London on April 14, 2026 in London, England. Part of the Global Marine Group, SubConnect is a market leader in fibre-based cable jointing technology and subsea fibre optic cables from the design, testing, and supply of subsea joints and interconnectors, to their deployment, installation and maintenance operations. UDT 2026 brings together defence experts, industry leaders and innovators to address the challenges of the undersea domain, highlighting advanced technologies, including autonomous systems, sonar and secure communication networks. (Photo by John Keeble/Getty Images)

FCC passes new cybersecurity rules for emergency systems, undersea cables

The new rules would overhaul national emergency systems to protect against hijacking and update federal security review rules for undersea cables providers

2 days ago By Derek B. Johnson

A sign for the National Security Agency, U.S Cyber Command and Central Security Service, is seen near the visitor’s entrance to the headquarters of the National Security Agency on February 14, 2018. (Photo by SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images)

Former top NSA cyber official: Probationary firings ‘devastating’ to cyber, national security

Rob Joyce emphasized during a House hearing how important probationary employees are to NSA efforts to counter China and other threats in cyberspace.

Mar 5, 2025 By Derek B. Johnson

Unmasking crypto crime: An analysis of China and Iran

Experts explore the growing influence of cryptocurrency in Iran and China, shedding light on large-scale mining operations, money laundering and fentanyl trafficking.

Aug 23, 2023 By Scoop News Group

Crypto crime unveiled: A closer look at North Korea and Russia

Joan Heald and Dave Hamilton explore the intricate web of hacking, ransomware attacks, money laundering and illicit cryptocurrency mining that intertwines North Korea and Russia.

Aug 16, 2023 By Scoop News Group

How cryptocurrency is reshaping national security

Criminal cryptocurrency activity across the globe poses increasing national security concerns say crypto experts Joan Heald and David Hamilton.

Aug 9, 2023 By Scoop News Group

Assistant U.S. Attorney General for the National Security Division Matt Olsen left a meeting with Congressional leadership on Feb. 28 in Washington. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

DOJ establishes cybercrime enforcement unit as U.S. warnings mount over Chinese hacking

Assistant Attorney General for National Security Matt Olsen said the center will speed up disruption campaigns and prosecutions.

Jun 20, 2023 By AJ Vicens

How a computer scientist talks to her daughter about TikTok

The debate over TikTok's national security risk is lost on many young users, except if your mom is a technologist focused on global threats.

Mar 31, 2023 By Nadya Bliss Coco Bliss

Adam Hickey, deputy assistant attorney general in the National Security Division at the Department of Justice arrives to testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington on July 26, 2017. (Photo: YURI GRIPAS/AFP via Getty Images)

DOJ now relies on paper for its most sensitive court documents, official says

A top DOJ official said potential vulnerabilities in the online case management system means that "going online is not always the best thing."

Aug 4, 2022 By Suzanne Smalley

The recent social justice movement inspired #sharethemicincyber, which is aimed towards building a cybersecurity field that is inclusive. (Getty Images)

Taking steps to break down systemic racism in cybersecurity

Op-ed: Systemic racism prevents diverse perspectives from informing policy and security. A recent event aimed to start the process of dismantling it.

Jul 14, 2020 By Camille Stewart Lauren Zabierek