WASHINGTON – The United States and allied cybersecurity authorities issued a joint Cybersecurity Advisory today on the increased threat of Russian cyber groups targeting critical infrastructure that could impact organizations
More than 1,000 Election Partners Participate in 3-Day “Tabletop the Vote” WASHINGTON – The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), in coordination with the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS)
By Eric Goldstein, Executive Assistant Director, CISA As today’s announcement from the White House indicates, the cyber threat from the People’s Republic of China (PRC) continues to evolve and poses a real
In this week’s Threat Report: 1. Organisations struggling to identify or prevent ransomware attacks2. Operation SpoofedScholars: report into Iranian APT activity3. Sharp rise in remote access scams in Australia Organisations
Committee on Homeland Security Hearing Witnesses Mr. Tom Warrick, Senior Fellow and Director of the Future of DHS Project, Atlantic Council Ms. Carrie Cordero, Senior Fellow and General Counsel, Center
By Masood Farivar, VOA WASHINGTON – A notorious group of hackers tied to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has waged a covert campaign targeting university professors and other experts based
Senate Armed Services CommitteeAdvance Policy Questions for Mr. Carlos Del ToroNominee to be Secretary of the Navy… Cyber and Electronic WarfareSection 1657 of the FY 2020 National Defense Authorization Act
In this week’s Threat Report: Supply chain attack affects Kaseya product Agreement reached on British Airways data breach compensation claim CVE-2021-34527 Windows Print Spooler (PrintNightmare) Moodle cross-site scripting & open
By Masood Farivar, VOA The largest ransomware attack of 2021 has further fueled a debate among policymakers, cybersecurity experts and corporate leaders over whether, as part of an effort to
The NCSC’s official statement on the Kaseya cyber incident. An NCSC spokesperson said: “We are actively working to fully understand this incident and mitigate potential risks to the UK. “At
By Mark Scott, Guam National Guard DEDEDO, Guam – One Sergeant, three Specialists, and a Senior Airman in a room with a few laptops might not look like much. But
NSA, Partners Release Cybersecurity Advisory on Brute Force Global Cyber Campaign FORT MEADE, Md. – The National Security Agency (NSA), Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and
By Master Sgt. Erich B. Smith, National Guard Bureau ARLINGTON, Va. – The National Guard plays a critical role in defending computer networks and mitigating cyber-attacks that occur almost daily,
GAO Blog – How much would a government entity or business pay to restart its operations after an attack on its critical IT systems? $4 million? $11 million? Those behind
President Joe Biden’s interim National Security Strategic Guidance and Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III’s priorities drive key areas on the Defense Department’s cloud, software network modernization, cybersecurity work,
The NCSC has issued advice to UK organisations following an update from Microsoft on malicious cyber campaigns. On Friday 25th June Microsoft revealed that it had identified new activity from
Updated Guidance for organisations on how to choose, configure and use devices securely Securing your devices is an essential part of guarding your organisation against a variety of threats which
In this week’s Threat Report: 1. Unsecured servers and cloud services leave networks exposed to cyber attacks 2. More than 700 data breaches reported by councils in 2020 Unsecured servers
By Terri Moon Cronk, DOD News The Defense Department wants to help its partner contractors, large and small, become better at their own cybersecurity efforts, the deputy assistant of defense
By: Eric Goldstein, Executive Assistant Director, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Cybersecurity professionals, including our expert team at CISA, often focus on promoting best practices: the necessary steps that organizations
FT. MEADE, Md. – D3FEND, a framework for cybersecurity professionals to tailor defenses against specific cyber threats is now available through MITRE. NSA funded MITRE’s research for D3FEND to improve the cybersecurity
By 1st Lt. Nicolle Mathison, 57th Wing Public Affairs, USAF NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. –The Department of the Air Force Rapid Capabilities Office is using multiple technologies to build
Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Spending Oversight (ETSO), U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs Member Statements Chair Margaret Wood Hassan D (NH)Chair Hassan Opening Statement Ranking Member Rand
FORT MEADE, Md. — NSA released a Cybersecurity Technical Report today that provides best practices and mitigations for securing Unified Communications (UC) and Voice and Video over IP (VVoIP) call-processing
Office of Public Affairs A federal jury in Connecticut convicted a Russian national on Tuesday for operating a “crypting” service used to conceal “Kelihos” malware from antivirus software, enabling hackers
U.S. Attorney’s OfficeWestern District of Tennessee Memphis, TN – Benard Okorhi 42, of Lagos, Nigeria, has been sentenced to serve 75 months in federal prison for his role in an international
Today at 2:30pm, the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security, chaired by Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ) and the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, & Innovation, chaired by Rep. Yvette
Task Force on Financial Technology Traditional electronic payment systems are electronic representations of fiat currency and require a network of financial intermediaries who maintain accurate ledgers. Since 2008, a new
IC3 – The mission of the FBI is to protect the American people and uphold the Constitution of the United States. This mission includes our efforts to combat financial crimes
By Raquel McNees, 16th Air Force (Air Forces Cyber) JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO – LACKLAND, Texas — Lt. Gen. Timothy D. Haugh, 16th Air Force (Air Forces Cyber) commander, met with
Lindy Cameron, CEO of the NCSC, spoke of cyber threats to an audience at the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) this afternoon. National Cyber Security Centre CEO Lindy Cameron issues
Opening speech by NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg at NATO 2030 @ Brussels Forum … Deborah Haynes (Sky News) We’ve obviously seen NATO adapting the way that it interprets Article
FORT GORDON, Georgia – U.S. Army Cyber Command (ARCYBER) recently welcomed and honored students from two local high schools for their winning cyber skills. ARCYBER Commanding General Lt. Gen. Stephen G.
LOS ANGELES – Yesterday, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas and Mayor of Los Angeles Eric Garcetti visited the Los Angeles Cyber Lab and received a briefing on its
This week:1.Colonial Pipeline cyber incident used as phishing bait in help desk scam2.Updated trojan malware with new abilities, cause for concern3.US politician accidentally reveals password on Twitter Colonial Pipeline cyber
Yesterday, as part of her ongoing engagement with stakeholders across the country, Deputy National Security Advisor for Cyber and Emerging Technology Anne Neuberger met with the bipartisan National Association of
Full Committee Hearing, U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs Witnesses Robin Carnahanto be AdministratorGeneral Services AdministrationMs. Carnahan will be introduced by Senator Roy BluntDownload Testimony Jen Easterlyto
Christopher Wray Director Federal Bureau of Investigation Statement Before the House Judiciary Committee Washington, D.C. Statement for the Record Good morning, Chairman Nadler, Ranking Member Jordan, and members of the
By Jeff Seldin, VOA WASHINGTON – The United States may soon look to regulate private companies, mandating higher standards for cybersecurity following a series of damaging hacks and ransomware attacks
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.)
Although the investigation is ongoing, we believe the attacker exploited a legacy virtual private network (VPN) profile that was not intended to be in use. We are still trying to
Office of Public Affairs WASHINGTON – The Department of Justice today announced that it has seized 63.7 bitcoins currently valued at approximately $2.3 million. These funds allegedly represent the proceeds
By USCYBERCOM Public Affairs FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md. –For the first time in U.S. Cyber Command history, a Cyber National Mission Force task force exercised, tested, and certified the
Further ransomware attacks on the UK education sector An alert warning of further ransomware attacks on the UK’s education sector has been issued by the NCSC after a notable rise in cases
Written By Hannah H, NCSC The impact of a ransomware attack on an organisation can be devastating. So what should board members be doing to ensure that their organisation is
(GAO) Large-scale cyberattacks—like those on Colonial Pipeline earlier this month and SolarWinds in September—have highlighted the growing threats these hacks pose to U.S. businesses. As threats grow, so do the number of
By Terri Moon Cronk, DOD News Twenty years after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, the great threat to the nation has evolved into cyberspace — a new strategic environment where cyber
Welcome to the Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday segment. Today: Building a digital defense against unwanted apps! Did you forget your password again? You know you are supposed to create
Hearing Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet, U.S. House Committee on the Judiciary Tags: Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet Support Documents Witness List [PDF] Members Attendance List
In This Week’s Weekly Threat Report 1.Cyber attacks on operational technology increasing 2.Cyber insurance adoption and premiums on the rise Cyber attacks on operational technology increasing A recent report by FireEye’s
Today, the Department of Homeland Security’s Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced a Security Directive that will enable the Department to better identify, protect against, and respond to threats to critical
GAO-21-594T Fast Facts The supply chain for information and communication technologies can be an access point for hackers. Compromised SolarWinds Orion network management software, for example, was sent to an
CRS Insight The ransomware attack against the Colonial Pipeline Company spurred panic buying and fuel shortages along the Eastern Seaboard. Although the attack did not target pipeline control systems, it
The NCSC’s weekly threat report is drawn from recent open source reporting. The NCSC and KPMG UK have launched their second survey to help improve diversity in the cyber security
By U.S. Cyber Command Historian FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md – United States Cyber Command celebrates its eleventh birthday on 21 May 2021. In the year since its 10th anniversary, USCYBERCOM
GAO Fast Facts Cyber insurance can help offset the costs of responding to and recovering from cyberattacks. The growing frequency and severity of cyberattacks have led more insurance clients to
FORT MEADE, Md. – The National Security Agency (NSA) will play an important role in implementing the requirements of an Executive Order (EO) that was recently signed by President Biden. The EO,
The recent cybersecurity attack on the Colonial Pipeline Company has led to temporary disruption in the delivery of gasoline and other petroleum products across much of the southeast United States.
Subcommittee on Cyber, U.S. Senate Committee on Armed Services Witnesses Rear Admiral William Chase IIIDeputy Principal Cyber Advisor To The Secretary Of Defense And Director Of Protecting Critical Technology Task Force
By C. Todd Lopez, DOD News Who’s hacking the U.S.? It’s not an easy question to answer, defense leaders told lawmakers, as determining if a malicious cyber attacker is a
Purpose: The subcommittee will meet to receive testimony on military operations in cyberspace and building cyber capabilities across the Department of Defense. The hearing will provide members an opportunity to
(WASHINGTON) – Today, Rep. Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO), along with Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Bennie Thompson (D-MS), Committee Ranking Member John Katko (R-NY), and 12 Members of the Committee, re-introduced
ON THIS PAGE 1.Colonial Pipeline hackers didn’t intend to cause problems 2.Microsoft May 2021 security updates 3.Over 25,000 servers in the UK still running vulnerable Exim versions 4.Active Cyber Defence
By: Eric Goldstein, Executive Assistant Director, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Today, CISA took an important step in our ongoing response to the cyber intrusion campaign impacting SolarWinds Orion and
Press Briefing Via Teleconference 5:36 P.M. EDT SENIOR ADMINISTRATION OFFICIAL: Hi, everyone. Good afternoon, and thanks for joining us on short notice. Today’s call will be on background, attributed to
Today, President Biden signed an Executive Order to improve the nation’s cybersecurity and protect federal government networks. Recent cybersecurity incidents such as SolarWinds, Microsoft Exchange, and the Colonial Pipeline incident
VOA By Steve Herman The operator of a critical U.S. fuel pipeline crippled by a ransomware attack on its computer system has announced a restart of operations. Colonial Pipeline said the
12:12 P.M. EDT MS. PSAKI: Hi, everyone. We have two more special guests for all of you today. Secretary Buttigieg has, of course, been here before, so we’re not going
Welcome to the Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday segment. Today: Building a digital defense against robo text and email scams. Last week, we shared some information from the FCC about avoiding
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 2:13 P.M. EDT MS. PSAKI: Hi, everyone. Good afternoon. We have three guests joining us today: Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm, Secretary of Homeland
CISA and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have released a Joint Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) on a ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) variant—referred to as DarkSide—recently used in a ransomware attack against a critical infrastructure (CI) company.
Full Committee Hearing, U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Member Statements Chairman Gary C. Peters D (MI)Download Statement (143.8 KB) Ranking Member Rob Portman R (OH)Download Statement (118.1 KB) Witnesses Brandon
The full transcript of Director GCHQ, Jeremy Fleming’s opening words at the NCSC’s flagship cyber security event, CYBERUK21 Online Good morning. Thanks to Lindy, for that introduction. I’m very happy
On May 8, 2021, the Colonial Pipeline Company announced that it had halted its pipeline operations due to a ransomware attack, disrupting critical supplies of gasoline and other refined products
By Steve Herman, VOA WASHINGTON – A Russia-linked cyberattack targeting the largest U.S. fuel pipeline system is a “criminal act, obviously,” President Joe Biden said Monday. “The agencies across the
By: National Risk Management Center The deployment of 5G has begun, and with it, a wealth of benefits that has the potential to impact every aspect of our lives and work. With
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jen Psaki, Homeland Security Advisor and Deputy National Security Advisor Dr. Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall, and Deputy National Security Advisor for Cyber and Emerging Technologies Anne Neuberger,
The FBI confirms that the Darkside ransomware is responsible for the compromise of the Colonial Pipeline networks. We continue to work with the company and our government partners on the
Ethical hackers now have many more targets within the Defense Department, DOD officials announced. The department is expanding its Vulnerability Disclosure Program to include all publicly accessible DOD information systems.
Committee on Homeland Security, Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, & Innovation. U.S. House of Representatives Location: Virtual Hearing Issue: Cybersecurity Witnesses Maj. Gen. John Davis, U.S. Army (Ret.), Vice President,
Subcommittee on Cyber, Innovative Technologies, and Information Systems, House Armed Services Committee Purpose: The Subcommittee will meet in open session to receive testimony from outside experts on technology and information
GAO-21-525T Fast Facts Potential adversaries (such as Russia and China) are using information to achieve their national objectives and undermine the security and principles of the United States—e.g., propaganda and
The National Security Agency (NSA) released the Cybersecurity Advisory, “Stop Malicious Cyber Activity Against Connected Operational Technology” today, for National Security System (NSS), Department of Defense (DoD), and Defense Industrial Base
Fast Facts The U.S. government plans to spend over $100 billion this fiscal year on information technology. Most of that will be used to operate and maintain existing systems, including
Director’s 2021 Vincent Briscoe Lecture Introduction Good afternoon and thank you to Professor Walmsley for the kind introduction. Thanks also to Imperial College for the honour of being asked to deliver
GAO – The cybersecurity breach of SolarWinds’ software is one of the most widespread and sophisticated hacking campaigns ever conducted against the federal government and private sector. In today’s WatchBlog
What the Integrated Review means for GCHQ Today the Government publishes the Integrated Review of Security, Defence, Development and Foreign Policy (the Integrated Review, or IR). This sets out the
Five Vulnerabilities SVR is Exploiting Right Now & How to Stop Them Infographic Infographic FORT MEADE, Md., – The National Security Agency (NSA), the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and
U.S. Senate Committee on Armed Services Subcommittee: Subcommittee on Cyber Date: Wednesday, April 14, 2021 Time: 02:30 PM Location: Russell SR-222 Witnesses Mr. Robert JoyceDirector Of Cybersecurity National Security Agency Mr. David McKeownSenior Information Security
Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines, in coordination with Intelligence Community leaders, released to Congress an unclassified annual report of worldwide threats to the national security of the United States.
Department of Justice Office of Public Affairs FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE No Evidence Found that a Foreign Government Manipulated Any Election Results Note: The joint report can be viewed here. WASHINGTON
GAO-21-236 Fast Facts A 2018 federal law established the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to help protect critical infrastructure from cyber and other threats—but it isn’t fully up and running
Fast Facts The Department of Defense has struggled to ensure its weapons systems can withstand cyberattacks. Since we last reported, DOD has taken some positive steps toward that goal, like
Department of Justice Office of Public Affairs FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Three North Korean Military Hackers Indicted in Wide-Ranging Scheme to Commit Cyberattacks and Financial Crimes Across the Globe Indictment Expands
House Committee on Homeland Security DATE: Friday, February 26, 2021 TIME: 09:00 AM LOCATION: Virtual Hearing ISSUE: Cybersecurity Witnesses Sudhakar Ramakrishna, President and Chief Executive Officer, SolarWinds Corporation Kevin B.
Christopher Wray Director Federal Bureau of Investigation Fordham University – FBI International Conference on Cyber Security New York City, New York Remarks prepared for delivery. Good afternoon—or morning or evening
GAO Fast Facts Federal agencies rely on information and communications technology products and services to carry out their operations. The global supply chain for this technology faces threats, including from
The GCHQ and Ministry of Defence partnership conducts cyber operations to protect the UK The new National Cyber Force (NCF) is helping to transform the UK’s cyber capabilities to disrupt
By Laura Brent, NATO Review Cyber threats to Alliance security are becoming more frequent, complex, destructive, and coercive. The Allies have taken important steps in cyber defence over the past decade. Most