By the CyberWire staff Cybersecurity Incidents Summary A recent breach has compromised the developer of a Signal clone utilized by the US government, leading to the exposure of customer data. This incident underscores vulnerabilities in systems supporting critical communication. Additionally, the NSO Group has been ordered to pay over $167…
Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Events, Fraud Management & Cybercrime National Security Council’s Bulazel Advocates for Reset of Cyber Norms Michael Novinson (MichaelNovinson) • May 2, 2025 In a decisive address, a senior cybersecurity official from the Trump administration highlighted the necessity for the United States to adopt offensive cyber operations…
Cybersecurity Spending, Government, Industry Specific Administration’s Budget Proposals to Reduce Cyber Defense Agency Funding by 16% Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • May 2, 2025 Image: AdamGray / Shutterstock President Donald Trump has announced a nearly $500 million reduction in funding for the federal cyber defense agency as part of the administration’s…
Government, Industry Specific CISA Staff Brace for Potential Cuts Amid Political Uncertainty Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • May 1, 2025 A Democratic senator’s hold on the nomination of President Trump’s pick to lead CISA may be delaying significant cuts to the agency. Plans to reduce the workforce of the Cybersecurity and…
Critical Infrastructure Security, Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Salt Typhoon Highlights Significant Vulnerabilities in Telecom Networks: Minimal Progress Reported Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • April 30, 2025 Experts caution that U.S. telecoms remain unable to detect breaches linked to China in real time. (Image: Shutterstock) Recent…
Government, Industry Specific Cybersecurity Agency Refutes Claims of Imminent Buyout Deadlines Amid Workforce Concerns Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • April 25, 2025 False buyout claims unsettle CISA as staffing reductions and leadership departures accelerate. (Image: Shutterstock) The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has officially dismissed recent reports suggesting an impending…
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the U.S. government body responsible for securing the nation’s vital infrastructure, announced a significant policy change. Effective April 20, 2025, CISA will prohibit its threat hunting team from using VirusTotal, a popular tool in the cybersecurity arsenal. This decision aligns with CISA’s evolving…
Government, Industry Specific Senior Advisers Depart CISA Amid Workforce Reductions, Impacting ‘Secure by Design’ Initiative Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • April 22, 2025 Recent resignations from CISA may signal turbulent times for the agency’s cybersecurity efforts. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is experiencing a significant transition as a number…
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