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CISA Alerts Public About Qilin Ransomware Group Threat

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has recently clarified statements made by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth regarding the United States’ ongoing surveillance operations against Russia and associated cyber threat groups. This clarification was issued in response to misinterpretations suggesting that the U.S. had ceased its offensive cyber operations targeting…

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Trump’s Staffing Changes Impact the Nation’s Cyber Defense Agency

Government, Industry Specific Officials Express Optimism and Concerns Over New Cybersecurity Leadership Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • February 28, 2025 The Trump administration’s cyber leadership team is starting to take shape amidst staffing changes. (Image: Shutterstock) Recent developments within the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) suggest a potential shift…

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$1.4 Billion Embezzled From ByBit in Largest Crypto Heist in History

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is currently facing significant scrutiny as it implements extensive reductions in the federal workforce across the United States government. Amid ongoing lawsuits alleging that these actions infringe upon the Privacy Act of 1974, there are calls for the group to cease its activities. Recent…

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Leading US Election Security Oversight Agency Compelled to Halt Its Operations

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has initiated a comprehensive review and halt of its election security initiatives, according to recent reports. This significant decision marks a shift in the agency’s operations, influenced by the ongoing debate regarding election integrity and misinformation claims. For the past eight years, CISA…

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CISA Budget Reductions Leave US Critical Infrastructure Vulnerable to Emerging Threats

Critical Infrastructure Security, Government, Industry Specific Does CISA’s Ambiguous Future Increase Risks for Nation-State Cyber Attacks? Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • February 13, 2025 CISA’s challenges present significant cybersecurity threats to U.S. critical infrastructure. The future of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has come under scrutiny following recent significant…

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Vulnerabilities in Two Patient Monitors Could Allow Attackers to Take Control

Data Privacy, Data Security, Governance & Risk Management Federal Authorities Alert on Flaws That Could Enable Systematic Exploitation of Patient Monitoring Devices Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • January 30, 2025 Authorities are raising concerns over vulnerabilities identified in the Contec CMS8000 and Epsimed MN-120 patient monitors. (Image: Epsimed) U.S. federal…

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