Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Critical Infrastructure Security, Legislation NASCIO Agenda Highlights AI Policy, Cybersecurity Investments, and Infrastructure Resilience Jennifer Lawinski • January 30, 2026 The National Association of State CIOs’ 2026 agenda is advocating for federal legislation and funding to bolster state IT programs. (Image: Shutterstock) State Chief Information…
Critical Infrastructure Security, Geo-Specific Russian Cyberattack Highlights Vulnerabilities in Europe’s Infrastructure David Meyer • January 30, 2026 Image: AustralianCamera/Shutterstock A significant cyberattack on Poland’s energy grid, reportedly orchestrated by Russian hackers, has raised urgent calls for enhanced cybersecurity measures across Europe. Experts emphasize the need for active defense strategies and…
In a significant operation targeting international cybercrime, Dutch authorities have dismantled one of the largest DDoS-for-hire platforms globally, which facilitated over 4 million attacks and culminated in multiple arrests of its operators. The initiative, known as “Operation Power Off,” was spearheaded by the UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA) in collaboration…
The recent cyberattack on Manage My Health, a widely used patient records platform in New Zealand, represents one of the most significant privacy breaches in recent history for the country. Unauthorized actors gained access to sensitive medical information, including personal health data, showcasing serious vulnerabilities in fundamental healthcare systems. Shortly…
Urgent updates are once again necessary for websites running on Drupal. This marks the third critical patch release in the span of just 30 days, following a recent notification from the Drupal team regarding a significant remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability affecting versions 7 and 8 of its core software.…
Recent findings from Trellix highlight that cybersecurity has ascended to a critical issue within the boardrooms of healthcare organizations, influenced by ongoing digital transformation and the escalating risks associated with cyber threats. In the 2025 Healthcare Cybersecurity Threat Intelligence Report, Trellix issues a stark warning regarding the broadened attack surface…
New Cybersecurity Vulnerability Discovered in MOVEit Transfer Application Progress Software announced on Thursday that a newly identified security vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2023-35708, affects its MOVEit Transfer application. This revelation comes amidst ongoing cyber extortion efforts by the Cl0p ransomware group, targeting various companies utilizing this application. The vulnerability presents an…
Record High Data Compromises Documented in 2025 Annual Report by the Identity Theft Resource Center According to the Identity Theft Resource Center® (ITRC), a total of 3,322 data compromises were reported in 2025, marking a notable increase of five percentage points compared to the previous year, which recorded 3,152 breaches.…
Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development, Video CIO Elliott Cheu Discusses Campus-wide IT Modernization and Security Enhancements Jennifer Lawinski • January 28, 2026 Elliott Cheu, CIO, University of Arizona The University of Arizona is engaging in a significant overhaul of its IT infrastructure, aimed at enhancing both modernization and security across…
