The FBI has announced a significant breakthrough in the fight against ransomware, collaborating with the UK’s National Crime Agency, Europol, and law enforcement from countries including France, Germany, Japan, Romania, Switzerland, Thailand, Spain, and Bavaria to apprehend four individuals linked to extensive cybercrime operations. These arrests are believed to be…
The FBI has reported significant progress in combating cyber threats posed by foreign adversaries, specifically highlighting a recent operation that resulted in the removal of Chinese malware from over 4,200 computers and networks based in the United States. Through a coordinated effort that involved sending commands to the malware, the…
The United Kingdom is set to implement a transformative measure in its strategy against ransomware attacks, instituting a formal prohibition on ransom payments. This regulation will primarily affect public and critical infrastructure sectors, including essential entities such as educational institutions, transportation systems, hospitals (notably the NHS), and financial organizations including…
During the festive season between Christmas Eve and New Year’s, a new wave of swatting incidents targeted nearly a hundred public figures, including prominent politicians and law enforcement authorities. Among the victims were U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Director Jen Easterly, as well as…
Between Christmas Eve and New Year’s, a wave of swatting incidents targeted nearly a hundred politicians and law enforcement officials in a coordinated operation. High-profile victims included U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Director Jen Easterly, Republican Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia, and Republican…
Chinese State-Sponsored Hacking of U.S. Treasury Workstations: A Major Incident The U.S. Treasury Department recently reported a significant security breach, revealing that Chinese hackers gained access to its workstations via a third-party cloud service. This alarming incident, which the department categorized as a "major incident" in a letter to Congress,…
In recent developments within the cybersecurity landscape, a significant breach involving digital license plates has been uncovered, revealing vulnerabilities that could be exploited by malicious actors. Hackers have reportedly learned to “jailbreak” these license plates—devices that are legally issued in several states and recognized across the United States—allowing them to…
Governance & Risk Management, Government, Industry Specific Proposed National Response Plan Enhances Inter-Sector Collaboration Strategies Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • December 16, 2024 The public has until Jan. 15, 2025, to submit feedback on the proposed updates to the National Cyber Incident Response Plan. The federal government announced on Monday its…
Rising Drone Sightings in New Jersey: Authorities Investigate In recent weeks, New Jersey has experienced a surge in reports of unidentified drone sightings, prompting widespread concern among residents. Individuals have taken to social media and contacted various authorities, detailing unusual behaviors of these aerial vehicles, particularly at night. The phenomenon…
