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…
Recent sightings of large, unidentified flying objects in New Jersey, particularly in rural areas, have ignited speculation among residents and officials alike. Witnesses have reported these objects, described as being about the size of cars, causing significant disruptions to electronic devices, including GPS systems and clocks. This raises concerns about…
An FBI official recently highlighted the advantages of utilizing cellphones that receive regular operating system updates, employ responsibly managed encryption, and leverage phishing-resistant multifactor authentication for crucial online accounts. This recommendation comes amid concerns over a significant cyber espionage campaign attributed to state-affiliated actors in China, who have reportedly infiltrated…
CISA Issues Guidance Following Salt Typhoon Cyber Attacks on Telecommunications The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has released a series of recommendations aimed at bolstering defenses against cyber attacks linked to the Salt Typhoon threat group, which is believed to have infiltrated major global telecommunications providers earlier this year.…
As the festive season of Christmas 2024 draws near, the anticipation of holiday shopping reaches a peak. With numerous shoppers having already taken advantage of enticing offers during Black Friday and Cyber Monday, the rush to secure the best deals continues, albeit within a narrow timeframe. However, the shopping season…
