Nukes, Climate Change, Cyber Disinformation Push Doomsday Clock to 100 Seconds
The iconic Doomsday Clock symbolizing the gravest perils facing humankind is now closer to midnight than at any point since its creation in 1947. Keep Reading
How Business Leaders Can Close Their Cybersecurity Skills Gap
Rather than bemoaning the talent deficit, the C-suite can and should do something about it. It may be an uphill effort - but allies and opportunities to get started are abundant. Keep Reading
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DOD CIO Is Prepping Guidance on Endpoint Management
The forum—co-led by Defense, the National Institute of Standards and Technology, the Homeland Security Department and the General Services Administration and attended by public and private sector representatives—meets quarterly. Keep Reading
Bipartisan Group of Senators Introduces Legislation to Boost State Cybersecurity Leadership
A bipartisan group of senators on Friday introduced legislation that would establish a federally funded program to put in place state cybersecurity leaders nationwide, increasing the ability of states to respond to cyberattacks. Keep Reading
Cyber Attacks Against North Dakota Increased 300 Percent Last Year
Attempted cyberattacks against the North Dakota state government grew by nearly 300% last year, according to Shawn Riley, the state’s chief information officer and head of the information technology department. Keep Reading
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New ‘Chameleon’ Attack Can Secretly Modify Content on Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn
That video or picture you “liked” on social media of a cute dog, your favorite team or political candidate can actually be altered in a cyberattack to something completely different, detrimental and potentially criminal. Keep Reading
IT Executive Retirements Hit USDA, Commerce While HHS, GSA Lose Key Personnel
The end of any calendar year usually means change in the federal community. Whether because of retirements or federal executives moving to new jobs in the public or private sector, there are a lot of people on the move. Keep Reading
U.K. Civil Aviation Authority Launches Cybersecurity Assurance Scheme
The ASSURE scheme will help the aviation industry – including airlines, airports and air navigation service providers – to manage their cybersecurity risks without compromising aviation safety, security or resilience and to support the British governments’ National Cyber Security Strategy. Keep Reading
WeLeakInfo.com Domain Name Seized for Selling Access to Hacked Personal Information
With execution of the warrant, the seized domain name – weleakinfo.com – is now in the custody of the federal government, effectively suspending the website’s operation. Keep Reading
