Cybersecurity experts from the U.S. military and the private sector have spent recent weeks working with two American cities to test their ability to respond during a simulated cyberattack layered with several simulated physical disruptions. Keep Reading
A ransomware attack appears to have taken down all IT systems at Universal Health Services (UHS), which operates 400 hospitals and behavioral health facilities in the US and the UK. Keep Reading
During the 2020 election season, foreign actors and cyber criminals are spreading false and inconsistent information through various online platforms in an attempt to manipulate public opinion, discredit the electoral process, and undermine confidence in U.S. democratic institutions. Keep Reading
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) responded to a recent threat actor’s cyberattack on a federal agency’s enterprise network. Keep Reading
The FBI and CISA have not identified any incidents, to date, capable of preventing Americans from voting or changing vote tallies for the 2020 Elections. Any attempts tracked by FBI and CISA have remained localized and were blocked, minimal, or easily mitigated. Keep Reading
Election crimes threaten the legitimacy of elections and undermine public confidence in our democracy. Election crimes fall into four broad categories. Keep Reading
While we have always been aware that the cyber threat landscape is constantly evolving, the pandemic has exacerbated that. We have a unique and exciting opportunity to share what we’ve learned and to become stronger, together, through this. Keep Reading
The initiative uses a tailored approach to build on the IAEA’s existing support to States related to safeguards – a series of technical measures to verify that nuclear material is only used for peaceful purposes. Keep Reading
Intent is to spread false information in an attempt to discredit the electoral process and undermine confidence in U.S. democratic institutions. Keep Reading
The National Security Agency has released two cybersecurity information sheets (CSIs) with best practices to help National Security System (NSS) and Department of Defense (DoD) teleworkers and their systems administrators secure their networks and handle potential compromises. Keep Reading
Earlier this September, an unidentified photographer breached Joe Biden's Secret Service perimeter as the candidate boarded his charter plane at Johnstown-Cambria County Airport in Pennsylvania. Keep Reading
A Government Accountability Office (GAO) review has found that the Treasury Department and other federal agencies are taking steps to reduce cyber risks threatening the financial services sector. Keep Reading
Wray that relationships with other federal agencies, other nations, and the private sector will be critical to the strategy as the FBI will "not only pursue our own actions," but "enable our partners to defend networks, attribute malicious activity, sanction bad behavior, and take the fight to our adversaries overseas." Keep Reading
An Iran-based malicious cyber actor is targeting several industries mainly associated with information technology, government, healthcare, financial, insurance, and media sectors across the United States. Keep Reading
The two countries discussed policy approaches critical to supporting: 5G security; the free flow of data; public trust in artificial intelligence; emerging technologies; innovation; and the digital economy. Keep Reading
From now until November 3, every American has a role to play in protecting the election from threats against the democratic process. Keep Reading
The awards can be used for coordination with law enforcement; training for local law enforcement officers to prevent student violence; metal detectors, locks, lighting, and other deterrent measures; and technology for expedited notification of local law enforcement during an emergency. Keep Reading
A Government Accountability Office report says some federal agencies do not use Internet of Things (IoT) technology due to cybersecurity challenges and other concerns. Keep Reading
This September is the federal government's second annual insider threat awareness month, and this year's theme is resilience. Keep Reading
Malicious cyber actors have been known to use sophisticated phishing operations to target political parties and campaigns, think tanks, civic organizations, and associated individuals. Keep Reading