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Arizona election website hacked; Secretary of State keeps feds in the dark
Arizona's election website was hacked in June 2024, with hackers replacing candidate photos; the state's Secretary of State chose not to inform federal agencies due to concerns about political interference, highlighting a breakdown in cybersecurity cooperation and election security under the Trump a...
Arizona election website hacked; Secretary of State keeps feds in the dark
Arizona's election website was hacked in June 2024, with hackers replacing candidate photos; the state's Secretary of State chose not to inform federal agencies due to concerns about political interference, highlighting a breakdown in cybersecurity cooperation and election security under the Trump a...
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48% Bias Score
FBI and CISA Warn of Unsophisticated Hacker Attacks on U.S. Critical Infrastructure
The FBI and CISA issued a joint warning on May 6th about unsophisticated hackers targeting U.S. energy and transportation systems, exploiting poor cyber hygiene to cause operational disruptions and potential physical damage, urging infrastructure owners to immediately improve security practices.
FBI and CISA Warn of Unsophisticated Hacker Attacks on U.S. Critical Infrastructure
The FBI and CISA issued a joint warning on May 6th about unsophisticated hackers targeting U.S. energy and transportation systems, exploiting poor cyber hygiene to cause operational disruptions and potential physical damage, urging infrastructure owners to immediately improve security practices.
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52% Bias Score
FBI and CISA Issue Joint Alert on Medusa Ransomware, Recommend Immediate 2FA Enablement
The FBI and CISA issued a joint cybersecurity advisory on March 12th warning about the Medusa ransomware group, which has targeted at least 300 critical infrastructure organizations since June 2021, recommending 2FA for webmail and VPNs as an immediate mitigation step.
FBI and CISA Issue Joint Alert on Medusa Ransomware, Recommend Immediate 2FA Enablement
The FBI and CISA issued a joint cybersecurity advisory on March 12th warning about the Medusa ransomware group, which has targeted at least 300 critical infrastructure organizations since June 2021, recommending 2FA for webmail and VPNs as an immediate mitigation step.
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44% Bias Score
FBI Warns of Ghost Ransomware Exploiting Unpatched Vulnerabilities
A joint FBI and CISA advisory warns of the Ghost ransomware group, operating out of China, exploiting unpatched vulnerabilities in software like Fortinet FortiOS, Adobe ColdFusion, Microsoft SharePoint, and Exchange (ProxyShell) to deploy ransomware across 70+ countries, differing from typical phish...
FBI Warns of Ghost Ransomware Exploiting Unpatched Vulnerabilities
A joint FBI and CISA advisory warns of the Ghost ransomware group, operating out of China, exploiting unpatched vulnerabilities in software like Fortinet FortiOS, Adobe ColdFusion, Microsoft SharePoint, and Exchange (ProxyShell) to deploy ransomware across 70+ countries, differing from typical phish...
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52% Bias Score
Noem's CISA Restructuring: A Return to Technical Focus Amidst Hybrid Threat Concerns
Kristi Noem's confirmation as CISA director signals a return to core technical cybersecurity, eliminating involvement in disinformation and election interference; however, this contradicts a recent executive order expanding CISA's mission, potentially leaving gaps in national security.
Noem's CISA Restructuring: A Return to Technical Focus Amidst Hybrid Threat Concerns
Kristi Noem's confirmation as CISA director signals a return to core technical cybersecurity, eliminating involvement in disinformation and election interference; however, this contradicts a recent executive order expanding CISA's mission, potentially leaving gaps in national security.
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40% Bias Score
Biden's Last-Minute Cybersecurity Order: A Roadmap or a Minefield?
President Biden's January 16, 2025 executive order mandates wide-ranging cybersecurity improvements across federal systems and the private sector by imposing multiple deadlines within 90-240 days, raising concerns about its timing and potential impact on the incoming Trump administration.
Biden's Last-Minute Cybersecurity Order: A Roadmap or a Minefield?
President Biden's January 16, 2025 executive order mandates wide-ranging cybersecurity improvements across federal systems and the private sector by imposing multiple deadlines within 90-240 days, raising concerns about its timing and potential impact on the incoming Trump administration.
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56% Bias Score
FBI, CISA Warn of Surge in Play Ransomware Attacks
The FBI and CISA issued a joint cybersecurity advisory warning about a sharp increase in Play ransomware attacks in May, affecting 900 organizations across various sectors, exploiting vulnerabilities in multiple systems, and using sophisticated techniques for lateral movement.
FBI, CISA Warn of Surge in Play Ransomware Attacks
The FBI and CISA issued a joint cybersecurity advisory warning about a sharp increase in Play ransomware attacks in May, affecting 900 organizations across various sectors, exploiting vulnerabilities in multiple systems, and using sophisticated techniques for lateral movement.
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48% Bias Score
FBI, CISA Urge 2FA Activation Amidst Medusa Ransomware Attacks
The FBI and CISA issued a joint advisory (AA25-071A) urging immediate activation of two-factor authentication for all webmail and VPN accounts due to over 300 Medusa ransomware attacks since 2021; researchers discovered that these attacks use a "bring-your-own-vulnerable driver" method to disable an...
FBI, CISA Urge 2FA Activation Amidst Medusa Ransomware Attacks
The FBI and CISA issued a joint advisory (AA25-071A) urging immediate activation of two-factor authentication for all webmail and VPN accounts due to over 300 Medusa ransomware attacks since 2021; researchers discovered that these attacks use a "bring-your-own-vulnerable driver" method to disable an...
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36% Bias Score
US Cuts Cybersecurity Funding, Raising Election Security Concerns
The United States has slashed millions of dollars from two cybersecurity initiatives, including one supporting state and local election officials, prompting concerns about election security and foreign interference, especially with CISA's ongoing review and over a dozen employees placed on leave.
US Cuts Cybersecurity Funding, Raising Election Security Concerns
The United States has slashed millions of dollars from two cybersecurity initiatives, including one supporting state and local election officials, prompting concerns about election security and foreign interference, especially with CISA's ongoing review and over a dozen employees placed on leave.
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40% Bias Score
CISA Election Security Staff Placed on Leave, Jeopardizing 2024 Election Preparations
Seventeen U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) employees, including ten regional election security specialists, were placed on administrative leave, jeopardizing election security support for state and local election offices nationwide ahead of the 2024 election, amid critici...
CISA Election Security Staff Placed on Leave, Jeopardizing 2024 Election Preparations
Seventeen U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) employees, including ten regional election security specialists, were placed on administrative leave, jeopardizing election security support for state and local election offices nationwide ahead of the 2024 election, amid critici...
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36% Bias Score
CISA's Election Security Role Faces Political Opposition
Jen Easterly, outgoing head of the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), voiced concern over the agency's future election security role amid Republican calls to reduce or eliminate its responsibilities, highlighting successful collaborations and the increasing threat of forei...
CISA's Election Security Role Faces Political Opposition
Jen Easterly, outgoing head of the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), voiced concern over the agency's future election security role amid Republican calls to reduce or eliminate its responsibilities, highlighting successful collaborations and the increasing threat of forei...
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36% Bias Score
CISA Mandates Enhanced Security Measures for U.S. Officials
CISA issued new cybersecurity guidance for U.S. officials, mandating end-to-end encrypted communication apps like Signal and FIDO phishing-resistant authentication, eliminating SMS for 2FA due to security vulnerabilities, following the Salt Typhoon infiltration.
CISA Mandates Enhanced Security Measures for U.S. Officials
CISA issued new cybersecurity guidance for U.S. officials, mandating end-to-end encrypted communication apps like Signal and FIDO phishing-resistant authentication, eliminating SMS for 2FA due to security vulnerabilities, following the Salt Typhoon infiltration.
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48% Bias Score
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