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Research reveals possible privacy gaps in Apple Intelligence’s data handling

Posted on August 8, 2025 by Greg Otto

LAS VEGAS — One of the big worries during the generative AI boom is where exactly data is traveling when users enter queries or commands into the system. According to new research, those worries may also extend to one of the world’s most popular consumer technology companies. Apple’s artificial intelligence ecosystem, known as Apple Intelligence, […]

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Federal courts to ramp up filing system security after ‘recent escalated cyberattacks’

Posted on August 8, 2025 by Greg Otto

The statement from the U.S. court system follows reports that the judiciary suffered a recent cyber breach.

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Army Secretary forces West Point to rescind appointment given to Easterly

Posted on July 30, 2025 by Greg Otto

The U.S. Military Academy announced Tuesday that the former CISA head would join the Department of Social Sciences. Secretary Dan Driscoll pulled the offer Wednesday.

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Palo Alto Networks to acquire CyberArk for $25 billion

Posted on July 30, 2025 by Greg Otto

The deal is a further example of tech market consolidation and positioning to guard against threats to enterprise AI systems.

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CISA is facing a tight CIRCIA deadline. Here’s how Sean Plankey can attempt to meet it

Posted on July 30, 2025 by Greg Otto

The agency has two months to publish its final rule. It will not meet that mark, but a new CISA director has the tools to move the program forward.

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Minnesota governor activates National Guard amid St. Paul cyberattack

Posted on July 29, 2025 by Greg Otto

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz activated the state national guard to help respond to an ongoing cyberattack on the state’s capital city.

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US offers $15 million reward for info on North Korean nationals involved in global criminal network

Posted on July 25, 2025 by Greg Otto

The announcement comes as an Arizona woman was sentenced to more than eight years in jail for her role in running a laptop farm.

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UK moves to ban public sector organizations from making ransom payments

Posted on July 22, 2025 by Greg Otto

Private companies would also have to report to the government if they plan to pay off cybercriminals.

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Why it’s time for the US to go on offense in cyberspace

Posted on July 21, 2025 by Greg Otto

The U.S. is stepping into a new cyber era, and it comes not a moment too soon. With the Trump administration’s sweeping $1 billion cyber initiative in the “Big Beautiful Bill” and growing congressional momentum under the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to strengthen cyber deterrence, we’re seeing a shift in posture that many […]

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