Don’t let DOGE destroy CISA

Elon Musk’s DOGE isn’t about efficiency — it’s about destruction. We should not let this administration tear down our best defenses against those trying to attack us in cyberspace.

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Preparing for the post-quantum era: a CIO’s guide to securing the future of encryption

Here’s why CIOs must lead post-quantum cryptography adoption in 2025 to secure digital assets and future-proof organizations.

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Proofpoint to acquire Hornetsecurity for over $1 billion

Proofpoint has entered into an agreement to acquire Hornetsecurity Group, a Germany-based provider of Microsoft 365 security services, in a deal reportedly valued at more than $1 billion. The acquisition, described as the largest in Proofpoint’s history, comes amid accelerating consolidation in the cybersecurity industry as companies seek to broaden their offerings to enterprise customers […]

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North Korea’s ‘state-run syndicate’ looks at cyber operations as a survival mechanism

A new report from DTEX Systems is the deepest look at how North Korea’s remote IT workforce schemes are the tip of the iceberg when it comes to its cyber operations.

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CVE Foundation eyes year-end launch following 11th-hour rescue of MITRE program

An apparent bureaucratic contract snafu has sparked a fire under experts trying to save the CVE program from the precarity of a single government funder. One rival to the existing program says it is ready to launch in December.

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Google adds suite of security features to Android 16

Google is rolling out new security features for Android devices as part of its latest operating system update, Android 16, reinforcing its ongoing efforts to guard users against ever-changing threats.  The measures target a spectrum of risks, from financial scams and impersonation attacks to theft protection and malware. One of the central advancements highlighted Tuesday […]

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Six DDoS sites seized in multi-national law enforcement operation

Four countries, including the U.S., arrested four people as part of Operation PowerOFF.

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