NSO Group owes $168M in damages to WhatsApp over spyware infections, jury says

It’s a major ruling in a landmark lawsuit that has had plenty of twists and turns — with more likely to come.

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House appropriators have reservations — or worse — about proposed CISA cuts

A top Republican said lawmakers needed more information about the proposed reductions, while Democrats were more searing in their criticisms.

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AI speeds up analysis work for humans, two federal cyber officials say

More broadly, AI is viewed as being a double-edged sword in cybersecurity, one that can bolster both defensive and offensive operations.

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Judge limits evidence about NSO Group customers, victims in damages trial

The ruling strikes at NSO Group’s fundamental strategy in the case, one observer noted.

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Chris Krebs resigns from SentinelOne to focus on fighting Trump’s executive order

The former CISA director departed the cybersecurity company in response to the order, which directs DOJ to investigate him.

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35 countries use Chinese networks for transporting mobile user traffic, posing cyber risks

An analysis from iVerify found U.S. allies on the list where mobile providers employ China-based networks.

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Exclusive: Peters, Rounds tee up bill to renew expiring cyber threat information sharing law

The law is due to lapse in September, something cyber experts and industry officials say would be a huge loss.

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Chinese law enforcement places NSA operatives on wanted list over alleged cyberattacks

The allegations, supported by the foreign ministry, are more specific and aggressive than usual and say the U.S. sought to disrupt the Asian Winter Games.

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Rep. Swalwell demands Hill briefing on planned CISA personnel cuts

The top Democrat on a cybersecurity subcommittee says the “drastic reorganization” obligates CISA’s acting director to discuss its plans with lawmakers.

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