Investigator says differing names for hacker groups, hackers studying investigative methods hinders law enforcement

Competing agencies and districts are another hurdle for prosecutions, an investigator said in a recent speech.

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DHS says CISA won’t stop looking at Russian cyber threats

The statement is a rebuttal to stories suggesting otherwise.

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Cyber workforce legislation vote gives rise to partisan rift on House Homeland Security Committee

Democrats voted against a bill they once supported, citing President Trump’s actions on cyber personnel.

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Karen Evans steps into a leading federal cyber position: executive assistant director for cybersecurity at CISA

The experienced cyber and IT government hand takes on a role leading the cybersecurity half of the agency.

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A major cybersecurity law is expiring soon — and advocates are prepping to push Congress for renewal 

The 2015 Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act provides vital legal protections for cyber threat sharing initiatives, they say.

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House Dems say DOGE is leaving publicly exposed entry points into government systems

A letter from a trio of lawmakers says the group has “left multiple government agencies vulnerable to cyberattacks” from foreign entities.

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Former NSA, Cyber Command chief Paul Nakasone says U.S. falling behind its enemies in cyberspace

In a wide-ranging speech and interview, Nakasone also talked about Trump administration moves and the shape of cyber offensive operations.

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No, that’s not the acting head of the Social Security Administration. That’s a former CISA employee.

As CISA removes anti-disinformation personnel, one of its own former employees has fallen victim to a case of mistaken identity.

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Salt Typhoon telecom breach remarkable for its ‘indiscriminate’ targeting, FBI official says

Speaking at a conference presented by CyberScoop, Cynthia Kaiser said the impact of the breach could last forever.

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Trump picks Sean Cairncross for national cyber director

Cairncross doesn’t have any obvious major cyber experience, but has served at the RNC and White House.

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