Trump pauses on grants, aid leaves federal cyber programs in state of confusion

A series of moves from the president raises questions about what’s next for the federal government’s many cyber grant and aid initiatives.

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Second Biden cyber executive order directs agency action on fed security, AI, space

A draft obtained by CyberScoop would give the sitting president a short window to sign it before his exit.

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Trump and others want to ramp up cyber offense, but there’s plenty of doubt about the idea

In recent months, incoming Trump administration national security adviser Mike Waltz and some lawmakers have suggested that in response to Chinese cyber breaches, the United States needs to prioritize taking more aggressive offensive actions in cyberspace rather than emphasizing defense. It’s been said before. And it’s easier said than done. Experts that spoke with reporters […]

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Trio of South Dakota politicians set to have bigger roles on cybersecurity

The little-populated state is seeing its governor and two senators move into key positions to influence cyber policy.

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Iranian-linked hackers collaborate with ransomware affiliates, feds say

The group’s side hustle may not have explicit permission from its Iranian government sponsor.

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DOJ sues Georgia Tech over allegedly failing to meet cyber requirements for DOD contracts

The suit relies on a Civil War-era law that DOJ has increasingly turned to for cyber cases.

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Mattis: Don’t create separate military cyber service

The former defense secretary said U.S. Cyber Command needs emergency authority to be able to operate inside the United States.

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FCC wants rules for ‘most important part of the internet you’ve probably never heard of’

U.S. agencies want to secure the Border Gateway Protocol, but experts question whether their approach could worsen security.

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Pentagon investigating theft of sensitive files by ransomware group

The ransomware group ALPHV is threatening to leak data obtained from a Virginia IT services company that contracts with the U.S. military.

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Age-old problems to sharing cyber threat info remain, IG report finds

Over-classification, a deluge of data and insufficient human and technological resources all hinder the sharing of threat data.

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