Why the Biden administration needs a National Cyber Director more than ever

As the Biden-Harris administration thinks about cyber appointments and cyber strategy for the first 100 days of the administration, appointing a National Cyber Director role requiring Senate confirmation is critical. The National Cyber Director will coordinate, support, and deconflict efforts on cyber, technology, and related issues led by executive branch agencies, engage the private sector to build trust and advance shared priorities, and represent the administration at home and abroad on cyber. The administration will face a number of cybersecurity and technology challenges upon entering the White House. Effective mobilization and coordination of the government, and engagement with industry and civil society requires a coordinated strategy led by an empowered National Cyber Director who is responsible for the work. That person also must be able to hold federal agencies accountable. The cybersecurity landscape has only grown more complex since President-Elect Biden left office as vice president. Election security, foreign investment […]

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$100M Botnet Scheme Lands Cybercriminal 8 Years in Jail

Aleksandr Brovko faces jail time after stealing $100 million worth of personal identifiable information (PII) and financial data over the course of more than 10 years. Continue reading $100M Botnet Scheme Lands Cybercriminal 8 Years in Jail

U.S. Levies Sanctions Against Russian Research Institution Linked to Triton Malware

The latest in a flurry of actions this week, tied to foreign threats against U.S. computer systems, includes sanctions by the Department of the Treasury. Continue reading U.S. Levies Sanctions Against Russian Research Institution Linked to Triton Malware

Rapper Who Bragged About Defrauding US CARES Act Program Could Face Up to 22 Years in Prison

A rapper who bragged about fleecing the US Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) on YouTube was arrested for allegedly defrauding the government of $1.2 million in benefits, the Department of Justice (DOJ) disclosed on Friday. According to a press rel… Continue reading Rapper Who Bragged About Defrauding US CARES Act Program Could Face Up to 22 Years in Prison

Video-Game Piracy Group ‘Team Xecuter’ Leaders in Custody

The two alleged leaders of Team Xecuter targeted popular consoles like the Nintendo Switch, the Sony PlayStation Classic and Microsoft Xbox. Continue reading Video-Game Piracy Group ‘Team Xecuter’ Leaders in Custody

APT41 Operatives Indicted as Sophisticated Hacking Activity Continues

Five alleged members of the China-linked advanced threat group and two associates have been indicted by a Federal grand jury, on dozens of charges. Continue reading APT41 Operatives Indicted as Sophisticated Hacking Activity Continues

DoJ Indicts Two Hackers for Defacing Websites with Pro-Iran Messages

The two hackers allegedly hacked more than 50 websites hosted in the U.S. and vandalized them with pro-Iran messages. Continue reading DoJ Indicts Two Hackers for Defacing Websites with Pro-Iran Messages

DoJ Aims to Seize 280 Cryptocurrency Accounts Used by Hackers

Complaint details collaboration with China to funnel $250m in stolen funds as part of state-sponsored attacks. Continue reading DoJ Aims to Seize 280 Cryptocurrency Accounts Used by Hackers