Iranian hackers are going after critical infrastructure sector passwords, agencies caution

An international advisory says that the purpose of the “brute force” attacks is to sell the info to cybercrime forums.

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CISA advisory committee approves four draft reports on critical infrastructure resilience

Each report includes recommendations for the cyber agency to tackle, with the overarching goal of combating threats from China.

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Lawmakers press agencies, telecoms for more details on Salt Typhoon hacks

On Thursday, Republican and Democratic leaders on the House Energy and Commerce Committee wrote to the three telecommunication firms asking for more information on their response, calling the incident “extremely alarming for both economic and national security reasons.”

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Agencies warn about Russian government hackers going after unpatched vulnerabilities

The SVR is conducting its targeting both specifically and broadly, the U.S. and U.K. cyber agencies said.

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White House is prioritizing secure internet routing, using memory safe languages

National Cyber Director Harry Coker says the Biden administration is focusing on securing foundational technologies.

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Senator Calls Out John Deere For Clean Air Act Violations, Blocking Farmer Repairs

“The Fight to Repair Newsletter is reporting that U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren is calling out agricultural equipment giant John Deere for possible violations of the federal Clean Air Act and a years-long pattern of thwarting owners’ ability to repair … Continue reading Senator Calls Out John Deere For Clean Air Act Violations, Blocking Farmer Repairs

What’s new from this year’s Counter Ransomware Initiative summit, and what’s next

Action plans, different kinds of meetings and more have all been in the mix, top administration officials told CyberScoop.

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America’s allies are shifting: Cyberspace is about persistence, not deterrence

Countries like the United Kingdom, Japan, and Canada are adopting the U.S.’s proactive cyber strategy to anticipate and mitigate vulnerabilities, reflecting a shift away from deterrence.

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