Multiple nation-state hackers infiltrate single aviation organization

A single aviation organization was infiltrated by the hackers using vulnerabilities on internet-facing devices.

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$858 billion defense bill focuses heavily on cyber. These are some highlights.

The National Defense Authorization Act omits some efforts such as one to compel federal contractors to provide software bills of material.

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Biden set to approve expansive authorities for Pentagon to carry out cyber operations

The State Department fought hard to win back the cyber ops’ authorities that it lost under the Trump administration but did not prevail

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U.S. Cyber Command deploys defensive operators to Croatia to hunt for malicious cyber activity

For the first time in U.S. Cyber Command history, a team of elite defensive cyber operators deployed to Croatia to hunt for malicious cyber activity on partner networks, returning with new insights and partnership that bolster the Nation’s defense. “Th… Continue reading U.S. Cyber Command deploys defensive operators to Croatia to hunt for malicious cyber activity

Cyber Command’s rotation ‘problem’ exacerbates talent shortage amid growing digital threat

Many former Cyber Command and NSA officials say the military’s rotation system and approach to retirement robs the military of cyber talent.

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U.S. Cyber Command exposes malware targeting Ukrainian entities

The details are part of an effort to help defend critical infrastructure “and our democratic values and institutions,” a spokesperson said.

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FBI director expects onslaught of digital assaults targeting midterm elections

U.S. Cyber Command has conducted 50 hunt forward operations to combat election interference and other threats to U.S. interests, according to Gen. Paul Nakasone.

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Cyber Command urges private sector to share intelligence, aid defensive digital operations

Frederick emphasized that Cyber Command relies on the private sector for intelligence and said he hopes more companies will report cyber incidents.

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Mixed results for Russia’s aggressive Ukraine information war, experts say

Russia want to control the internet in occupied Ukraine to feed the population disinformation — and to prevent Ukrainians from sharing video of Russian troops with Ukrainian soldiers, one expert said.

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House Armed Services chair calls national security software, systems ‘too vulnerable’

Rep. Adam Smith said the U.S. needs to invest in modernizing national security software and systems, which he said are vulnerable to cyberattacks.

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