Cybersecurity
U.S. 'Has No Strategy' for Cyber War, Garry Kasparov Warns
The former world chess champion, who is now Avast's security ambassador, outlined how America should deal with cyber threats.
"Trump" Was Named in 1,200 Homeland Security Threat Reports Before Election
In this daily series, Newsweek explores the steps that led to the January 6 Capitol Riot.
Five Things Every Business Should Do to Prevent Cyber Attacks
With new IT policies and processes in place, companies won't be returning to the pre-pandemic status quo.
U.S. Security Hacks Linked to Group With Chinese Government Ties
The group was "interested in stealing credentials, maintaining access and gathering sensitive files from victim networks," a cybersecurity firm said.
Kissinger and Schmidt on the Perils of Military Brinkmanship in the AI Era
In this excerpt from their book, Kissinger, Schmidt, and Huttenlocher consider the transformations AI will impose on the planning, preparation and conduct of war. They conclude that humans remain essential to the equation.
U.S. Launches New Bureau to Combat Cybercrime After Rise in Cyberattacks
The creation of this new department serves as a product of Antony Blinken's belief that the country has entered a "fundamentally new era in global affairs."
Wave of Cyberattacks Hitting American Companies, Microsoft Warns
Microsoft has accused the Russian hacking group Nobelium of being responsible for the attack.
REvil Ransomware Group Servers Hit by Hacking Technique It Uses
REvil made headlines when it hacked the Colonial Pipeline in May, causing significant gasoline shortages.
Banning Drones from China Has Hurt U.S. Ability to Fight Forest Fires
As the head of the FCC moves to further restrict the use of Chinese drones, an internal DOI memo argues "there are no domestically produced UAS [unmanned aircraft systems] available" to fight fires the same way.
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It's National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Is Your Family Protected?
Security threats are everywhere online. Here's how to keep yourself and your family safe.
Ex-Trump Cybersecurity Head: Former President Trying to Overhaul Elections
"They've lost control and they don't have the ability to rein it back in," Christopher Krebs said of Republicans scared Trump will primary them.
Microsoft Details Threats to U.S. Cybersecurity; China, Russia Outlined
While China was not the most prolific hacker, it had a particularly high success rate of 44 percent when it did breach security networks.
U.S. Threatens Legal Action Against Gov't Contractors Who Hide System Hacks
"For too long, companies have chosen silence under the mistaken belief that it's less risky to hide a breach," Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco said.
U.S. Won't Follow China in Banning Crypto, SEC Chief Says
Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler said a ban on cryptocurrencies would be left up to Congress.
Businesses Could Soon Have to Disclose Ransomware Payouts
"The U.S. cannot continue to fight ransomware attacks with one hand tied behind our back," Rep. Deborah Ross said while announcing the Ransom Disclosure Act.
Russian Businesses React as Cybersecurity Expert Charged With Treason
Little information was provided regarding the case, which is classified as is typical of Russian treason investigations.
U.S. Cybersecurity Company Says China Likely Hacked Some Indian Orgs
The hacking group, given the temporary name TAG-28, used Winnti malware, which it said is exclusively used by several state-sponsored Chinese groups.
Lithuania Urges Its People to Throw Away Chinese Phones Over Censorship
An assessment by Lithuania's Defense Ministry found a remote censorship function could block phrases such as "free Tibet" and "long live Taiwan independence."
Indonesia Has No Evidence China Hacked Intelligence Service
The company said Indonesia's intelligence agency and nine other government agencies were compromised in the hack by "Mustang Panda."
Majority Want National Standards for How Personal Data Is Shared: Poll
Half of Americans believe their private text conversations aren't secure, and 64 percent say their social media activity is not very or not at all secure.
FBI Sees 'No Indication' Russia is Working to Stop Ransomware Attacks
At the Intelligence & National Security Summit, General Paul Nakasone said he's launching an efforts to link U.S. adversaries to cyberattacks.
Why the Next Cyber War Should be Fought by the Heartland
Energy corporations need to radically rethink the way they do business.
How to Update Your iPhone and Detect Pegasus Spyware After New Hack
Apple users are being urged to update iPhones, iPads, Apple Watches and Macs to protect against a security vulnerability.
Hackers Steal U.N. Data That Could Be Used for Government Cyberattacks
"Organizations like the U.N. are a high-value target for cyber espionage activity," Resecurity CEO Gene Yoo said.
Census Bureau Hit By Cyberattack in 2020, No Population Data Compromised
"No systems or data maintained and managed by the Census Bureau on behalf of the public were compromised, manipulated or lost," said U.S. Census Bureau Director Ron Jarmin.
T-Mobile Hacked for 5th Time in 4 Years; Nearly 50 Million Affected
Preliminary analysis of the data breach indicated the records of former or prospective customers who had at one point applied for credit were taken in the attack.
DAO Maker Hack Sees $7M Stolen From Thousands of Users in Latest DeFi Heist
The cyberattack resulted in the average user losing $1,250 before the platform was able to trace the exploitation.
Global CEOs Weigh the Risk of Doing Business in China as Tensions Rise
Xi Jinping hasn't kept his promise to play by the rules. Can the U.S. and Japan pressure Beijing—or should companies take their losses and pull out?
Saudi Aramco Facing $50M Extortion After Contractor Hack
The extortionist claimed a terabyte of Saudi Aramco data had been hacked, with an offer for the data to be deleted posted on the dark web.
'Trust No One' Should Be Our New Security Motto
To protect against cybersecurity breaches, every company should rethink who it considers a trusted partner.