While a Ransomware Task Force study of 2023 ransomware group disruptions finds they're often "tactical and temporary," report co-author Taylor Grossman said recent, major law enforcement actions may "really strategically pull them apart and make it harder for them to regroup."
The Department of Defense is set to implement significant changes to the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program, effective October 15, streamlining compliance for contractors by introducing a tiered system while enhancing security standards.
General hospitals in New York State must now report cyber incidents to state regulators within 72 hours under new cybersecurity requirements that went into effect on Oct. 2. The hospitals have until next fall to comply with a long list of other security mandates, including appointing a CISO.
The Social Security Administration is facing criticism for failing to update its fraud prevention technology, leaving financial institutions and federal authorities at risk of missing synthetic identity scams, according to a new Government Accountability Office report.
The U.S. Department of Justice is drafting new guidelines for law enforcement on the use of artificial intelligence and facial recognition tools to enhance public safety while safeguarding civil rights and ensuring ethical deployment, a senior official said Wednesday.
The European Council on Tuesday introduced a new sanctions framework to target Russian nationals and organizations engaged in malicious cyber activities such as election misinformation and disruptive cyberattacks. It seeks to address activities such as influence operations and hacking.
The latest Homeland Security threat assessment lists this year’s election cycle as a top concern for 2025 and a potential trigger for domestic terrorism. The agency says foreign adversaries and violent extremists may take advantage of the outcome to further sow discord in the United States.
A top official from the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency said Thursday the agency is planning to review updated federal implementation plans and ensure agencies are aligning with zero trust security objectives and addressing any funding gaps or technical challenges.
The state of Telangana, India, is taking a forward-thinking approach to harness the power of AI, from creating a robust framework to rolling out digital applications. Jayesh Ranjan, special chief secretary, Government of Telangana, shares the state's strategy for responsible AI implementation.
New voluntary ransomware guidance released during the International Counter Ransomware Initiative meeting this week calls for victims to report attacks to law enforcement on a more timely basis - and involve more advisers in deciding whether to pay a ransom.
The United States Justice Department is coordinating its cybercrime defense mission under a new strategic approach released Wednesday that aims to enhance the collection of electronic evidence, bolster international collaboration and focus on disrupting significant cybercrime actors.
As cyber fraud against senior citizens rises, at least four U.S. states are considering new legislation to fill the gaps in fraud protection normally covered by the federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. The bills would protect seniors by empowering banks to block suspicious transactions.
The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has updated the scope of the MOVEit hacking breach last year, telling a sister agency that the software supply chain attack affected more than 3.1 million individuals - about three times the number of victims disclosed publicly earlier this month.
Four more European Union nations have joined a United States government-led initiative launched in March to tackle spyware misuse globally. The move came amid growing criticism of the European Commission's failure to curb the EU's prolific spyware market.
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has released a new plan to further align federal cybersecurity operations that experts say will likely face significant implementation roadblocks due to a lack of funding, leadership buy-in and technical resources.
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