(Stock /Getty Images) Experian tool exposed partial Social Security numbers, putting customers at risk The problem with using Social Security numbers to authenticate consumers goes much deeper than Experian, experts say. Oct 31, 2022 By Tonya Riley
A collection of meme posted by NSA Cybersecurity Director Rob Joyce his @NSA_CSDirector account. Spy agency embraces meme culture and the internet is here for it The NSA cybersecurity director's memes suggest the Pentagon may have finally figured out how to use internet culture to its advantage. Oct 31, 2022 By Suzanne Smalley
The White House in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Caroline Purser/Getty Images) White House seeks international cooperation to thwart growing ransomware threat During the International Counter Ransomware Summit in Washington, participants will discuss how to increase resilience against ransomware. Oct 31, 2022 By Tonya Riley
Overhead wire grid on train line. (Photo by Gerard Hermand/Getty Images) CISA’s critical infrastructure performance goals win praise, but questions remain about effectiveness The performance goals that industrial cybersecurity experts welcomed could be overshadowed by incoming mandates. Oct 28, 2022 By Christian Vasquez
Ambassador at Large for Cyberspace and Digital Policy Nate Fick, right, spoke at the Stanford Law School in Stanford, Calif., with Secretary of State Antony Blinken, left, and Jennifer S. Martínez, dean of law school, on Oct. 17. (Photo by Ronny Przysucha/State Department) From ‘Generation Kill’ to driving digital diplomacy: Nate Fick digs into role as first U.S. cyber ambassador Fick says the State Department 'has a rightful place to assert leadership' when it comes to setting American cyber policy. Oct 28, 2022 By Suzanne Smalley
Demonstrators hold placards with the faces of Iranian women Nika Shahkarami and Masha Amini and the words “Woman Life Freedom” written during a rally in support of Iranian protests, in Paris on October 9, 2022, following the death of Iranian woman Mahsa Amini in Iran. (Photo by JULIEN DE ROSA/AFP via Getty Images) U.S. sanctions two Iranian cyber operatives over crackdowns on Mahsa Amini protests The pair started a cyber training academy that supports Iranian intelligence in the brutal response to protests, the U.S. government said. Oct 27, 2022 By AJ Vicens
Stickers on the ballot box at a polling place during early voting on October 25, 2022 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images) Americans should be ready — and watching — for Russian meddling in the midterms and beyond Considering Putin’s threats against the West, it is unlikely Moscow will waive an opportunity to undermine the U.S. during election season. Oct 27, 2022 By Bilyana Lilly
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Director Jen Easterly testified before a House Homeland Security Subcommittee on April 28. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images) CISA announces cybersecurity performance goals for critical infrastructure The voluntary goals are meant to be a starting guide for critical infrastructure in both IT and OT environments. Oct 27, 2022 By Christian Vasquez
Chemical plant. Getty Images White House announces 100-day cyber sprint for chemical sector The sprint is the latest effort from the White House to improve cybersecurity and monitoring in industrial control systems. Oct 26, 2022 By Christian Vasquez
The U.S. Department of Justice. (bpperry/Getty Images) Notorious hacker know as ‘Spdrman’ arraigned for role in Real Deal dark web marketplace Daniel Kaye is suspected in numerous cybercrimes and previously served time for knocking out the internet for the entire country of Liberia. Oct 26, 2022 By AJ Vicens