Trump’s FCC investigates Biden’s cybersecurity initiative due to China security issues
FCC Investigates Cybersecurity Program Over China Concerns President Donald Trump’s Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is slowing down the Biden administration’s cybersecurity initiative, launching an investigation into claims of “deep ties” with China that may jeopardize national security. Internal FCC documents indicate worries about the US CyberTrustmark (USCTM) program. The National Security Council at the FCC […]
Russia Launches Cybersecurity Partnership with Venezuela, Cuba, and North Korea
Russia Signs Information Security Agreement with Multiple Nations The Russian Foreign Ministry announced on Monday that it has entered into a joint agreement focused on “International Cooperation in the Field of Information Security” with over ten countries, including authoritarian regimes such as Venezuela, Cuba, Nicaragua, and North Korea. In a collective statement, Russia, alongside Belarus, […]
19 billion passwords exposed online shows significant weakness in cybersecurity
Passwords have become a major issue in the tech world, and it seems like it’s high time to say goodbye to them. Honestly, the weakest elements in cybersecurity are largely human actions. Organizations continue prioritizing high-tech security measures, but the biggest risk still lies with the everyday passwords people use. Recent research has uncovered a […]
Coinbase Reports Cybersecurity Issue Might Result in $400 Million Loss
Coinbase Cybersecurity Incident Could Cost Up to $400 Million A cybersecurity incident reported on Thursday has the potential to cost Coinbase an estimated $400 million. The company is still investigating the full repercussions of the attack, and details remain uncertain. In a filing, Coinbase mentioned, “Based on the information available, we estimate our possible losses […]
Nucor faces a cybersecurity issue, temporarily halting certain production activities.
Nucor Corporation, a leading steelmaker based in North Carolina, announced on Wednesday that it encountered a cybersecurity issue, prompting a temporary shutdown of some production operations as a precautionary measure. The company reported “unauthorized third-party access to certain IT systems” it utilizes. While specific production operations impacted by this temporary closure haven’t been disclosed in […]
Military Strategy Chat Sparks Concerns Over Signal App and Cybersecurity!
The use of messaging application Signal by high-ranking officials in the Trump administration’s national security sector raises concerns regarding the platform and the method by which the administration conveys sensitive government data. Cybersecurity professionals expressed their astonishment upon discovering that conversations included sensitive information, such as airstrike strategies, as reported on Monday by Atlantic Editor-in-Chief […]
Google parent to buy cybersecurity startup Wiz for $32B
Alphabet said Tuesday that Google parents will buy Wiz for around $32 billion in their biggest deals to double cybersecurity and reduce its edge in the cloud computing race with Amazon and Microsoft. The blockbuster helps Google with the rapidly growing cybersecurity solutions that companies use to remove significant risks, and tests the Trump administration's […]
Outgoing WH official calls for US to bolster cybersecurity workforce by hiring non-degree holders
Outgoing White House cyber czar Harry Corker has announced three key priorities to address the growing threat of digital attacks: more funding, less regulation and opening up cyber jobs to people without college degrees. I asked for something. With adversaries such as Iran, China and Russia mounting near-constant attacks on America's digital infrastructure, President Joe […]
Cybersecurity CEO Amit Yoran, 54, dies after cancer battle
Cybersecurity guru Amit Yoran, 54, a prominent expert in the field who previously worked for the Department of Homeland Security and has spoken on the subject on television, died after a battle with cancer. passed away, his company announced Saturday. Jolan, described as a “visionary” who took a leave of absence last month, died on […]
4 Cybersecurity Tips to Protect Your Family Online in 2025
As we head into 2025, here are some simple but effective cybersecurity solutions you can adopt to avoid the same fate as many Americans who fall victim to hacking, phishing, and identity theft. 2024 was another year of major data breaches, ransomware attacks, and hacks that exploited trivial software vulnerabilities, impacting both resource-rich businesses and […]