Trump Administration Dismantles Critical Election Security Programs
Federal election security initiatives face dramatic cuts as the Trump administration halts CISA activities and disbands key FBI task forces. The changes come amid growing evidence of foreign threats to election systems, leaving state and local officials scrambling to protect voting infrastructure.
Massive Botnet Deploys 2.8M IPs in Global VPN Infrastructure Attack
A massive cyber attack campaign utilizing 2.8 million compromised IP addresses is targeting major VPN and security devices worldwide through automated brute force attempts. The attack, largely originating from US-based IPs, employs a botnet of hijacked consumer routers to route malicious traffic through organizational networks.
CISA Under Fire: Homeland Security Nominee Calls for Major Agency Overhaul
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem, nominee for Secretary of Homeland Security, advocates for a streamlined CISA focused solely on cybersecurity threats. During Senate confirmation hearings, she criticized the agency's disinformation work while facing questions about her own cybersecurity record as governor.
Chinese Hackers Breach US Treasury Through Third-Party Security Provider
The US Treasury Department revealed a major cybersecurity breach by Chinese state-sponsored hackers who gained access through BeyondTrust, a third-party security provider. The incident, classified as 'major,' prompted immediate response from federal agencies including the FBI and CISA.
Chinese State Hackers Breach U.S. Treasury Using Stolen Security Key
The U.S. Treasury Department revealed a major cybersecurity breach in December by Chinese government-backed hackers who gained unauthorized access using a stolen vendor security key. While unclassified documents were compromised, officials report the threat has been contained with help from CISA.
CISA Sets 2025 Deadline for Federal Agencies to Secure Microsoft Cloud Services
CISA has issued a new directive requiring federal agencies to implement enhanced security measures for Microsoft cloud environments by mid-2025. The directive establishes key deadlines for cloud tenant inventory, security assessment tools deployment, and implementation of secure baselines.
U.S. Government Urges Nationwide Adoption of Encrypted Messaging After Major Cyber Attack
Following a massive Chinese hack of major U.S. telecom companies, federal agencies are taking the unprecedented step of encouraging all Americans to use end-to-end encrypted messaging platforms. The initiative represents a significant shift in government stance on encryption technology amid rising cybersecurity threats.
U.S. Government Urges Shift to Encrypted Apps Following Major Chinese Cyberattack
Federal officials strongly recommend Americans adopt encrypted messaging apps after a massive Chinese espionage campaign compromised major U.S. telecommunications networks. The 'Salt Typhoon' breach exposed call records, conversations, and surveillance systems, prompting urgent cybersecurity guidance from CISA.
FBI and CISA Urge Americans to Abandon Unsecured Cross-Platform Texting
Federal agencies warn against standard texting between iPhone and Android devices due to encryption vulnerabilities, especially amid Chinese cyber threats. Officials strongly recommend switching to fully encrypted messaging apps as Apple prepares to release iOS 18.2 with new messaging options.
Texas Engineering Firm ENGlobal Hit by Disruptive Ransomware Attack
Houston-based ENGlobal Corporation, a key contractor for U.S. government agencies, faces operational disruption following a ransomware attack discovered on November 25. The engineering firm has engaged cybersecurity experts while working to restore critical systems and assess potential data theft.