News
Institute for Security and Technology Announces Winners of Third Annual Cyber Policy Awards
1+ hour, 36+ min ago (317+ words) The third annual gathering of the cyber policy community recognizes and celebrates those who drove significant progress in 2025 Seven individuals and organizations have been awarded the Atlas trophy for outstanding contributions to cyber policy at the Third Annual Cyber Policy…...
CISA Orders Federal Agencies to Strengthen Edge Device Security Amid Rising Cyber Threats
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (437+ words) CISA Orders Federal Agencies to Strengthen Edge Device Security Amid Rising Cyber Threats'Homeland Security Today CISA Orders Federal Agencies to Strengthen Edge Device Security Amid Rising Cyber Threats New Binding'Operational'Directive Requires Removal of Unsupported Hardware and Software to Reduce Risk…...
Notepad++ Hijacked by Suspected Chinese State-Sponsored Hackers
5+ day, 23+ hour ago (82+ words) Notepad++ Hijacked by Suspected Chinese State-Sponsored Hackers'Homeland Security Today Notepad++ Hijacked by Suspected Chinese State-Sponsored Hackers A software update mechanism for the popular text editor Notepad++ was hijacked by suspected Chinese state-sponsored hackers, allowing them to silently redirect some users…...
New Britain Ransomware Attack Disrupts City Systems, FBI Investigating
5+ day, 23+ hour ago (135+ words) A ransomware attack has disrupted New Britain, Connecticut's city network systems for more than 48 hours, forcing departments to operate with pen and paper while federal authorities investigate. New Britain Ransomware Attack Disrupts City Systems, FBI Investigating A ransomware attack has…...
Joint Special Operations University Extends Call for Papers
6+ day, 22+ hour ago (202+ words) The Joint Special Operations University (JSOU) is seeking new submissions for its Call for Special Operations Papers, focused on the Space'Cyber'SOF Nexus'a topic JSOU says is increasingly central to future conflict and operational advantage. The featured theme encourages original analysis…...
FBI Launches Operation Winter SHIELD to Help Organizations Strengthen Cyber Resilience
6+ day, 23+ hour ago (175+ words) The FBI has launched Operation Winter SHIELD (Securing Homeland Infrastructure by Enhancing Layered Defense), a new campaign designed to help organizations improve resilience against cyber intrusions by focusing on the 10 most impactful actions they can take right now. According to…...
Navy Veteran Working as Pentagon Contractor Indicted for Allegedly Leaking Classified Info to Reporter
1+ week, 15+ hour ago (158+ words) A federal grand jury in Maryland has indicted a Pentagon contractor whose alleged leaking of classified documents sparked an "outrageous" FBI raid on a Washington Post reporter's home. Navy Veteran Working as Pentagon Contractor Indicted for Allegedly Leaking Classified Info…...
2026 Homeland Security Threat Forecast: Part III, Systemic Risks
1+ week, 2+ day ago (368+ words) As addressed in Parts I and II, this year's forecasts address three interconnected areas of concern." Whether confronting a resurgent adversary oranticipatingthe next disruptive technology, these assessments offer a clear-eyed look at the challenges ahead and a foundation for the…...
CISA Urges Critical Infrastructure Organizations to Take Action Against Insider Threats
1+ week, 2+ day ago (442+ words) The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is calling on critical infrastructure organizations to take decisive action against insider threats. CISA Urges Critical Infrastructure Organizations to Take Action Against Insider Threats New Guidance Empowers Stakeholders Build Strong, Multi-Disciplinary Threat Management…...
UK Experts Release Annual Terrorism Threat Report, Warn Attack Risk Remains ‘Substantial’
1+ week, 2+ day ago (177+ words) UK terrorism risk and financing experts have released their Annual Terrorism Threat Report, outlining the current threat environment and the tactics most likely to be used in an attack. The report notes that the UK terrorism threat level remains "substantial,…...