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Deep Dive‘Suspended animation’: US government upheaval has frayed partnerships with critical infrastructure
Recent federal cuts, reorganizations and other disruptions have alarmed industry leaders, who say the government is a less reliable partner even as cyber threats increase.
By Eric Geller • June 25, 2025 -
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Federal officials, critical infrastructure leaders remain on guard for Iran-linked hacks
Amid an uneasy truce, security teams in the U.S. said they have not seen any credible or specific threats.
By David Jones • June 24, 2025 -
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Cyber insurance premiums drop for first time, report finds
Despite a decline in both premiums and prices, the market continues to be profitable.
By Eric Geller • June 24, 2025 -
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DHS warns of heightened cyber threat as US enters Iran conflict
Federal officials are warning that pro-Iran hacktivists or state-linked actors may target poorly secured U.S. networks.
By David Jones • June 23, 2025 -
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FTC reminds car dealers to protect customer data
The commission described how recently updated federal regulations affect dealerships — and their vendors.
By Eric Geller • Updated June 17, 2025 -
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SEC scraps proposed cybersecurity rules for investment advisers, market participants
The commission offered no rationale for removing rules that would have imposed security requirements on financial services providers.
By Eric Geller • Updated June 16, 2025 -
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Software vulnerabilities pile up at government agencies, research finds
A Veracode report reveals that government networks have accumulated years of unresolved security flaws, putting them at serious risk of exploitation.
By David Jones • June 12, 2025 -
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Trump scraps Biden software security, AI, post-quantum encryption efforts in new executive order
The White House accused the Biden administration of trying to “sneak problematic and distracting issues into cybersecurity policy.”
By Eric Geller • June 6, 2025 -
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Trump’s national cyber director nominee dodges criticism of funding cuts
Sean Cairncross said his managerial experience has prepared him well to lead a relatively new White House cyber unit.
By Eric Geller • June 5, 2025 -
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Water utilities mitigate equipment flaws after researchers find widespread exposures
Censys researchers said hundreds of water treatment facilities have taken steps to protect against malicious cyber intrusions.
By David Jones • June 5, 2025 -
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FBI, CISA warn Play ransomware targeting critical infrastructure with evolving techniques
The hacker group has breached hundreds of organizations and is working with others to exploit flaws in a popular remote support tool.
By David Jones • June 5, 2025 -
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Banking groups urge SEC to rescind Biden-era cybersecurity rule
The rule has exposed companies to liability risks while failing to provide investors with “decision-useful” information, the coalition said in a recent letter.
By Alexei Alexis • June 5, 2025 -
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Bipartisan bill proposes $50M cyber threat analysis program for energy sector
“Our national security depends on a resilient and secure energy grid,” said Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colo. Experts say the new effort would be welcomed by the private sector.
By Robert Walton • June 5, 2025 -
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CISA workforce cut by nearly one-third so far
The agency has lost roughly 1,000 staffers in the wake of the Trump administration’s workforce cuts, losses that could imperil its ability to protect government computer systems and critical infrastructure.
By Eric Geller • June 4, 2025 -
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Trump’s cyber nominees gain broad industry support
CISA director and national cyber director nominees could transform how the federal government engages with the private sector on cybersecurity issues.
By Eric Geller • Updated June 3, 2025 -
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Trump’s CISA budget lays out deep job cuts, program reductions
Critical infrastructure organizations and small businesses would get less support under the president’s fiscal 2026 funding plan.
By Eric Geller • Updated June 2, 2025 -
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Senate Democrats urge DHS to reconstitute CSRB
The lawmakers said the Cyber Safety Review Board’s work has made government agencies and private businesses more secure.
By Eric Geller • May 30, 2025 -
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CISA loses nearly all top officials as purge continues
Most of the leaders of the agency’s operating divisions and regional offices have left or will leave this month amid the Trump administration’s aggressive government-downsizing campaign.
By Eric Geller • May 27, 2025 -
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High-profile CISA departure adds to agency’s struggles
The Trump administration’s workforce purge is sapping CISA of its best talent, experts say. CISA deputy Matt Hartman is the latest to leave the agency.
By Eric Geller • May 20, 2025 -
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Major tech vendors call for streamlining US foreign cyber aid
A new coalition will push policymakers to change how the government oversees foreign purchases of U.S. cyber resources.
By Eric Geller • Updated May 21, 2025 -
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Researchers warn of China-backed espionage campaign targeting laid-off US workers
A report by FDD says an elaborate online recruiting effort is using LinkedIn and fake online companies to gather sensitive intelligence.
By David Jones • May 20, 2025 -
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AI is stirring mixed feelings among CFOs, survey finds
The research highlights a “trust gap between the untested promise of AI and the wariness of security and privacy risks,” finance software company Kyriba said.
By Alexei Alexis • May 19, 2025 -
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Hearing shows broad support for extension of cyber info-sharing law
With bipartisan support and backing from the private sector, the 2015 law appears to be on a glide path to reauthorization.
By Eric Geller • May 16, 2025 -
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FBI warns senior US officials are being impersonated using texts, AI-based voice cloning
Hackers are increasingly using vishing and smishing for state-backed espionage campaigns and major ransomware attacks.
By David Jones • May 16, 2025 -
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GOP lawmakers urge ban of networking vendor TP-Link, citing ties to China
The Trump administration is facing mounting pressure to formulate a strategy for addressing supply-chain threats that endanger national security.
By Eric Geller • May 15, 2025
