Policy & Regulation

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    UK authorities warn of pro-Russia groups targeting critical infrastructure, local government

    The alert comes just over a month after a joint advisory from CISA, the FBI and Western allies citing hacktivist activity against OT providers. 

    By • Jan. 20, 2026
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    DHS prepares replacement for critical infrastructure collaboration framework

    It remains unclear if the new system will include liability protections that companies say are necessary.

    By • Jan. 15, 2026
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    Risk Management

    An esclation of cyber risks facing businesses and government has made cyber resilience a major priority. 

    By Cybersecurity Dive staff
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    AI surges among top business risk concerns, while cybersecurity holds firm

    A report from Allianz Commercial shows the rapid embrace of AI is posing new challenges for enterprise leaders.

    By • Jan. 14, 2026
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    Trump resubmits Sean Plankey for CISA director

    It’s unclear when the Senate will act on Plankey’s nomination, which stalled last year after multiple senators blocked it.

    By • Jan. 14, 2026
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    Executives worry most about cyber-enabled fraud, geopolitics and AI

    The World Economic Forum’s wide-ranging new report also found strong global support for cyber regulation.

    By • Jan. 12, 2026
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    CISA’s 7 biggest challenges in 2026

    From infrastructure protection to improving morale, the cybersecurity agency has a lot on its plate — and it still lacks a leader.

    By • Jan. 9, 2026
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    Moody’s forecasts growing AI threats, regulatory friction for 2026

    The U.S. and the EU continue to pursue starkly different regulatory agendas, the research firm noted.

    By • Jan. 8, 2026
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    FCC IoT labeling program loses lead company after China probe

    It’s unclear if the FCC will seek to continue the program, which originated during the previous administration.

    By • Updated Jan. 6, 2026
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    Top lawmaker asks White House to address open-source software risks

    The Senate Intelligence Committee’s chairman voiced concern about foreign adversaries tampering with code.

    By • Dec. 19, 2025
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    Ransomware peaked in 2023 prior to law enforcement actions

    U.S. Treasury report shows drop in threat activity in the wake of aggressive takedown efforts.

    By • Dec. 8, 2025
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    Leading surveillance camera vendor signs CISA’s product-security pledge

    Axis Communications is the first major surveillance camera maker to vow to adhere to CISA’s security guidelines.

    By • Dec. 3, 2025
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    Senators push to renew cyber grant program for state, local governments

    Security experts and local officials say the program is vital to protecting the country.

    By • Dec. 2, 2025
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    SEC drops civil fraud case against SolarWinds

    Cybersecurity and legal experts considered the case a potential precedent-setter for risk disclosure.

    By • Nov. 20, 2025
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    FCC eliminates cybersecurity requirements for telecom companies

    Commissioners sharply disagreed over whether the rules were appropriate and necessary.

    By • Nov. 20, 2025
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    FCC plan to scrap telecom cyber rules draws congressional backlash

    A prominent U.S. senator wants the commission to rethink its plans.

    By • Nov. 19, 2025
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    US, allies sanction Russian bulletproof hosting firm

    Authorities say the company helped ransomware gangs and supported DDoS attacks.

    By • Nov. 19, 2025
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    Trump’s cyber strategy will emphasize adversary deterrence, industry partnerships

    Cyberattacks on the U.S. are “becoming more aggressive every passing day,” the national cyber director says.

    By • Nov. 18, 2025
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    US chips away at North Korean IT worker fraud

    Authorities have described Pyongyang’s revenue-generating schemes as threats to U.S. national and economic security.

    By • Nov. 17, 2025
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    Akira engaged in ransomware attacks against critical sectors

    The group has stepped up threat activity by abusing edge devices and other tools, reaping hundreds of millions of dollars in illicit gains.

    By • Updated Nov. 14, 2025
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    Government funding bill temporarily revives cybersecurity information-sharing law

    The spending legislation passed by Congress will reauthorize the CISA 2015 program through the end of January.

    By • Nov. 13, 2025
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    Nevada ransomware attack traced back to malware download by employee

    The state refused to pay a ransom and recovered 90% of the impacted data.

    By • Nov. 7, 2025
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    CISA, NSA unveil best-practices guide to address ongoing Exchange Server risks

    The guide follows CISA’s warnings in August about a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Exchange.

    By • Oct. 30, 2025
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    FCC will vote to scrap telecom cybersecurity requirements

    The commission’s Republican chair, who voted against the rules in January, calls them ineffective and illegal.

    By • Updated Oct. 31, 2025
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    Canadian authorities warn of hacktivists targeting exposed ICS devices

    Hackers have manipulated critical components at water utilities, oil and gas facilities, and agricultural sites in recent weeks.

    By • Updated Oct. 31, 2025
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    Conduent says data breach originally began with 2024 intrusion

    The cyberattack, which affected several state agencies, has also impacted multiple insurance providers.

    By • Oct. 27, 2025