The National Security Agency (NSA) this week published recommendations regarding the use of specific passwords when looking to secure Cisco devices.
NSA Provides Guidance on Cisco Device Passwords
Russian Cyberspies Stole U.S. Defense Data in Attacks on Contractors
Cleared defense contractors working with the United States government have been targeted by Russian cyberspies whose goal is to obtain sensitive defense and intelligence data, according to an advisory issued on Wednesday by U.S. agencies.
CISA Urges Organizations to Patch Recent Chrome, Magento Zero-Days
The United States Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) on Tuesday announced that it has expanded its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog with nine more security flaws, including two recently addressed zero-days.
Google Offering $91,000 Rewards for Linux Kernel, GKE Zero-Days
Technology giant Google is offering bigger cash awards for hackers reporting critical security flaws affecting the Linux Kernel, GKE, Kubernetes, and kCTF.
Legit Security Raises $30M to Tackle Supply Chain Security
A team of Israeli entrepreneurs with roots in the application security ecosystem is taking a stab at software supply chain security with big backing from Bessemer Venture Partners.
CISA Again Warns U.S. Organizations of Potential Russian Cyberattacks
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is urging organizations to strengthen their security stance and stay on alert for potential Russian cyberattacks.
Lawmakers Introduce Combined Bill for Strengthening Critical Infrastructure Security
U.S. senators Gary Peters (D-MI) and Rob Portman (R-OH) this week introduced a legislative package whose goal is to strengthen the cybersecurity of critical infrastructure and government networks.
Ransomware Targeted 14 of 16 U.S. Critical Infrastructure Sectors in 2021
US, UK and Australia Warn of Increase in Sophisticated Ransomware Attacks
An increase in attack sophistication is proof of the growing threat that ransomware poses to all organizations, cybersecurity agencies from the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia said on Wednesday.
FCC: Telecom Firms Requested $5.6 Billion to Replace Chinese Gear
The U.S. government has allocated $1.9 billion to help small telecom providers replace Chinese equipment in their networks, but the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) says these companies have requested $5.6 billion.
Breach of Washington State Database May Expose Personal Information
The Washington State Department of Licensing said the personal information of potentially millions of licensed professionals may have been exposed after it detected suspicious activity on its online licensing system.
