Telecom exec: Salt Typhoon inspiring other hackers to use unconventional techniques | CyberScoop
AT&T’s chief information security officer said attackers are going where traditional defenses are less commonly employed.| CyberScoop
AT&T’s chief information security officer said attackers are going where traditional defenses are less commonly employed.| CyberScoop
Maggie Hassan cited evidence accumulating over the past two years that some Southeast Asian fraudsters scamming billions of dollars from U.S. citizens have leaned on Starlink.| CyberScoop
The Secret Service said Tuesday that it disrupted a network of electronic devices in the New York City area that posed imminent telecommunications-based threats to U.S. government officials and potentially the United Nations General Assembly.| CyberScoop
A notorious Chinese hacking campaign against telecommunications companies has now reached into a variety of additional sectors across the globe, including government, transportation, lodging and military targets.| CyberScoop
A new Microsoft report finds that the long-running threat group has gained positions on state-aligned ISPs and Russian telecoms, while tricking foreign embassy staff to download custom malware.| CyberScoop
The rules, introduced during the Biden administration, would force telecoms to notify customers when their personally identifiable information is exposed in a hack.| CyberScoop
Major cyber intrusions by the Chinese hacking groups known as Salt Typhoon and Volt Typhoon have forced the FBI to change its methods of hunting sophisticated threats, a top FBI cyber official said Wednesday.| CyberScoop
It would go beyond the FCC’s own proposal to regulate telecommunications carriers under federal wiretapping law.| CyberScoop
Opinion: Implementing new regulations amid the ongoing attack would be a massive misstep, cyber experts argue.| CyberScoop
The annual defense spending bill contains money the FCC has sought to use to reimburse telecommunications carriers for removing Chinese equipment.| CyberScoop
The subcommittee chair said the FCC has the ability to act now in response to Salt Typhoon targeting the 2024 presidential campaigns.| CyberScoop
The White House said Friday the Salt Typhoon breach occurred in large part due to failures at telecom companies to protect their systems.| CyberScoop
The outgoing chair weighs in on how the FCC has addressed newer technologies, efforts to respond to Chinese intrusions into U.S. telecom networks, and regulating AI in political ads.| CyberScoop
Steve Kramer will have 30 days to pay the fine for his work behind the call that used AI to imitate President Joe Biden’s voice.| CyberScoop
The proposed rules are a response to Salt Typhoon’s breach of at least eight U.S. telecom companies.| CyberScoop
Matt Bracken is editor in chief of FedScoop and the former managing editor of CyberScoop. Before joining Scoop News Group in 2023, Matt worked in various editing, reporting and digital roles at Morning Consult, The Baltimore Sun and the Arizona Daily Star. You can reach him at matt.bracken@scoopnewsgroup.com.| CyberScoop
Brian Harrell is the former assistant secretary for infrastructure protection at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. He currently serves as the vice president and chief security officer at the energy company AVANGRID.| CyberScoop
Former President Donald Trump gives a speech on tax reform at the Heritage Foundation’s President’s Club Meeting at a hotel in Washington, DC, on October 17, 2017. (MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images)| CyberScoop
Salesloft confirmed the impact is much more severe and widespread. (imageBROKER/Timon Schneider/Alamy) | CyberScoop
Jessica Rosenworcel, Chairwoman of the Federal Communications Commission testifies during a House Energy and Commerce Committee Subcommittee hearing on March 31, 2022. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images) | CyberScoop
Jessica Rosenworcel, Chairwoman of the Federal Communications Commission testifies during a House Energy and Commerce Committee Subcommittee hearing on March 31, 2022. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images) | CyberScoop
Jessica Rosenworcel, Chairwoman of the Federal Communications Commission testifies during a House Energy and Commerce Committee Subcommittee hearing on March 31, 2022. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images) | CyberScoop
The attacks, which involved fake job offers as a social engineering lure, were likely aimed at stealing proprietary information about drone manufacturing, ESET said in a report. The post North Korea’s Lazarus group attacked three companies involved in drone development appeared first on CyberScoop.| CyberScoop
The New York Department of Financial Services has clarified rules for financial institutions, highlighting AI oversight and lessons from recent cloud outages. The post New York updates third-party risk guidance, adds AI provisions appeared first on CyberScoop.| CyberScoop
The Department of Justice filed charges against Peter Williams, an Australian national who served as general manager of Trenchant, a specialized cybersecurity division within L3Harris. The post Ex-L3Harris executive accused of selling trade secrets to Russia appeared first on CyberScoop.| CyberScoop
The Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation program is oft-praised, but there are areas where it doesn’t yet excel, as a recent CISA emergency directive shows. The post F5 vulnerability highlights weak points in DHS’s CDM program appeared first on CyberScoop.| CyberScoop
The China-linked operation has grown from a phishing kit marketplace into an active and growing community supporting a decentralized large-scale phishing ecosystem. The post Researchers track surge in high-level Smishing Triad activity appeared first on CyberScoop.| CyberScoop
An open letter released Wednesday has called for a ban on the development of artificial intelligence systems considered to be “superintelligent” until there is broad scientific consensus that such technologies can be created both safely and in a manner the public supports. The statement, issued by the nonprofit Future of Life Institute, has been signed […] The post Open letter calls for prohibition on superintelligent AI, highlighting growing mainstream concern appeared first on Cyber...| CyberScoop
The annual implementation report recommends reversing Trump administration budget cuts, empowering the national cyber director and other steps. The post US ‘slipping’ on cybersecurity, annual Cyberspace Solarium Commission report concludes appeared first on CyberScoop.| CyberScoop
The Foreign Robocall Elimination Act would create a new task force and give policymakers granular insight into the notoriously complex telecommunications ecosystem. The post Robocalling task force bill advances in Senate appeared first on CyberScoop.| CyberScoop
The high-severity defect affects a widely used — but largely hidden — archive tool that spans many forks. The post Researchers uncover remote code execution flaw in abandoned Rust code library appeared first on CyberScoop.| CyberScoop
Veeam announced Tuesday it agreed to acquire Securiti AI for $1.725 billion, marking the data protection company’s largest acquisition and its entry into the artificial intelligence security market as enterprises struggle to deploy AI systems safely. The deal, expected to close in early December, comes as organizations face mounting challenges in managing data across fragmented […] The post Veeam acquires Securiti AI for $1.7 billion appeared first on CyberScoop.| CyberScoop
The scope of what insurers are covering is also narrowing as costs go up, said an association representative.| CyberScoop
It's the third to announce a successful attack since March.| CyberScoop
The figures published by Allianz represent the latest glimpse into how ransomware attacks are becoming exponentially more expensive.| CyberScoop
A pair of data breaches in late 2020 and early 2021 exposed driver’s license numbers of almost 200,000 people.| CyberScoop
The woes within the industry could mean significant ramifications for policyholders.| CyberScoop
New Jersey-based Crum & Forster recently unveiled a policy specifically designed to shield CISOs from personal liability.| CyberScoop
The administration expects to make "concrete announcements" about tackling root causes of cyberattacks, a senior official said.| CyberScoop
Unit 221B’s Allison Nixon said crackdowns have effectively shown the group that their actions carry real consequences.| CyberScoop
A spider hangs from the railing of a pedestrian bridge. (Moritz Frankenberg/Getty Images) | CyberScoop
A spider hangs from the railing of a pedestrian bridge. (Moritz Frankenberg/Getty Images) | CyberScoop
To defend “target rich, resource poor” critical infrastructure from cyberattacks, the U.S. must expand its patchwork volunteer system, a new report concludes.| CyberScoop
Sean Cairncross, CEO, Millenium Challenge Corporation, speaks onstage during the 2019 Concordia Annual Summit – Day 2 at Grand Hyatt New York on Sept. 24, in New York City. (Photo by Riccardo Savi/Getty Images for Concordia Summit) | CyberScoop
To defend “target rich, resource poor” critical infrastructure from cyberattacks, the U.S. must expand its patchwork volunteer system, a new report concludes.| CyberScoop
To defend “target rich, resource poor” critical infrastructure from cyberattacks, the U.S. must expand its patchwork volunteer system, a new report concludes.| CyberScoop
To defend “target rich, resource poor” critical infrastructure from cyberattacks, the U.S. must expand its patchwork volunteer system, a new report concludes.| CyberScoop
States are increasingly collaborating with cybercriminal groups to share resources and amplify attacks on critical infrastructure in rival nations, a new report finds.| CyberScoop
Officials at the cyber agency are doubling down on shifting the security onus to software makers.| CyberScoop
Director Jen Easterly said the agency's focus will include working with the C-suite, local officials and educators on key cyber issues.| CyberScoop
Safe Mode | CyberScoop
Verizon’s 2025 Data Breach Investigations Report noted a 37% increase in ransomware attacks and a 34% increase in exploited vulnerabilities.| CyberScoop
APT33 changed their code after a report in March. (Getty) | CyberScoop
AI coding is a big security problem when most security teams are still relying on tools designed for a world where human-written code remains prevalent.| CyberScoop
Even with all the testing, the company said in its released research that the model tightened up once it was “aware” it was being evaluated.| CyberScoop
Ukrainian officials accused the Russian government of 5,000 cyberattacks on 1,500 Ukrainian entites over several years in new report.| CyberScoop
Global network overlay on world map.| CyberScoop
A vendors looks at her phone in Hanoi on March 31. (Photo by Nhac Nguyen/AFP via Getty Images) | CyberScoop
Russia declared war against Ukraine on Feb. 24., 2022. Before, during and after the military campaign began, the CyberScoop staff has been tracking the cyber dimensions of the conflict.| CyberScoop
Symantec looks at how the spies use infected Microsoft Word attachments to implant backdoor files allowing for the delivery of more malware.| CyberScoop
Safe Mode | CyberScoop
A view of the Las Vegas Strip on November 16, 2023. (Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images) | CyberScoop
The sun flares over the headquarters of the U.S. Treasury on Jan. 3, 2024, in Washington, D.C. | CyberScoop
A picture of a toll booth in New Jersey. Scammers have been sending text messages about unpaid toll violations. (Getty Images) | CyberScoop
Authorities spanning 14 countries in Africa seized devices allegedly used for romance scams and extortion. (Interpol) | CyberScoop
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Hackers are sending spoofed emails that appear to be from FedEx, UPS and DHL that are meant to infect victims’ computers with Dridex.| CyberScoop
Treasury announced sanctions Thursday against two people and four entities allegedly involved in illicit remote IT workforce operations.| CyberScoop
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Security leaders at Mandiant and Google Cloud say nearly every major company has hired or received applications from North Korean nationals working on behalf of the country’s regime.| CyberScoop
Authorities said they froze and seized the allegedly illegally obtained funds when North Korean nationals attempted to launder money linked to the long-running conspiracy.| CyberScoop
REST Media has garnered millions of views on social media for its content targeting Moldova’s pro-EU leadership. Researchers say it’s a Kremlin operation.| CyberScoop
Rep. Mark Green, R-Tenn., chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, arrives before the start of a House Homeland Security Committee hearing in January of 2024. (Photo by Kent Nishimura/Getty Images) | CyberScoop
Chairman Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., (L), accompanied by Ranking Member Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich. (R), speaks during a Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs confirmation hearing for U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought on Jan. 15, 2025. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images) | CyberScoop
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(L-R) Rep. Nick LaLota R-N.Y., Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga. and Rep. Andrew Garbarino, R-N.Y., listen during a hearing with the House Committee on Homeland Security on Jan. 30, 2024. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images) | CyberScoop
The company says securing its products is its top priority after a series of damaging, embarrassing breaches.| CyberScoop
The Cyber Safety Review Board concluded in a report that Microsoft’s corporate culture has inappropriately deprioritized security.| CyberScoop
The NIST standards show that with one year of progress behind us, there are five years of opportunity ahead.| CyberScoop
Twitch is still investigating the apparent hack.| CyberScoop
The company didn't immediately respond to a request for comment.| CyberScoop
Algorithm disgorgement requires companies to remove products built on data they shouldn't have used in the first place.| CyberScoop
The agency sees ways that AI could help protect cyber networks, but also ways it could be an ethical quagmire or a tool for enemies of the United States.| CyberScoop
The CNIL hit the tech giants over their policy on cookies.| CyberScoop
"A couple folks have struggled with the idea that we're going to pat companies on the back for doing things they should already be doing," said one observer.| CyberScoop
There are few bigger realms of innovation than technology dedicated to outer space. Amazon is using that realm to spurn innovation in its own cybersecurity practices.| CyberScoop
Threat intel experts expounded on how their data does not only serve to temporarily disrupt malicious activity, but find, arrest and convict cybercriminals for their offenses.| CyberScoop
A sign is seen at the Microsoft headquarters on July 3, 2024, in Redmond, Washington. (David Ryder/Getty Images) | CyberScoop
A hearing to review FTC Chair Lina Khan's leadership turned into a debate over the commission's role overseeing Twitter's privacy practices.| CyberScoop
The incident follows a spree of ransomware and extortion attacks targeting multiple U.S.- and U.K.-based retailers, including grocery stores. The logistics company said its operations are impacted.| CyberScoop
According to the Securities and Exchange Commission, the company’s failures led to the loss of $6.6 million in client funds.| CyberScoop
Eric Council Jr. was charged with aggravated identity theft and access device fraud in connection with the January 2024 incident.| CyberScoop
Unisys, Avaya, Check Point and Mimecast will pay fines to settle charges that they downplayed in SEC filings the extent of the compromise.| CyberScoop
A study from Paul Hastings LLP new SEC cybersecurity disclosure rules have led to a 60% increase in reported incidents.| CyberScoop
The agency is rebranding a tech-focused unit in a move that some critics worry may be part of a larger shift away from regulating the crypto space.| CyberScoop
The electronics manufacturer and software vendor serves major automotive suppliers and top tech firms.| CyberScoop
The unknown hackers accessed CreditRiskMonitor employee data but not customer personal information, the company said.| CyberScoop
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Disaster was averted after widely used open-source packages were compromised via social engineering.| CyberScoop
