From Cyberscoop
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Exploitation of vulnerabilities almost tripled as a source of data breaches last year
Verizon’s annual data breach report identified the MOVEit hack as the “poster child” of the phenomenon.
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Easterly appeals to Congress on CISA funding, citing Chinese threats to critical infrastructure
The director of the agency told the House Appropriations Committee that a $150 million fund would allow CISA to bolster three key initiatives.
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US spy agencies to share intelligence on critical infrastructure in policy revamp
A revised policy document aims to clarify the roles and responsibilities of federal agencies responsible for securing U.S. critical infrastructure.
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Agencies to turn toward ‘skill-based hiring’ for cyber and tech jobs, ONCD says
At a White House event, the Office of the National Cyber Director and others encouraged a shift away from hiring based on degrees or years of experience.
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FCC takes $200 million bite out of wireless carriers for sharing location data
The Federal Communications Commission levied nearly $200 million in fines against four telecommunications giants Monday following an agency investigation that concluded the companies had sold location data of customers without their consent.
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CISA unveils guidelines for AI and critical infrastructure
The guidance for owners and operators in the 16 critical infrastructure sectors cover the opportunities and threats AI might pose.
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Cyberattack hits Georgia county at center of voting software breach
State officials in Georgia have severed Coffee County’s access to statewide election systems while the breach is being addressed.
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Russian hacking group claims responsibility for cyberattack on Indiana wastewater plant
A video from the "People's Cyber Army of Russia" claims responsibility for last week's cyberattack on the Tipton West Wastewater Treatment Plant in Indiana.
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Campaigns and political parties are in the crosshairs of election meddlers
Attacks on elections have become more multifaceted over the past decade, but fears of a hacked election — real or perceived — remain one of the biggest threats.
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CISA ransomware warning program set to fully launch by end of 2024
The program would warn organizations running software or hardware with vulnerabilities being exploited by ransomware gangs.
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FCC wants rules for ‘most important part of the internet you’ve probably never heard of’
U.S. agencies want to secure the Border Gateway Protocol, but experts question whether their approach could worsen security.
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Iranian nationals charged with hacking U.S. companies, Treasury and State departments
$10 million rewards offered for information regarding the accused, who are allegedly connected to a pair of IRGC front companies.