From Cyberscoop
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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.
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Democratic operative behind Biden AI robocall says lawsuit won’t ‘get anywhere’
Steve Kramer tells CyberScoop he hasn’t seen the lawsuit filed against him over the New Hampshire primary robocall, but it won’t be successful.
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Stolen Change Healthcare data could contain information on ‘a substantial portion’ of Americans
The revelations from the UnitedHealth Group subsidiary come as the company acknowledges paying a ransom in the case.
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Proposed data broker regulations draw industry pushback on anonymized data exceptions, bulk thresholds
Others contend that loosening things up could have dangerous consequences, and the administration should go the opposite direction.