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SIM Hijacking Attack Lands Hacking Group Member in Jail

The sentencing comes as the FCC grapples with how it can better safeguard consumers against SIM hijacking attempts.

Hacking, Government, Mobile Security

U.S. Government Details Federal Agency Incident Response Plans

The U.S. government has published new playbooks with the goal of standardizing and improving how federal agencies plan for vulnerability and incident response.

Government, Government Agencies, Government Security, Incident Response

DHS Program Aims to Recruit Cybersecurity Talent

The Cybersecurity Talent Management System from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) aims to overhaul the government's efforts in recruiting - and retaining - top cyber talent.

Government, Government Agencies, DHS, Cyber Workforce

U.S. Blocks Exports to NSO Group, Other Firms Over National Security Concerns

The Commerce Department added NSO Group, Candiru, Positive Technologies, and COSEINC to its Entity List, restricting exports of software and hardware to them.

Government, Spyware

BlackMatter Ransomware Actors Targeting Critical Infrastructure

The BlackMatter ransomware operators are targeting critical infrastructure operators in the U.S., including food suppliers.

Ransomware, Government