"A data analytics firm that helped US President Donald Trump's election campaign exposed personal information on 198 million Americans, a security firm revealed on Monday." Source: Deep Root Analytics …
EU agrees to joint sanctions on cyberattacks
"The EU has agreed to use a 'cyber diplomacy toolbox' against hackers targeting member states. The move comes amid concern hackers may seek to influence German elections in September." Source: EU …
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In an Era of Russian Hacks, the US Is Still Installing Russian Software on Government Systems
"Congressional concern is climbing—not for the first time—about government agencies using an anti-virus tool made by the respected but Russia-based security firm Kaspersky Lab. The dustup is a case …
Cyber Threats To Canada’s Democratic Process
"The recent cyber threat activity against the democratic process in the United States and Europe has raised concerns about similar threats to Canada. In this assessment, we consider the cyber threats …
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Experts warn Congress of the return of Chinese IP theft
"Hackers working for the Chinese government again appear to be conducting economic espionage against private U.S. companies and other American organizations, experts told lawmakers Tuesday during an …
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Wikileaks Unveils ‘Cherry Blossom’ — CIA’s Wireless Router Hacking Framework
"WikiLeaks has published a new batch of the ongoing Vault 7 leak, this time detailing a framework – which is being used by the CIA for monitoring the Internet activity of the targeted systems by …
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Russia eyes controlling soldiers’ online accounts to boost secrecy
"The Russian Defense Ministry has drawn up a draft law allowing it to ban soldiers from posting certain personal data on social networks, something that reporters and researchers have used in the past …
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Cyber ‘beat cop’ needed to add context for SWAT teams
"In cyberspace, understanding the terrain is a critical component for success. When it comes to mission or weapon systems, in the experience of one combatant command official, there needs to be a beat …
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Israeli spy agency to launch anonymous technology investment fund
"The Mossad, Israel’s primary intelligence agency, is preparing to launch a technology investment fund that will support Israeli-based hi-tech startups, with an eye to utilizing cutting-edge …
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DHS, FBI Alert About North Korean Hacking Campaign
"It’s rare for the government to attribute cyber mischief to a nation-state. The FBI and Homeland Security Department released technical details Wednesday about a North Korean government-linked …
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