Tag: government cybersecurity
Russian Campaign Targeting UK Politics Exposed – December 8th
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) in collaboration with partners from the US, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand revealed the Russian-state-backed threat actors terrorizing UK political systems. The NCSC identified the group 'Star Blizzard' to be a subordinate to Centre 18 from the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB). Star Blizzard targeted UK parliamentarians, UK-US trade documents, UK think tanks, universities, journalists, and NGOs using various sophisticated phishing tactics.
US Congress tries to block new cyber rulings
New cybersecurity rulings due to come into full force less than a month from today are being blocked in the US Congress and the House of Representatives. The new rulings include the mandatory reporting of any ‘material’ cyber-attack within four working days and were drawn up by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). But, according to a statement issued by Congressman Andrew Barbarino, Chairman of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection Subcommittee, and Senator Thom Tillis: “This cybersecurity disclosure rule is a complete overreach on the part of the SEC … also increasing cybersecurity risk without a congressional mandate and in direct contradiction to public law that is intended to secure the homeland.”
EU Cybersecurity Drill Tests Readiness for 2024 Elections – November 22nd
In preparation for the 2024 elections, the European Parliament's services, the European Commission, and the EU Agency for Cybersecurity conducted a cybersecurity exercise. The drill, held in the European Parliament, involved national and EU partners testing crisis plans and responses to potential cybersecurity incidents. Representatives from electoral and cybersecurity authorities participated, aiming to enhance their capacity to address cybersecurity issues and update protocols for securing election technology. The exercise addressed risks such as information manipulation and cyber-attacks, crucial for safeguarding the integrity of the upcoming European Parliament election scheduled for June 6-9, 2024.
97% of Consumers Predict More Cyberattacks – November 15th
ThreatX revealed in their latest research that 97% of consumers expect more cyberattacks this coming year. The ThreatX research also indicates that 69% of consumers predict these cyberattacks to become more complex, while only 13% believe they will be protected from cyberattacks.
West’s intelligence services join forces with Big Tech
In what the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is billing as “their first-ever joint public appearance”, the heads of the intelligence services of five Western governments, known as the “Five Eyes” are now meeting in Palo Alto, California, the heart of Silicon Valley.
Jordan’s first cyber summit – August 15th
The Jordan News Agency has announced that Jordan will hold its first-ever cybersecurity summit this September. The conference will be held on September 25 under the patronage of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II.