Should States Take Responsibility For Their Own Cybersecurity?  Why Not?

Recently, a new executive order signed by the U.S. president has shifted some responsibility for improving cybersecurity from the federal government to individual states. This comes as concerns grow regarding cyber attacks that have exposed vulnerabilities in the nation’s critical infrastructure. The executive order aims to empower states to take charge of their own cybersecurity, […]

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Homeland Security Secretary Noem urges partnerships to guide future of CISA, backs secure by design

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem recently highlighted the importance of partnerships to steer the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) forward. Speaking at the RSA conference, she advocated for principles of “secure by design” and requested feedback on reauthorising the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015, aiming for greater integrity and security in America’s cybersecurity […]

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DuPage County, Ill., Cyber Attack Shutters Justice Systems

The DuPage County’s justice systems are in disarray following a significant ransomware attack that has forcibly taken offline various essential offices, including the sheriff’s department and courthouse. The incident was first detected at approximately 2:30 a.m. on Monday. Source: GovTech Key Points A ransomware attack has disrupted the systems of the sheriff’s office, circuit clerk’s […]

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UK cyber security reform takes shape

The UK government is rolling out a Cyber Security and Resilience Bill aimed at bolstering the country’s cyber defences. This new legislation is designed to update existing laws and provide a more robust response to emerging cyber threats, thereby ensuring the protection of essential services and digital infrastructure. Key Points The Bill enhances the UK’s […]

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From bootstrapped to billions: How Nord spent ‘hundreds of millions’ minting VPN customers to become Lithuania’s tech darling

Summary Nord Security began its journey in Lithuania as a modest startup and quickly blossomed into a major player in the cybersecurity landscape with its VPN services. Co-founders Tomas Okmanas and Eimantas Sabaliauskas spotted a growing demand for online privacy and security in 2012, capitalising on this trend to build a user base exceeding 15 […]

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Almir Bolsters Cybersecurity Through Research at Petrobras

Almir is on a mission to supercharge cybersecurity efforts at Petrobras. With impressive credentials, including being a Senior Member of the IEEE, he shines in IT security practices through meaningful research and hands-on experience. His latest insights, published in RevistaFT, tackle the pressing cybersecurity issues that modern organisations face, especially the importance of technical support […]

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France accuses a Russia-linked hacking group of targeting the Paris Olympics and French agencies

The French government has made some serious accusations against a hacking group linked to Russian military intelligence, claiming they’ve been at it for three years, targetting the Paris Olympics, various French agencies, and companies. The findings come from a report by France’s cybersecurity agency, ANSSI, which outlines incidents dating from 2021 to 2024, with the […]

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France accuses a Russia-linked hacking group of targeting the Paris Olympics and French agencies

The French government has accused a hacking group tied to Russian military intelligence of conducting cyberattacks over three years, aiming at the Paris Olympics, various French government agencies, and private companies. Summary On April 30, 2025, a report from France’s cybersecurity agency, ANSSI, presented evidence of cyber incidents from 2021 to 2024 attributed to APT28, […]

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