DOJ sues Fulton County over 2020 voter data
The Department of Justice is suing Fulton County, Georgia and its election clerk over the county’s refusal to hand over voter records, part of a…
Category: Cyberscoop
Trump moves to pardon Colorado election clerk Tina Peters, even though he can’t
President Donald Trump announced Thursday his intention to issue a federal pardon for an individual convicted in connection with efforts related to challenging the 2020 election…
Warrant requirements, Democratic worries could factor into spy law renewal debate
A fresh effort is mounting in Congress to require federal agents to obtain a warrant before searching a government surveillance database for information about U.S.…
New cybersecurity guidance paves the way for AI in critical infrastructure
Global cybersecurity agencies have issued the first unified guidance on applying artificial intelligence (AI) within critical infrastructure, signaling a major shift from theoretical debate to…
Attacks pinned to critical React2Shell defect surge, surpass 50 confirmed victims
Security experts have observed a steady increase in malicious activity from a widening pool of attackers seeking to exploit React2Shell, a critical vulnerability disclosed last…
As White House moves to send AI chips to China, Trump’s DOJ prosecutes chip smugglers
As the Trump administration considers loosening restrictions on the sale of high-performance computer chips that power modern artificial intelligence systems to China, his Department of…
US charges hacker tied to Russian groups that targeted water systems and meat plants
The Justice Department has charged a Ukrainian national with conducting cyberattacks on critical infrastructure worldwide as part of two Russian state-sponsored hacking operations that targeted…
The ten key reforms that can close America’s cybersecurity gaps
For decades, the United States government and private sector have worked tirelessly to secure cyberspace, yet our nation remains frighteningly vulnerable to a litany of…
Organizations can now buy cyber insurance that covers deepfakes
Synthetic media, including AI-generated deepfake audio and video, has been increasingly leveraged by criminals, scammers and spies to deceive individuals and businesses. Sometimes they do…
Microsoft’s last Patch Tuesday of 2025 addresses 57 defects, including one zero-day
Microsoft addressed 57 vulnerabilities affecting its various products for business operations and core systems, including one actively exploited zero-day, the company said in its latest…
Officials offer $10M reward for information on IRGC-linked leader and close associate
The State Department is seeking help to locate a pair of hackers allegedly working for Shahid Shushtari, a malicious cyber unit operating under Iran’s Revolutionary…
Is ransomware finally on the decline? Treasury data offers cautious hope
Ransomware is on the decline, according to a study the Treasury Department released Thursday, pointing to fewer attacks and payments following an all-time spike in…