Category: cyberscoop

Computer with alert on it.
16
Jan
2026

CISA’s secure-software buying tool had a simple XSS vulnerability of its own

A Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency tool dedicated to helping government agencies buy secure software turned out to have a…

Trump’s cyber chief pick tells lawmakers he’ll assess efficacy of Cybercom-NSA dual-hat role, if confirmed
16
Jan
2026

Trump’s cyber chief pick tells lawmakers he’ll assess efficacy of Cybercom-NSA dual-hat role, if confirmed

In a confirmation hearing with lawmakers on Thursday, President Donald Trump’s nominee for top uniformed cyber chief said he would…

The quiet way AI normalizes foreign influence
15
Jan
2026

The quiet way AI normalizes foreign influence

Americans are being taught to trust propaganda. Often, it’s not intentional. A classic bit of advice for separating propaganda from…

Digital generated image of multicolored particles forming eye shape against black background. (Getty Images)
15
Jan
2026

Kimwolf botnet’s swift rise to 2M infected devices agitates security researchers

The Kimwolf botnet, which splintered off from the record-setting Aisuru DDoS botnet in August, gained the widespread attention of security…

Robert Rea
14
Jan
2026

Sources: DHS finalizing replacement for disbanded critical infrastructure security council 

The Department of Homeland Security is finalizing plans for a new body that would replace the functions of the Critical…

California AG launches investigation into X’s sexualized deepfakes
14
Jan
2026

California AG launches investigation into X’s sexualized deepfakes

California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced an investigation Wednesday into xAI over allegations that its artificial intelligence model Grok is…

Predator spyware demonstrates troubleshooting, researcher-dodging capabilities
14
Jan
2026

Predator spyware demonstrates troubleshooting, researcher-dodging capabilities

Predator spyware operators have the ability to recognize why an infection failed, and the tech has more sophisticated capabilities for…

Microsoft seized the infrastructure used to run RedVDS, a cybercrime marketplace that facilitated thousands of attacks globally. (Courtesy of Microsoft)
14
Jan
2026

Microsoft seizes RedVDS infrastructure, disrupts fast-growing cybercrime marketplace

Microsoft announced Wednesday that it worked with international law enforcement to seize infrastructure used to run cybercrime subscription service RedVDS…

Sean Plankey nomination to lead CISA appears to be over after Thursday vote
14
Jan
2026

Sean Plankey re-nominated to lead CISA

President Donald Trump re-nominated Sean Plankey to lead the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency on Tuesday, after Plankey’s bid for…

CESER chief touts AI projects as congressional Dems point to federal cuts
14
Jan
2026

CESER chief touts AI projects as congressional Dems point to federal cuts

A Trump administration official endorsed a slate of congressional bills Tuesday targeting cybersecurity in the energy sector while touting the…

Microsoft
14
Jan
2026

Microsoft Patch Tuesday addresses 112 defects, including one actively exploited zero-day

Microsoft’s first security update of 2026 addressed 112 vulnerabilities affecting its products and underlying systems, including one actively exploited zero-day…

Hill warning: Don’t put cyber offense before defense
13
Jan
2026

Hill warning: Don’t put cyber offense before defense

Amid budding sentiment in the Trump administration and Congress to expand offensive cyber operations, some lawmakers and experts are warning…