Treasury to help financial firms transition to quantum-resistant encryption
The government is concerned that hackers someday will be able to decrypt financial information and other secrets using code-breaking quantum computers. Source link
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CISA orders agencies to fix exploited Zimbra vulnerability
The collaboration software’s developer took almost a full month to patch the flaw after disclosing it. Source link
Researchers warn about chained SharePoint sequence
An authentication bypass flaw is already under exploitation, the latest in a series of recent SharePoint attacks. Source link
House Democrats ask GAO to study CISA workforce cuts
The five lawmakers, who serve on the Homeland Security Committee, said Congress didn’t know enough about the Trump administration’s changes to the cybersecurity agency. Source…
UK power facility disabled for days after suspected state-linked cyberattack
The disruption took place amid a wave of attacks targeting vulnerable industrial devices in the water and energy sectors. Source link
What we know so far about the hacking campaign against US water systems
Support is growing for stricter oversight and increased financial resources for utilities in the wake of a cyberattack spree, suspected to be the work of…
Defense contractors’ CMMC confidence lags, even as self-assessments improve
A “confidence disconnect” is plaguing the industry, a consulting firm said. Source link
Microsoft confirms maximum severity flaw in Entra ID targeted for exploitation
The company said the remote-code execution vulnerability has been fully mitigated and no further action is necessary. Source link
Fitch explains how water, healthcare organizations can keep strong credit ratings, despite cyberattacks
Resilience, not prevention, is key, analysts at the credit-rating agency said in a pair of new reports. Source link
AI-backed campaign targeting vulnerable Siemens S7 devices, CISA and FBI warn
Hackers are developing scripts disguised as legitimate software in attacks aimed at multiple industries, including energy and water. Source link
Ransomware disproportionately targets medium-sized firms, straining customer relationships
These companies often have the hardest time balancing their roles as suppliers and customers, according to the risk management firm Black Kite. Source link
DOJ charges 17 people in Iran-backed hacking campaign against US
Officials allege an IRGC-linked organization was behind a coordinated effort to steal research from American universities, companies and government agencies. Source link