Ghost Takedown and Europe's Fight Against Encrypted Chats
Europol dismantles Ghost, an encrypted platform for organized crime, raising debate on lawful access to data and encryption policies.
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We crave emerging trends and industry insights in cybersecurity. Here you will find a collection of actionable content that is designed for DFIR’s, Breach coaches, enterprise organizations and those hungry for threat intelligence. Content will range from thought leadership, breaking news and contextual blogs. Stay current as to what’s hiding in the shadows, and ensure your organization remains several steps ahead of cyber threats.
CISA Fires and Reverses
DOGE-led cuts sparked mass firings, including significant layoffs at CISA - but a new ruling requires some of these former employees to be rehired. The first two months of President Trump’s second term have been marked by wide-reaching cuts to federal agencies, typically coordinated by the new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by tech billionaire Elon Musk. The cuts have spawned anger and confusion as federal workers first saw extensive program freezes which were then rescinded, then were encouraged to resign in the ‘deferred resignation’ initiative that was later limited to only certain agencies, all before federal workers were asked to share five things they did in the previous week, with Musk saying a non-response would “be taken as a resignation” over social media. Again, certain agencies were told to ignore the DOGE-ordered request, with the Department of Health and Human Services citing security concerns.
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CISA Changes: New Director and Staff Cuts
Sean Plankey is nominated as the new CISA Director amidst significant staff cuts and operational challenges. Amidst wide-reaching government cuts and layoffs taking the stage in the US, the hubbub around President Donald Trump’s federal appointments has quieted down. Now that the majority of the Cabinet nominees have been confirmed, there has been a somewhat understated shift in focus to filling smaller positions in specific agencies. This week, an important nominee was announced to lead the US’s main cybersecurity agency - the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency (CISA).
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Canada’s New Cyber Strategy
Canada adapts its cyber strategy amid US tensions, focusing on whole-of-society engagement, agile leadership, and international collaboration.
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EU Cyber Crisis Proposal
EU proposes a comprehensive blueprint for cybersecurity crisis management to safeguard the Union from large-scale cyber incidents.
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UK Ransomware Proposal
The UK has proposed several options for dealing with the ransomware crisis - including a total ban on ransomware payments.
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Texas’s New Cyber Command
Texas establishes a new Cyber Command to combat rising cyberattacks as critical federal cybersecurity changes push states to handle their own defenses.
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New CISA Leadership and DOGE Cybersecurity Concerns
The newest Senior Advisor at CISA joins the team at the same time that DOGE is facing scrutiny for possibly endangering federal cybersecurity.
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EU Cyber Update
EU releases its first State of Cybersecurity report with cyber threats and policy recommendations, along with a new cybersecurity plan for healthcare.
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Trump’s First Five Days in Cyber
Trump's first week back in office sees major changes in cybersecurity, with repeals, restructurings, and controversial pardons shaping the new landscape.
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