CISA’s 2024 Achievements and Initiatives
CISA's final 2024 achievements include updating the NCIRP, issuing a new cybersecurity playbook, and mandating secure configuration for Microsoft 365 in federal agencies.
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The Sichuan Silence Sanctions
US sanctions Sichuan Silence and employee Guan Tianfeng for a major firewall exploit that reached almost 81,000 devices worldwide.
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The Salt Typhoon Hack
The hackers of Salt Typhoon have carried out the "worst telecom hack in our nation’s history" infiltrating major U.S. telecom firms, exposing metadata and unencrypted messages of notable figures.
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Scattered Spider and Phobos Ransomware Unmasked
The FBI recently unmasked the cybercriminals behind Scattered Spider and Phobos ransomware operators, charging them with wire fraud and identity theft among other crimes.
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The UN’s Convention Against Cybercrime
The UN's cybercrime treaty may enhance global cooperation in cybercrime prevention but faces criticism over human rights and innovation concerns.
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CISA’s 2025-2026 International Strategic Plan
CISA's 2025-2026 International Strategic Plan is the agency's first, and outlines a groundbreaking agenda for cooperation with international partners.
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Australia’s Cyber Security Bill 2024
Australia announces its first standalone Cyber Security Bill 2024, which will enforce smart device standards and mandate ransomware payment reporting.
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Securing the Future: The McCrary Institute Cybersecurity Roadmap
The McCrary Institute's cybersecurity roadmap presents 40 recommendations for the new administration to to strengthen the nation's cyber defenses.
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Protecting Schools from Cyber Threats: PDNS Expansion
The latest expansion of PDNS in the UK will prevent ransomware, phishing attacks, and other online threats from reaching more school networks.
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