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DOJ announces shut down of China-linked AI tech smuggling network
The U.S. Department of Justice announced two businessmen have been arrested for their part in AI tech smuggling efforts. The DOJ said “Operation Gatekeeper” disrupted the tech trafficking network and seized more than $50 million in advanced GPUs destined for China and other restricted... Read More »
2026 NDAA supports Trump’s ‘Peace through Strength’ agenda, House speaker says
Leaders in Congress released the text of the final conferenced version of the NDAA for FY 2026 on Sunday. The defense policy bill reflects a compromise between versions of the NDAA passed earlier this year by the Senate and House of Representatives and could be voted on as early as this week.... Read More »
Chinese state-sponsored actors use BRICKSTORM malware, CISA says
Ongoing intrusions by the People’s Republic of China (PRC) state-sponsored cyber actors use BRICKSTORM malware, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) said. BRICKSTORM is a sophisticated backdoor for VMware vSphere and Windows environments that allows cyber threat actors... Read More »
DOJ seizes domain of accused cryptocurrency fraud website
The U.S. Department of Justice announced it had seized the domain used for a website that allegedly targeted Americans for cryptocurrency investment fraud scams. The domain, tickmilleas.com, was allegedly used by the Tai Chang scam compound in the village of Kyaukhat, Burma. Officials with the... Read More »
Bipartisan letter expresses support of Indiana drone test site application
U.S. Sen. Todd Young (R-IN) led a letter supporting an application for Indiana to be designated a federal drone test site. The letter from the entire Indiana congressional delegation, supported an application submitted to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that Indiana be designated one... Read More »
Legislation to protect critical infrastructure from cyber threats introduced in the House
U.S. Rep. August Pfluger (R-TX) said his legislation to create a unified federal process to identify state-sponsored cyber actors will protect critical American infrastructure and enhance national security. The Cyber Deterrence and Response Act of 2025 would provide real tools that would impose... Read More »
Air Force cyber group competes in NATO Cyber Coalition
The Air Forces Cyber group is representing the United States in NATO’s flagship Cyber Coalition this week in Tallinn, Estonia. Cyber Coalition 2025 brings together representatives from 29 NATO Allies, their partner countries, and the EU, as well as collaborators from academia and the industry... Read More »
Senators introduce legislation to ban terrorist sympathizers
U.S. Sens. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) and Ted Budd (R-NC) joined Republicans to introduce legislation that would expand bans on those who publicly endorse terrorist activities. The Terrorist Inadmissibility Codification Act was introduced on Nov. 20 and would close loopholes in existing Immigration... Read More »
CISA warns of spyware targeting mobile messaging apps
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) recently announced it is aware of multiple cyber threat actors actively leveraging commercial spyware to target users of mobile messaging apps. Criminals use sophisticated targeting and social engineering techniques to deliver spyware... Read More »
House passes legislation to strengthen DHS intelligence coordination
U.S. Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-PA) announced his legislation to improve coordination and information sharing between intelligence agencies passed the House recently. The legislation, the DHS Intelligence Rotational Assignment Program, would require analysts within the U.S. Department of Homeland... Read More »
CISA releases guidelines to protect infrastructure from drone threats
Three new guides from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) will help critical infrastructure owners and operators protect against unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), the agency said Thursday. Part of CISA’s Be Air Aware campaign, the guides - “Unmanned Aircraft System... Read More »
House passes legislation to use AI to address terrorist threats
Legislation introduced by U.S. Rep. August Pfluger (R-TX) to address terror threats posed by online radicalization pass the House unanimously. Pfluger’s Generative AI Terrorism Risk Assessment Act will require the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to conduct an annual assessment of... Read More »
Report finds malware attacks more than double in 2025
According to a new report from Hornetsecurity, malware email attacks have more than doubled in 2025. The company’s annual Cybersecurity Report found that malware email attacks are up 131 percent in 2025 when compared to 2024, as are scams (up 35 percent) and phishing (up 21 percent). Threat... Read More »
Sens. Curtis, Schiff introduce legislation to create federal firefighter respiratory protection
U.S. Sens. John Curtis (R-UT) and Adam Schiff (D-CA) introduced the “Healthy Lungs for Heroes Act” which would establish the first ever protection standards for federal firefighters. Currently, federal firefighters are prohibited from wearing respiratory protection despite growing evidence that... Read More »
FBI, HSI Indianapolis to lead Homeland Security Task Force
FBI Indianapolis announced it is coordinating with the Homeland Security Investigations for a first-of-its-kind Homeland Security Task Force to address violent crime nationwide. The Crossroads of America Task Force will include local law enforcement partners to target cartels, foreign terrorist... Read More »
Legislation introduced to guarantee military pay during government shutdowns
Legislation by U.S. Rep. Brian Mast (R-FL) would ensure that members of the armed forces would continue to be paid in the event of a government shutdown. The proposed legislation, the “Pay Our Patriots” Act, would guarantee that active-duty military members, reservists and support personnel... Read More »
U.S. attorney launches Scam Center Strike Force
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro recently announced the creation of the Scam Center Strike Force tasked with protecting Americas against Southeast Asian cryptocurrency-related fraud and scams. “Scam centers are creating a generational wealth transfer from Main Street America into the pockets... Read More »
Amazon launches “AI bug bounty”
Amazon has launched a private Artificial Intelligence bug bounty program on select Amazon AI models and applications. The program will engage security researchers and experts at leading universities to identify and remediate potential security issues, in order to build a safer and more robust... Read More »
Legislation would bar presidents from unilaterally resuming explosive nuclear testing
Legislation recently introduced in the U.S. Senate would ensure no president can unilaterally resume explosive nuclear testing. The No Nuclear Testing Without Approval Act would require Congressional approval to restart explosive nuclear tests. Presidents would be required to provide Congress... Read More »
Software supply chain attacks surge in October, report says
A new report shows software supply chain attacks hit a new record in October, up 30 percent over the previous record, set in April 2025. According to data from Cyble, a cybersecurity company providing an AI-driven unified platform to help governments and enterprises proactively detect,... Read More »
Groups urge Congress to reject proposed $32B increase in Pentagon spending
A number of organizations called for Congressional leaders in the House and Senate Armed Services Committees to reject the Senate’s proposed increase in Pentagon spending. In a letter to leaders in both houses of Congress, the 10 national organizations across the policy spectrum said the... Read More »
CISA, NSA and other unveil security blueprint to harden Microsoft Exchange servers
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the National Security Agency (NSA) and other international cybersecurity partners released the “Microsoft Exchange Server Security Best Practices” guidance this week. The blueprint for hardening Microsoft Exchange servers builds... Read More »
CrowdStrike, AWS, NVIDIA now taking applications for Cybersecurity Startup Accelerator
CrowdStrike, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and NVIDIA on Monday launched the third annual Cybersecurity Startup Accelerator and together will provide mentorship, technical expertise, funding opportunities, and go-to-market support to accelerate innovation globally. “Our Cybersecurity Startup... Read More »
Report: Cyber threats remain high amid government shutdown
Cyber threats posed by malignant nation-states and criminals remain high during the government shutdown, a new report said. The Cyber Threat Snapshot from the House Committee on Homeland Security found that the government shutdown, along with the lapse in Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act... Read More »
FCC approves new safeguards to protect U.S. communications networks
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted to close loopholes in its Covered List to secure America’s communications networks against devices that may pose a risk to national security. The devices, many of which are tied to foreign adversaries like China, can allow foreign... Read More »
Company raises $9.5M to scale secure AI solutions for defense, intelligence
Polygraf AI announced it has closed on $9.5 million in seed funding to building the next generation of enterprise AI security. Powered by the company’s Small Language Models, Polygraf said its product expansion efforts will help organizations identify AI-driven risks, prevent fraud and... Read More »
Pennsylvania challenges Trump administration over homeland security funding
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said his state has joined a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s decision to revoke homeland security grants. Shapiro said the administration’s decision to abruptly revoke homeland security funding threatens public safety and critical emergency... Read More »
Sens. Peters, Ernst introduced legislation to help law enforcement detect, track drone threats
Bipartisan legislation from U.S. Sens. Gary Peters (D-MI) and Joni Ernst (R-IA) would help law enforcement to detect, track and disable drones that pose a threat to public safety, officials said. The legislation would restore authorizations to respond to drone threats near airports, stadiums... Read More »
New York issues guidance on cyber risks associated with third-party service providers
The New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) recently issued updated cybersecurity guidance addressing the risks associated with entities becoming increasingly reliant on third-party service providers. Guidance can be found on the department's website. “While third-party service... Read More »
CrowdStrike warns AI-driven ransomware outpacing legacy defenses
A growing majority of organizations worldwide say they are losing ground to artificial intelligence (AI)-driven cyberattacks, according to CrowdStrike’s 2025 State of Ransomware Survey released Oct. 21. The report found that 76 percent of global organizations struggle to keep pace with the... Read More »
Maryland implements cyber vulnerability disclosure program
Maryland’s new cybersecurity program will give security researchers and the general public a legal pathway to report cybersecurity vulnerabilities of state systems and websites, officials said. The state said Vulnerability Disclosure Programs (VDPs) are used by the federal government and the... Read More »
Congressman urges Army to expand footprint, personnel at Fort Sam Houston
U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-TX) urged the U.S. Army to consider expanding the operational footprint and the number of personnel at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio as part of “Western Hemisphere Command.” In a letter to Secretary of the Army Daniel Driscoll, Gonzales said San Antonio’s... Read More »
Legislation to enhance DoD support for small business research programs reintroduced
U.S. Rep. Ken Calvert (R-CA) recently reintroduced legislation that would the DoD to identify programs supporting small business research into future budgets and plans. The legislation, the DOD Entrepreneurial Innovation Act, would require the DoD to identify the Small Business Research (SBIR)... Read More »
Governors in 15 states launch public health alliance
Governors in 15 states announced the launch of the Governors Public Health Alliance designed to protect the health of people across the United States. The initiative will help states and territories to coordinate and address health threats across state lines, officials said. It will serve as a... Read More »