Threats
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 »
CBP announces selections for Reimbursable Services Program
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) recently announced 26 public-private partnerships under the Reimbursable Services Program. The program allows the private sector and state and local governments to reimburse the agency for additional inspection services that would not otherwise be... Read More »
CBP seizes $10.3M in alleged methamphetamine
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers at the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility in Pharr, Texas, recently intercepted $10.3 million in alleged methamphetamine hidden in a shipment of lettuce. CBP officers encountered a commercial vehicle attempting... 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 »
U.S. Navy awards ATAC $200M contract for Stand Off Jammer
Airborne Tactical Advantage Company (ATAC) announced it won a contract from the U.S. Navy to provide Stand-off Jamming Jets Services training. The contract would pay up to $200 million over the five years for ATAC, a Textron Inc., company, to provide SOJ Jets Services training to the U.S. Navy... Read More »
DOJ investigation into unresolved violent crimes in Indian Country shows results
The U.S. Department of Justice said its six-month operation, Operation Not Forgotten, which has helped the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) investigate violent crime in Indian Country, has resulted in numerous arrests. The DOJ said the FBI has sent 64 personnel on temporary duty assignments to... 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 »
U.S. Air Force tests Minuteman III ICBM
Air Force Global Strike Command conducted a test launch on Nov. 5 of an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) from Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif. The test, which was designated GT 254, is part of the U.S. Air Force’s efforts to modernize its ICBM fleet. The test... Read More »
DHS announces Final Rule for biometric entry/exit program
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced the publication of a Final Rule that will implement a comprehensive biometric entry/exit program to identify foreign visitors traveling to and from the United States. The Notice of Final Rule titled “Collection of Biometric Data from Aliens... 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 »
U.S. Army to advance air-to-water technologies
The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) and Florida-based Genesis Systems, a technology company advancing water–food–energy solutions, recently signed a multiyear agreement to advance low-energy, air-to-water technologies that support resilient, mobile water systems for... Read More »
Legislation would address vehicle-based attacks
The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed legislation that would that address the rising threat of vehicle-based attacks. The Department of Homeland Security Vehicular Terrorism Prevention and Mitigation Act of 2025 would require the department to conduct a comprehensive assessment of... 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 »
House Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection appoints new chairman
U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles (R-TN) will serve as Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection chairman for the 119th Congress. The subcommittee maintains oversight of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and other U.S. Department of Homeland Security cybersecurity... 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 »
Department of Defense issues critical technology areas
The U.S. Department of Defense recently released six critical technology areas that are designed to address the modern battlefield’s greatest challenges. The six areas are applied artificial intelligence, biomanufacturing, contested logistics technologies, quantum and battlefield information... 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 »
Reps. Garbarino, Ogles applaud passage of Pillar Act to combat Chinese aggression
U.S. Reps Andrew Garbarino (R-NY) and Andy Ogles (R-TN) said they applauded the House vote to approve the passage of legislation they said would combat Chinese cyber aggression. Garbarino, the chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security, said the legislation, the Protecting Information by... 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 »
DARPA challenge aims to increase UAS payloads
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) recently launched a challenge with the goal of increasing unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) payload weights. Currently, the payload-to-weight ratio is 1:1 or less. The DARPA Lift Challenge aims to increase the payload-to-weight ratio to 4:1.... 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 »
FEMA to evaluate Pennsylvania nuclear exercise
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will be evaluating a Biennial Radiological Emergency Preparedness Exercise at the Limerick Generating Station in Pennsylvania on Sunday. The exercise will assess Pennsylvania’s ability to respond to an emergency at the nuclear facility.... 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 »
Coast Guard seizes nearly 510,000 pounds of cocaine in fiscal year 2025
During fiscal year 2025, the U.S. Coast Guard seized a record nearly 510,000 pounds of cocaine in the Eastern Pacific Ocean and Caribbean. The amount is the equivalent of 193 million potentially lethal doses of 1.2 grams. The Coast Guard is the United States’ lead federal agency for maritime... Read More »
CBP discovers nearly 290 pounds of heroin in vehicle
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers discovered a record nearly 290 pounds of heroin during an arrest on Oct. 22 at the San Ysidro Port of Entry between San Diego and Tijuana. The drugs have an estimated street value of more than $13 million. "This interception is a direct result of... 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 »
FBI arrests individuals associated with ISIS plot
The FBI arrested multiple suspects on Friday who have been charged for having firearms that would be used in a conspiracy to provide material support to foreign terrorist organization ISIS. The complaint outlines allegations of a radical Islamic terror plot involving AR-style rifles, shotguns,... Read More »
Republican legislators ask Commerce Department to investigate China-tied tech threats
U.S. Reps. John Moolenaar (R-MI), Brian Mast (R-FL), Rick Crawford (R-AR) and Andrew Garbarina (R-NY) are urging the U.S. Department of Commerce to look into technological threats from China-based companies. In a letter to Commerce Sec. Howard Lutnick, the Congressmen asked that the Office of... 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 »
San Ysidro Port of Entry to launch pilot project to convert traffic lanes
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials at the San Ysidro Port of Entry said they will initiate a pilot program to convert traffic lanes. The pilot program will convert the port’s general crossing lane on Second Street into an exclusive SENTRI access lane. The general medical pass lanes... Read More »