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  • Aiming High

    In an era of asymmetric threats and workforce demographic pressures, finding ways to share experiences and shorten the learning curve for military personnel has become crucial. Not all information has to be shared through formal channels. Nor should it, when speed is of the essence, or when it’s specialized knowledge for a specific group of…

  • Good ideas from a good guy

    From probably the best DIA director in recent times comes an idea that, if there is any sanity in our armed forces, should gain traction quickly: Retired Lt. Gen. Patrick Hughes, a former chief of the Defense Intelligence Agency from 1996 to 1999, and whose military career encompassed irregular warfare from Vietnam through Somalia and…

  • HLS: Serious?

    An interesting development that went mostly un-noticed in the broader press coverage dealing with homeland security. The short version is that while the Zotob worm was running rough-shod over the ‘Net last August CBP computer systems went belly-up. The initial reports said that the worm was to blame, but that was quickly retracted and the…

  • The NIE Key Judgments in Plain English

    What should strike those of you who have not worked in the IC is how unexciting the whole thing is. Granted, there are most assuredly several sentences and perhaps a few paragraphs that are missing due to classification issues, but you are still looking at about 80% or better of the entire Key Judgment’s section…

  • Declassed NIE Key Judgments

    At ODNI site or here if you run into network problems. Commentary coming later tonight.

  • More NIE Cherry Filling (Running Updates)

    Love those tart cherries . . . As predicted, it turns out that the recently leaked NIE isn’t exactly the scathing indictment of current war/counterterrorism efforts as certain elements would have you believe. In fact just a few snippets of the rest of the story paint a much more interesting picture. Amazing thing context. Something no…

  • Bright Spot for IT, Sharing

    Intelligence community leaders recently unveiled new information-sharing technologies that promise to consolidate links among secret networks, co-opt IT projects into enterprise architecture and launch innovative knowledge distribution systems. One sign of the cultural and technological shift is the recently established Cross Domain Management Office. Dale Meyerrose, CIO for the Director of National Intelligence Office, said…

  • Canadian HLS

    Definately not serious.

  • What drives people in the IC

    They are few and far between but MAN the payoffs feel so righteous!

  • Cherry-Filled NIE on Terrorism (Update)

    Wow, the (still classified) NIE on terrorism reportedly points out that the war in Iraq has sown a new crop of Jihadists and ratcheted up the terrorist threat since 9/11/01. The intelligence estimate, completed in April, is the first formal appraisal of global terrorism by United States intelligence agencies since the Iraq war began, and…

  • They Said, They Said

    The DOD IG report on Able Danger was released yesterday. I have not had time to read fully, but a once-over suggests to me that either everyone with a whislte in their mouths committed perjury in front of Congress, or this isn’t the most comprehensive report in the world (there seems to be a lot…

  • DCIA Hayden Plots a Course (Update)

    The CIA’s new director, Gen. Michael V. Hayden, told agency employees yesterday that their intelligence activities are too segmented, saying that operations officers who collect intelligence need to work more closely with the analysts who interpret what it means.* and For the analysts, Hayden said he plans to put more emphasis on “expertise and time…

  • It’s Getting Kinda Technic(al)

    A reminder that there is more to intelligence and security than policy-wonk stuff . . . The older I get the less proficient in technology I get, but there was a time when I was fairly ‘l33t (get your kids to explain it to you). Today I’m in the running for the world’s worst computer science grad and I’m rapidly…

  • Breakfast, not at Tiffany’s (Update)

    There was plenty of Splenda thank goodness, which went well with the Japanese-style breakfast.* CSPAN was there, but it isn’t on the site yet as far as I can tell. Additional press coverage here and here.** Chairman Hoekstra was on his game as always, and Dr. Ledeen was as gracious a host as one could have wanted. Quick…

  • How Not to Promote Sharing

    The Homeland Security Information Network came under fire today from the Homeland Security Department’s Office of the Inspector General, which said management and trust problems have undermined the project. HSIN was intended to be a network for developing and disseminating threat alerts, notifications and warnings among public safety organizations, emergency personnel, and state and local…

Briefs

  • AI: Interpreting regulation and implementing good practice

    Businesses have been using artificial intelligence for years, and while machine learning (ML) models have often been taken from open-source repositories and built into business-specific systems, model provenance and assurance have not always necessarily been documented nor built into company policy. Standards and guidance being developed are rightly aiming to be risk-focused and flexible. Still,…

  • DOJ Takes Down Mt. Gox Hackers For Multi-Million Dollar Crypto Theft

    The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced the unsealing of charges related to the 2011 hack of the crypto exchange Mt. Gox and the operation of the illicit cryptocurrency exchange BTC-e. The charges were brought against two Russian nationals, Alexey Bilyuchenko and Aleksandr Verner who are accused of conspiring to launder approximately 647,000…

  • Nvidia’s AI software tricked into leaking data

    A feature in Nvidia’s artificial intelligence software can be manipulated into ignoring safety restraints and reveal private information, according to new research. Nvidia has created a system called the “NeMo Framework” which allows developers to work with a range of large language models — the underlying technology that powers generative AI products such as chatbots.…

  • The Growing Cyber Threats of Generative AI: Who’s Accountable?

    Consider a sudden increase in sophisticated malware attacks, advanced persistent threats (APTs), and organizational data breaches. Upon investigation, it is discovered that these attacks are crafted by cybercriminals who have been empowered with generative AI. Who should be held accountable? The cybercriminals themselves? The generative AI bots? The organizations that created these bots? Or perhaps…

  • U.S. Congress to consider two new bills on artificial intelligence

    U.S. senators on Thursday introduced two separate bipartisan artificial intelligence bills on Thursday amid growing interest in addressing issues surrounding the technology. One would require the U.S. government to be transparent when using AI to interact with people and another would establish an office to determine if the United States is remaining competitive in the…

  • Espionage Attacks in North Africa Linked to “Stealth Soldier” Backdoor

    A newly discovered backdoor called “Stealth Soldier” has been linked to a series of targeted espionage attacks in North Africa, primarily targeting individuals in Libya. The backdoor allows for file exfiltration, screen and microphone recording, keystroke logging, and stealing browser information. The infrastructure associated with Stealth Soldier shows similarities to a previous campaign called “Eye…

  • BBC, British Airways, Novia Scotia Among First Big-Name Victims in Global Supply-Chain Hack

    US and British cybersecurity officials have issued a warning about a ransomware attack conducted by the Cl0p syndicate, targeting the file-transfer program MOVEit, commonly used by corporations. Initial victims include the BBC, British Airways, and the Nova Scotia government. The breach is considered significant, with potentially hundreds of organizations affected, and sensitive stolen data may…

  • Pharmaceutical Giant Eisai Takes Systems Offline Following Ransomware Attack

    Japanese pharmaceutical company Eisai has experienced a ransomware attack, resulting in the encryption of multiple servers. The attack, discovered on June 3, forced the company to take systems offline as part of its incident response plan. Eisai has established a task force to investigate and recover from the attack, consulting with external experts and law…

  • Consolidate Vendors and Products for Better Security

    Organizations are facing increasing complexity in their security operations as they embrace new ways of working and encounter more sophisticated cyber threats. The growth of Crime-as-a-Service has contributed to the rise in attacks, putting strain on even the most skilled security teams. The traditional approach of adopting multiple point products from different vendors is inefficient…

  • Space Command seeks more efficient use of space-tracking and missile sensors

    In its new role overseeing the nation’s network of missile-defense sensors, U.S. Space Command plans to make more efficient use of these assets, officials said June 7. Gordon White, Space Command’s deputy chief of global sensor management, said the recent realignment of responsibilities approved by President Biden in April is significant because it puts one command…

  • Why AI Will Save the World

    The era of Artificial Intelligence is here, and boy are people freaking out. Fortunately, I am here to bring the good news: AI will not destroy the world, and in fact may save it. First, a short description of what AI is: The application of mathematics and software code to teach computers how to understand, synthesize, and…

  • UK To Host World’s First Summit On Artificial Intelligence

    British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Wednesday announced a world-first summit on artificial intelligence, seeking a leading role for the UK in limiting potential doomsday risks as he visited Washington. Sunak will meet President Joe Biden at the White House on Thursday for talks during which he will also voice unstinting support for Ukraine, as…

  • Google lays out its vision for securing AI

    Google has a new plan to help organizations apply basic security controls to their artificial intelligence systems and protect them from a new wave of cyber threats. Why it matters: The new conceptual framework, first shared with Axios, could help companies quickly secure the AI systems against hackers trying to manipulate AI models or steal the…

  • As the AI industry booms, what toll will it take on the environment?

    One question that ChatGPT can’t quite answer: how much energy do you consume? “As an AI language model, I don’t have a physical presence or directly consume energy,” it’ll say, or: “The energy consumption associated with my operations is primarily related to the servers and infrastructure used to host and run the model.” Google’s Bard is even…

  • North Korean hacking group Lazarus linked to $35 million cryptocurrency heist

    The notorious North Korean hackers of Lazarus Group could potentially be responsible for the $35 million cryptocurrency heist from the decentralized wallet platform Atomic Wallet, according to analysts. Atomic Wallet users’ wallets were compromised earlier last week. According to the company’s statement, less than 1% of its monthly active customers were affected by the hack.…

  • Middle East roundup: Palestinian toddler killed by Israeli forces

    Two-year-old Mohammed al-Tamimi was shot and killed by Israeli forces, leading to a funeral attended by hundreds of Palestinians. Sudan witnessed an ominous turn of events as the army planned an intense offensive on the capital, Khartoum. In cultural news, Beirut’s Sursock Museum reopened after restoration, while sections of Cairo’s City of the Dead were…

  • Ukraine war: Russia says ammonia pipeline blast may end grain deal

    Russia has accused Ukraine of being behind a blast on an ammonia pipeline and stated that it may have a negative impact on the renewal of a grain export deal. The Togliatti-Odesa pipeline was damaged in the explosion, which Moscow attributed to Ukrainian sabotage groups. However, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky denied the allegations and suggested…

  • Children among six injured in knife attack in southeast France, officials say

    A knife attack in the town of Annecy in southeast France left six people, including children, injured and sparked panic among residents. The motive of the Syrian asylum-seeker suspected of carrying out the attack is unclear, and there is no apparent terrorist motive. French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne and Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin will visit…

  • Senegal shuts consulates abroad amid attacks and political tensions

    Amid political tensions and violent protests following the sentencing of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko, Senegal has temporarily closed its overseas consulates in Paris, Bordeaux, Milan, and New York due to attacks on its diplomatic missions. The closure is described as a precautionary measure following a series of attacks, with the Senegalese consulate in Milan being…

  • Interpol: Human Trafficking is Fueling Fraud Epidemic

    Interpol has issued a global warning about the increasing number of human trafficking victims forced to work in online fraud centers in Southeast Asia. The trafficking hubs, initially focused on Chinese-speaking victims, have spread to more countries in the region and have targeted individuals worldwide. Victims are lured through social media and recruitment sites with…

  • Vulnerabilities in Honda eCommerce Platform Exposed Customer, Dealer Data

    Serious vulnerabilities in a Honda ecommerce platform used for equipment sales have been disclosed by a researcher. The flaws, discovered by Eaton Zveare, could have allowed attackers to access customer and dealer information. Although Honda addressed the issues after being notified, they did not reward the researcher as they lack a bug bounty program. The…

  • North Korean Hackers Blamed for $35 Million Atomic Wallet Crypto Theft

    Blockchain analytics firm Elliptic has attributed the recent theft of cryptocurrency from Atomic Wallet to the Lazarus Group, a North Korean advanced persistent threat (APT) actor. Atomic Wallet, a decentralized cryptocurrency wallet service, disclosed the attack on June 3, stating that less than 1% of its monthly active users were impacted. Cryptocurrency security researcher ZachXBT…

  • Pharmaceutical Giant Eisai Takes Systems Offline Following Ransomware Attack

    Japanese pharmaceutical company Eisai has experienced a ransomware attack, resulting in the encryption of multiple servers and the company taking certain systems offline. The attack, which occurred on June 3, affected servers both in Japan and overseas, including logistics systems. Eisai has launched an investigation and established a task force to work on recovery efforts…

  • Chinese commercial rocket firm launches 26 satellites, sets national record

    A Chinese commercial launch firm conducted its second orbital mission Wednesday, sending a reported record 26 satellites into orbit. The second Lijian-1 solid rocket developed by CAS Space lifted off from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in the Gobi Desert at 12:10 a.m. Eastern June 7. Aboard were the Shiyan-24A and Shiyan-24B experimental satellites. The other payloads were…

  • Meta’s Zuckerberg grilled by senators over ‘leak’ of LLaMA AI model

    Two United States senators have questioned Meta chief executive Mark Zuckerberg over the tech giant’s “leaked” artificial intelligence model, LLaMA, which they claim is potentially “dangerous” and could be used for “criminal tasks.” In a June 6 letter, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal and Josh Hawley criticized Zuckerberg’s decision to open source LLaMA, claiming there were…

  • Cisco brings generative AI to Webex and Cisco Security Cloud

    Cisco is adding new generative AI capabilities to its Webex collaboration platform, aimed at increasing productivity through automated meeting and conversation summaries. The new offerings, announced at the Cisco Live! customer event in Las Vegas on Wednesday, include summarization capabilities that allow users to catch up on missed meetings or focus on the most important…

  • Microsoft Is Bringing OpenAI’s GPT-4 AI model to US Government Agencies

    Microsoft Corp. will make it possible for users of its Azure Government cloud computing service, which include a variety of US agencies, to access artificial intelligence models from ChatGPT creator OpenAI. Microsoft, which is the largest investor in OpenAI and uses its technology to power its Bing chatbot, plans to announce Wednesday that Azure Government…

  • Artificial Intelligence Still Not Smart Enough

    People have enough trouble separating fact from fiction and a new technology doesn’t appear ready to make the task any easier. In fact it may get harder if humans with natural intelligence put too much stock in the artificial variety. “GPT-3.5 Hallucinates Nonexistent Citations: Evidence from Economics” is the title of a new study from…

  • Blinken starts Saudi Arabia visit aimed at steadying relations

    US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has held talks with Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman as part of a diplomatic mission to mend relations between the US and Saudi Arabia. The discussions aimed to address disagreements on issues such as human rights, Iran, regional security, and oil prices. Blinken emphasized the strengthening of…

  • A bridge under construction in India has collapsed – for the second time

    The Sultanganj Bridge in the Indian state of Bihar has collapsed for the second time during its construction, raising concerns about the quality of its construction. Video footage shows the bridge collapsing into the River Ganges, creating a plume of debris and waves. The bridge had collapsed previously in April of the previous year, and…

  • Collapse of Ukraine’s Nova Kakhovka dam an ‘ecological catastrophe’

    The collapse of the Nova Kakhovka dam in southern Ukraine has resulted in a potential ecological catastrophe, causing flooding, displacing over 1,400 people, and threatening water supplies. The dam’s destruction has sparked accusations between Kyiv and Moscow, with Ukraine investigating the incident as a case of “ecocide” and blaming Russia. The extent of the environmental…

  • Ukraine war: Wagner boss rubbishes Russian claims of Ukrainian casualties

    Tension between the Wagner Group and the Russian military has escalated, with Wagner’s boss dismissing Russia’s claims of inflicting heavy losses on Ukraine as “wild and absurd science fiction.” Russia’s defense ministry insisted that Ukraine suffered over 3,700 casualties during a supposed Ukrainian offensive in the Donetsk region. While Ukraine’s military denied knowledge of a…

  • New ChatGPT Attack Technique Spreads Malicious Packages

    A new cyber-attack technique called “AI package hallucination” has been discovered, leveraging the OpenAI language model ChatGPT to spread malicious packages in developers’ environments. Attackers can exploit ChatGPT’s code generation capabilities to deceive users by suggesting non-existent code libraries and then replacing them with their own malicious packages. The technique poses challenges for detection due…

  • Three Vulnerabilities Discovered in Game Dev Tool RenderDoc

    Three critical vulnerabilities have been discovered in RenderDoc, a popular graphics debugger used in gaming development software. The vulnerabilities include a privilege escalation flaw and two heap-based buffer overflows. The flaws could be exploited by both local and remote attackers to gain unauthorized privileges or execute arbitrary code on the target machine. Security experts from…

  • Keep Aware Raises $2.4M to Eliminate Browser Blind Spots

    Texas startup Keep Aware has secured $2.4 million in early-stage venture capital funding, led by LiveOak Venture Partners, to develop technology aimed at safeguarding web browsers against malicious hacker attacks. Keep Aware is creating a human-centric browser security platform that protects against browser-based threats such as phishing, email spoofing, social engineering, and malicious extensions. The…

  • AntChain, Intel Create New Privacy-Preserving Computing Platform for AI Training

    AntChain, a blockchain technology brand of Ant Group, has partnered with Intel to create a privacy-preserving computing platform called MAPPIC. The platform utilizes trusted execution environment (TEE) technology and aims to protect large-scale AI training data. It leverages Intel’s Software Guard Extensions (SGX) security technology, Ant Group’s Occlum operating system, and AntChain services for application…

  • Governments worldwide grapple with regulation to rein in AI dangers

    Ever since generative AI exploded into public consciousness with the launch of ChatGPT at the end of last year, calls to regulate the technology to stop it from causing undue harm have risen to fever pitch around the world. The stakes are high — just last week, technology leaders signed an open public letter saying…

  • New superconducting diode could improve performance of quantum computers and artificial intelligence

    A University of Minnesota Twin Cities-led team has developed a new superconducting diode, a key component in electronic devices, that could help scale up quantum computers for industry use and improve the performance of artificial intelligence systems. Compared to other superconducting diodes, the researchers’ device is more energy efficient; can process multiple electrical signals at…

  • Researchers are Working on a Tractor Beam System for Space

    Human technology is crossing another threshold. Tractor beams have been common in science fiction for decades. Now a team of researchers is working on a real-life tractor beam that could help us with our burgeoning space debris problem. Space debris is made up of human-made objects in space that are now defunct. It ranges from complete…

  • Apple Vision Pro

    It really is one of the best product names in Apple history: Vision is a description of a product, it is an aspiration for a use case, and it is a critique on the sort of society we are building, behind Apple’s leadership more than anyone else. I am speaking, of course, about Apple’s new mixed…

  • OpenAI CEO suggests international agency like UN’s nuclear watchdog could oversee AI

    Artificial intelligence poses an “existential risk” to humanity, a key innovator warned during a visit to the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday, suggesting an international agency like the International Atomic Energy Agency oversee the ground-breaking technology. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is on a global tour to discuss artificial intelligence. “The challenge that the world has is how…

  • Coinbase targeted by SEC in latest shot at crypto firms for allegedly skirting securities laws

    Coinbase has been targeted by U.S. regulators in a new lawsuit Tuesday that alleges the cryptocurrency platform is operating as an unregistered securities platform and brokerage service. The lawsuit from the Securities and Exchange Commission comes only a day after it filed charges against Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange, and its founder Changpeng Zhao are…

  • Afghan provincial governor killed in car bombing

    The acting governor of northeastern Badakhshan province in Afghanistan, Nisar Ahmad Ahmadi, was killed in a car bombing in the provincial capital Faizabad. The attack, which also claimed the life of the driver and injured six others, targeted a Taliban official. The perpetrators behind the bombing remain unclear, but the Islamic State in Iraq and…

  • Pakistan PM hopeful of IMF deal this month amid escalating crisis

    Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is hopeful that a critical loan deal with the IMF will be finalized this month. Pakistan is seeking the immediate release of $1.1 billion as part of a $6.5 billion bailout package. The country faces a balance of payment crisis, and meeting the IMF’s requirements is crucial. However, there are…

  • Inside the Taliban’s war on drugs – opium poppy crops slashed

    Taliban fighters in Afghanistan are enforcing a ban on poppy cultivation, which has led to a significant reduction in opium production. The Taliban, now in power, imposed the ban in April 2022 due to the harmful effects of opium and its conflict with their religious beliefs. They have been destroying poppy fields and cracking down…

  • Ukraine war: Kyiv says troops advance on eastern front

    The Ukrainian forces have advanced around Bakhmut, described as the “epicenter of hostilities,” in the eastern region. Although it remains unclear if a counter-offensive has begun, Deputy Defence Minister Hanna Maliar confirmed the progress made by Ukrainian troops in several directions near Bakhmut. The city holds symbolic importance for both Kyiv and Moscow, and recent…

  • Spanish Bank Globalcaja Hit By Ransomware Attack

    Spanish bank Globalcaja confirmed a ransomware attack on its local systems carried out by the Play ransomware group. The incident occurred last Thursday but did not compromise client accounts or the bank’s electronic banking platform. Globalcaja reassured customers that they can continue to conduct financial operations securely online and through ATMs. The bank has temporarily…

  • Clop Ransom Gang Breaches Big Names Via MOVEit Flaw

    A zero-day vulnerability in file transfer software has been exploited by the Clop ransomware gang, affecting numerous global companies including the BBC, BA, Boots, and the government of Nova Scotia. Thousands of organizations are believed to be impacted. The bug was first exploited over the weekend of May 27 and Microsoft attributed the attacks to…

  • What if the Current AI Hype Is a Dead End?

    In this column, the author explores the future scenarios for how AI, particularly language models, may impact security operations. They discuss a potential future called “Dead End AI” where AI fails to live up to the hype surrounding it. They outline two scenarios within this future: one where AI becomes another overhyped trend like cryptocurrencies…

  • Google Patches Third Chrome Zero-Day of 2023

    Google has released a security update for Chrome 114, which addresses the third zero-day vulnerability discovered in the web browser this year. The update fixes two flaws, including CVE-2023-3079, a type confusion issue in the V8 JavaScript engine. While Google hasn’t shared details about the attacks exploiting this vulnerability, its discovery by Clement Lecigne from…

  • AI poses national security threat, warns terror watchdog

    The creators of artificial intelligence need to abandon their “tech utopian” mindset, according to the terror watchdog, amid fears that the new technology could be used to groom vulnerable individuals. Jonathan Hall KC, whose role is to review the adequacy of terrorism legislation, said the national security threat from AI was becoming ever more apparent and…

  • Atomic Wallet exploited, users report loss of entire portfolios

    Atomic Wallet has reportedly been exploited, with users reporting complete losses of their crypto portfolios. Atomic is a noncustodial decentralized wallet, meaning users are responsible for assets stored in the application. “We have received reports of wallets being compromised. We are doing all we can to investigate and analyse the situation. As we have more information,…

  • Scientists Successfully Transmit Space-Based Solar Power to Earth for the First Time

    The California Institute of Technology has big news for space-based power. Researchers at the university have reportedly beamed solar power from space to Earth without a single wire—and they say it’s a first. The experiment is a part of Caltech’s Space Solar Power Project, and the institute announced a successful transmission via press release yesterday.…

  • ChatGPT has enormous hidden costs that could throttle AI development

    AI chatbots have a problem: They lose money on every chat. The enormous cost of running today’s large language models, which underpin tools like ChatGPT and Bard, is limiting their quality and threatening to throttle the global AI boom they’ve sparked. Their expense, and the limited availability of the computer chips they require, is also constraining…

  • Artificial Intelligence Is Getting Regulated

    Artificial intelligence has taken the world by storm. Nvidia, a company that makes AI-related chips, saw its market value rocket to nearly a $1 trillion market capitalization. Almost everyone, from students to JPMorgan, is finding ways to leverage this fast-growing technology. Like any new innovation or product, there is an accompanying concern over how it may…

  • Belgium probes alleged use of its weapons in attack on Russia

    Prime Minister Alexander De Croo says Belgium will ask Ukraine to clarify if Belgian rifles supplied to Kyiv were used by pro-Ukrainian troops to attack Russia’s western border. These comments came on Monday after there were reports that anti-Kremlin fighters used tactical vehicles originally given to Ukraine by the United States and Poland and carried…

  • India, US agree on roadmap for defence industry cooperation

    India and the United States have created a roadmap for defense industry cooperation over the next few years. This move is expected to bolster New Delhi’s defense manufacturing ambitions. The United States is looking to deepen ties with India as they are the world’s largest arms importer and sees these ties with India as a…

  • Russia says it thwarted major Ukrainian offensive

    Russia’s defense ministry stated that it has thwarted a Ukrainian attack in Donetsk. This is the latest sign that a counter-offensive may have begun. Russia released a video of the alleged battle which shows military vehicles under heavy fire in fields. Russia claims it killed 3oo troops and destroyed 16 tanks. Moscow’s claims have not…

  • UK Closes CCP Cyber Certification Scheme

    The UK Cyber Security Council (UKCSC) has announced the closure of the Certified Cyber Professional (CCP) scheme to new applicants starting from June 30. Existing CCP certifications will remain valid until December 31, 2026. This decision paves the way for the launch of new chartered titles in late July, aligning the cybersecurity sector with other…

  • Pentagon Cyber Policy Cites Learnings from Ukraine War

    According to a classified document sent to Congress, the Pentagon’s proactive strategy to disrupt malicious cyber activity has been influenced by the events in Ukraine. While the full 2023 DoD Cyber Strategy is not publicly available, a fact sheet highlights key points. The strategy is informed by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022, which demonstrated…