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When Your Smart ID Card Reader Comes With Malware

Krebs on Security

government employees and contractors have been issued a secure smart ID card that enables physical access to buildings and controlled spaces, and provides access to government computer networks and systems at the cardholder’s appropriate security level. government smart cards. government smart cards.

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When AIs Start Hacking

Schneier on Security

Okay, maybe this is a bit of hyperbole, but it requires no far-future science fiction technology. The inherent ambiguity in most other systems ends up being a near-term security defense against AI hacking. Think about systems of governance like the tax code: a series of algorithms, with inputs and outputs.

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Microsoft's Majorana 1 and the Path to Scalable Quantum Computing

SecureWorld News

This development, announced on February 19 , has wide-reaching implications for industries, enterprises, governments, and, critically, cybersecurity both as an opportunity and a challenge. Government and national security Defense & intelligence: Quantum computing could crack encryption, making existing security protocols obsolete.

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China-linked APT Silk Typhoon targets IT Supply Chain

Security Affairs

Silk Typhoon targets multiple sectors worldwide, including information technology (IT) services and infrastructure, remote monitoring and management (RMM) companies, managed service providers (MSPs) and affiliates, healthcare, legal services, higher education, defense, government, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and energy.

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Chinese Hackers Breach US Wiretapping Data, Expose Vulnerabilities

eSecurity Planet

Companies like Verizon, AT&T, and Lumen Technologies were targeted in this attack, allowing unauthorized access to critical systems used for court-authorized wiretapping — a tool vital for law enforcement surveillance. telecom giants such as Verizon Communications, AT&T, and Lumen Technologies. The hackers, identified by U.S.

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2024 Cybersecurity Laws & Regulations

eSecurity Planet

The landscape of cybersecurity laws and regulations today is set to undergo significant changes, impacting businesses, government entities, and individuals alike. Recent updates to HIPAA regulations may address new technologies and evolving threats in the healthcare industry. What are Federal Cybersecurity Regulations?

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U.S. Imposes Ban on Russia’s Kaspersky; Sanctions 12 Executives

eSecurity Planet

government that Kaspersky Lab’s ties to Russia could pose a national security threat. alleges that these ties could potentially allow the Russian government access to sensitive data or even facilitate cyberattacks. fears this data could be shared with the Russian government for espionage purposes. Specifically, U.S.