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Fake DOD memo about ‘compromised’ apps shows swift spread of deceptive messaging
The message, widely circulated as the U.S. bombed Iran, shows how quickly unverified information can reach troops.
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Strikes on Iran will test US cyber strategy abroad, and defenses at home
The federal government’s cyber defense agency is short-staffed, and Tehran is known for its retaliatory cyberattacks.
Policy
Sen. Wyden to block confirmation for NSA director, citing lack of experience
The Oregon senator took issue with Lt. Gen. Joshua Rudd’s responses to questions regarding civil liberties and oversight against unlawful surveillance.
Policy
Cyber responses will be ‘linked to adversary actions,’ involve industry: White House
New national cyber strategy, expected last month, will be released “soon."
Policy
CISA to furlough most of its workforce under impending DHS shutdown
The shutdown would also slow ongoing revamps of a major cyber incident reporting rule that was signed into law in 2022, acting director Madhu Gottumukkala said this week.
Policy
CIA overhauls acquisition to get new tech faster
The new framework includes a vendor-vetting system and streamlined IT authorization.
Policy
Nominee to lead NSA backs controversial spying law
Lt. Gen. Josh Rudd also promised to prioritize NSA efforts to protect U.S. elections.
Science & Tech
US military used new 'non-kinetic' cell to guide cyber ops during Maduro capture
The unit is part of a broader push to better integrate cyber, EW, and other non-destructive effects into missions, leaders told lawmakers on Wednesday.
Policy
Rudd defends qualifications to lead NSA, Cyber Command at confirmation hearing
INDOPACOM's deputy commander stopped short of endorsing policy proposals for more aggressive cyber responses to China and other foreign adversaries.
Policy
NSA alum returns to serve as deputy director
A previous Trump-administration choice for the job was jettisoned after criticism by far-right activist Laura Loomer.
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US, observers watch for cyber, disinformation campaigns in wake of Venezuela raid
Disinformation operations have been spotted, but there are no signs the efforts are being coordinated by a foreign government, one observer said.
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US spy agencies contributed to operation that captured Maduro
The CIA helped locate the Venezuelan leader while others monitored electronic communications.
Policy
Leaders tapped to fill months-long vacancies atop NSA, Cyber Command
The signals-intelligence titan and the combatant command have been without a permanent leader since April.
Policy
After eight months, administration signals a potential leader for NSA, CyberCom
The White House has asked senators to confirm a promotion for Army Lt. Gen. Joshua Rudd, deputy director for U.S. Indo-Pacific Command.
Policy
Intelligence community should monitor supply chains, says new natsec strategy
It's another example of the Trump administration's treatment of economic interests as national-security issues.
Policy
NSA has 2,000 fewer people now, meeting Trump-admin goal
The exact size of the agency’s workforce is not publicly known, but a fact sheet distributed by Maryland last year put it at 39,000.
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Foreign spies see opportunity in fed workers' uncertainty, Army warns
The service's deputy chief for intelligence told more than a million soldiers, civilian employees, and family members to be on their guard.
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At NSA, a leadership vacuum and staff cuts threaten operations and morale
"That’s what happens when your boss disappears, and then some of your lead unicorns also disappear,” one person said.
Policy
CyberCorps talent pipeline buckles under Trump hiring freezes
Federal logjams are keeping the scholarship program from delivering trained students to government cybersecurity positions.
Policy