Unmasking crypto crime: An analysis of China and Iran
Experts explore the growing influence of cryptocurrency in Iran and China, shedding light on large-scale mining operations, money laundering and fentanyl trafficking.
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NASA agrees to insider threat risk assessment of unclassified systems
The agency plans to determine if the program needs to be expanded to protect more than just classified systems.
Agencies told to assess if they can end contracts for drones built by foreign adversaries
The executive order applies to unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) from China, Russia, Iran and North Korea.
CBP more than doubling autonomous sentry towers along Southwest border
The software involved could potentially help the Pentagon combat drones used by Iran-backed militias to scout bases prior to rocket and mortar attacks.
Officials worry Iran will target defense contractors with cyberattacks
There's also a fear that proxies could get involved.
NIST drafts enhanced cyber standards for defense contractors
NIST published a draft of new cybersecurity guidelines for defense contractors, a key attack point for adversaries seeking government secrets and IP.
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DHS issues emergency order to prevent agency DNS hijacking
The order out of concern that federal agencies could be vulnerable to cyberattacks intended to gain access to the platforms used to manage domain name system (DNS)…
Cybersecurity a rising concern in protecting nuclear stockpile
Hacking is quickly becoming the greatest threat to nuclear security efforts domestic and abroad, experts said at a conference last week.