The Department of Homeland security is launching the first-of-its-kind cybersecurity grant program for state, local, and territorial (SLT) governments.
Lawmakers Introduce Bill Requiring Disclosure of Ransomware Payments
Senator Elizabeth Warren and Representative Deborah Ross have introduced a bill that would require companies to disclose ransomware payments.
Another Week, Another Round of Serious Google Chrome Security Flaws
In what is becoming a regular occurrence, Google has issued another Chrome update to fix a number of issues, including seven serious security flaws.
DOJ and DHS Launch Website to Help Ransomware Victims
The Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) have launched StopRansomware.gov as a one-stop cybersecurity resource.
Former DHS CISA director Chris Krebs Will Headline SECtember
The Cloud Security Alliance has announced that former DHS CISA director Chris Krebs will be the feature speaker at the upcoming SECtember event.
Homeland Security Investing Fake N95 Mask Scam
As if the pandemic is not bad enough, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is investigating a scam involving fake N95 masks.
DHS Tested Mask-Thwarting Facial Recognition
The Department of Homeland Security (DSH) has been testing facial recognition systems that can recognize faces with masks on.
Homeland Security Issues Warning On Critical Windows Server Bug
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is warning of a Windows Server bug that can give hackers access to any machine on a network.
EU Considering A Five-Year Ban On Facial Recognition In Public
Politico is reporting that the European Union (EU) is considering banning facial recognition in public areas for up to five years. Facial recognition is quickly becoming the latest battleground in the fight over user privacy. Some countries, such as China,…
Homeland Security’s Top Cybersecurity Official Moving to Google
CyberScoop is reporting that Jeanette Manfra, the Department of Homeland Security’s assistant director for cybersecurity, will be joining Google. Google has been trying to gain traction acquiring federal cybersecurity contracts. Manfra will offer a big boost in that area, as…
Gmail’s ‘Confidential Mode’ May Expose Users to Phishing Scams, Raises Red Flags at DHS
A new Google Mail feature has caused the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to raise concerns about users’ privacy and security. According to reports, Gmail’s new “Confidential Mode” can be used to instigate scams like phishing. In April, Google revamped…
Dept. of Homeland Security Warns of Impending Zombie Apocalypse, But Not Really
If there’s one thing Americans love, it’s the zombie apocalypse. I don’t know why, really. Although some people think that it would be cool to blow the heads off the undead and attempt to survive in a brutal post-apocalyptic landscape,…
Your Tattoo Is Currently Wanted By The FBI
One of the easiest ways to identify certain people is by their tattoo. Various crime organizations, most notably the Yakuza, use tattoos as a calling card. Others just get tattoos out of self expression. The FBI doesn’t care why you…