Federal cybersecurity readiness depends on the ability of agencies and critical infrastructure operators to coordinate effectively when a threat reaches a network.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued a directive mandating federal civilian agencies to cease the use of all technology products from the Chinese AI lab DeepSeek.
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) is making the oversight of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies a priority over the next five years, according to its strategic plan released Friday.
The Pentagon Chief Information Officer Kirsten Davies continues to bolster her team with key appointments, most recently naming Jon Steinbach as strategic technical advisor.
Sen. Ron Wyden is urging the Trump administration to address a critical encryption vulnerability that could expose sensitive government website visits to foreign adversaries.
The operator of OnlyFake pleaded guilty in February 2026 for creating over 10,000 fraudulent digital identity documents, including passports and driver's licenses.
Digital platform provider Conduent has agreed to pay $80 million to settle a class action lawsuit stemming from a 2024 cyber incident that compromised the personal and health data of approximately 62 million individuals.
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