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12-10-2025 Vol 19

Category: Newsletter

How online crime became a national security crisis

As cyber scams are being linked to U.S. adversaries more and more, industry leaders and government officials are calling for renewed focus on robust federal policy to address cybercrime,...

Cyber shutdown showdown

With less than two days left before the deadline to fund the federal government, we break down how federal cyber agencies are preparing for a government shutdown.

From AI deepfakes to crypto heists: Cybercriminals are upping their game

Scammers are finding new and creative ways to steal billions of dollars from Americans — and fast-advancing AI tools are only fueling these efforts.

Who’s training the machines?

As the Trump administration embraces the mass adoption of AI tools, experts warn about the continued security risks and potential influence over large language models.

Hackers threaten to turn stolen art into AI training data

A new ransomware group is targeting the art world with a twist: Pay up or hackers will feed their stolen work into AI systems.

Congress’ cyber agenda

Lawmakers are returning from their summer recess this week with a full plate of cyber policy issues to address.

The quiet response to the Microsoft hacks

Federal agencies and key congressional committees are responding to recent exploits that took advantage of two major vulnerabilities in Microsoft products — even if they are staying mostly quiet.

Black Hat and DEF CON offer lessons for Congress

Top cyber experts from the private and public sectors highlighted some of the biggest challenges and innovations in the industry.

Who’s who — and who’s absent — at Black Hat

As cybersecurity officials arrive in Las Vegas for back-to-back conferences, the Trump administration is planning to make a minimal showing. Some community members say it’s a missed opportunity for...

CISA’s next chapter on election security

With CISA one step closer to filling its top leadership position, election security groups worry that the agency won’t have the capacity to work with state and local officials...