Thursday

04-06-2026 Vol 19

Category: Newsletter

Cyber world — minus Trump admin leaders — heads to RSAC

As industry leaders and global government officials descend on San Francisco for RSAC this week, the Trump administration’s cyber leaders are notably absent from the conference.

Scammers look to cash in on the Middle East war

Scammers are using the Middle East war to take advantage of people online, while global governments and the private sector race to crack down on cybercrime.

Reviews are in on the Trump administration’s cyber strategy

Industry officials are praising the Trump administration’s new cyber strategy for its aggressive stance against cyber threats but are also asking for more details.

The cyber war in Iran

After weekend strikes rocked Tehran, cyber threat hunters spotted coordinated intrusions into Iran platforms — and U.S. infrastructure owners are now quietly prepping for possible retaliation in cyberspace.

States feel the squeeze of CISA shutdown

CISA is canceling meetings, limiting communications with state partners and furloughing employees in key departments as the DHS shutdown stretches on.

Cyber takeaways from the Munich Security Conference

After global leaders convened for the Munich Security Conference to discuss worldwide security policy challenges, your host breaks down the top cyber takeaways from the conference.

The industrialization of romance scams

Cybersecurity experts are warning that cybercriminals are weaponizing online love at scale — and the federal government is racing to break up scammers’ increasingly sophisticated playbook.

Bridget Bean talks DHS’s leadership limbo

Bridget Bean, CISA’s former acting head, says a shortage of Senate-confirmed leaders at the agency is quietly eroding DHS’s ability to fulfill its mission.

A TikTok firewall — or fig leaf?

A new TikTok deal promises U.S. data, U.S. oversight — and fewer China ties. But Washington isn’t convinced that it’s enough.

AI’s push into health care triggers cyber alarm bells

Artificial intelligence makers are betting big on the health care sector. But security experts are warning that the rapid adoption of AI in health systems may bring more risk...