Thursday

04-06-2026 Vol 19

Category: Newsletter

Cybercrime crackdown goes global

Cybercrime syndicates across Southeast Asia are estimated to rake in billions from unsuspecting victims each year. Now, governments around the world are banding together to fight back.

Testing US election security

Several U.S. states, including New York, New Jersey and Virginia, are holding closely watched elections this November. But recent shakeups in voting technology and federal election resources may test...

North Korean scammers go global

As U.S. law enforcement and cyber groups are cracking down on a years-long North Korean cyber scheme, these scammers are setting their sights on broader — potentially less savvy...

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.