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GovInfoSecurity.com covers the latest news, laws, regulations and directives related to government information security, focusing on the White House's cybersecurity initiatives, the latest legislative efforts in Congress, as well as thought leadership from top government CISOs.
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19h ago
Improved Tooling Makes Such Attacks More Likely
Research shows that attackers can physically extract secrets embedded into read-only memory on a shoestring budget. The equipment involves a polishing wheel, a jig and an optical microscope. The attack sounds impossible "until it’s observed for real," said Tony Moor, a IOActive researcher ..read more
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19h ago
How ChatGPT Can Help You Write Your Job Application Documents
Artificial intelligence offers innovative tools to refine your job application materials. This guide provides practical steps on how to use one common tool, ChatGPT, to enhance your resume and cover letter, ensuring they capture the attention of potential employers ..read more
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19h ago
Medical device makers submitting products for premarket approval by the Food and Drug Administration often struggle the most with cybersecurity in three major areas - design controls, providing a software bill of materials and testing, according to Nastassia Tamari of the FDA ..read more
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19h ago
After Quintupling Revenue Over the Past 18 Months, ThreatLocker Wants to Go Public
ThreatLocker completed a $115 million Series D funding round to further its zero trust cybersecurity ambitions. The Orlando-based company plans to use the funding to expand the number of applications it supports and prepare for a potential initial public offering ..read more
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19h ago
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19h ago
Networking Giant Dubs Campaign Against Government Customers 'Arcane Door'
Probable nation-state hackers targeted Cisco firewall appliances in a campaign dating to late 2023, the networking giant disclosed Wednesday while releasing three patches, two of them rated critical. Cisco doesn't connect the hackers with a specific country. It dubs the campaign "Arcane Door ..read more
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19h ago
Hanna Kim to Take Over Login.gov at a Pivotal Moment for Federal Sign-On Service
Login.gov, the federal government's single sign-on service, told staffers Wednesday that there would be a change in its top leadership starting next month as the organization ramps up plans to begin testing facial recognition technologies and new pricing models ..read more
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3d ago
Russian Hackers Using Open-Source Malware on Popular Messaging Apps, Report Says
Ukraine's Computer Emergency Response Team is warning in an April report that a Russian hacking group known as UAC-0184 is using open-source malware to target Ukrainian soldiers on popular messaging apps such as Signal, as concerns grow over the Kremlin’s advanced hacking capabilities ..read more
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3d ago
Finalizes HIPAA Privacy Rule Changes Involving PHI Related to Reproductive Care
Healthcare providers are prohibited from disclosing protected health information related to lawful reproductive healthcare, according to a final rule released Monday by federal regulators. The new HIPAA rule is designed to protect women who cross state lines seeking an abortion, and their providers ..read more