Despite ongoing efforts by the Defense Department to bolster the space supply chain, government and commercial satellite programs continue to struggle with shortfalls in several critical areas, including on-orbit propulsion, optical communications terminals and hardened electronics, according to industry and Pentagon officials.
US congressional panel urges Americans to ditch China-made routers
A U.S. congressional committee on Wednesday urged Americans to remove Chinese-made wireless routers from their homes, including those made by TP-Link, calling them a security threat that opened the door for China to hack U.S. critical infrastructure. The House of Representatives Select Committee on China has pushed the Commerce Department to investigate China’s TP-Link Technology Co, which according to research firm IDC is the top seller of WiFi routers internationally by unit volume.
nRootTag: 1.5 Billion iPhones Used for Malicious Tracking
According to the researchers, a complete fix could take several years, as Apple would need to update all Find My-compatible devices, including iPhones and other connected hardware. However, even after the necessary firmware updates are released, adoption may be slow, as not all users immediately upgrade their devices.
OSINT Unveiled: The Technology Behind the Intelligence – ODNI Edition
Feb 27, 2025 2:00 p.m. ET – Webinar
Join us for a discussion on the evolving role of OSINT in national security. As hybrid threats grow more complex, Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) is becoming a critical tool for government agencies and private sector partners. Our speakers will explore OSINT’s integration with other intelligence disciplines, the importance of public-private collaboration and the steps needed to professionalize the field.
Key Topics:
- The role of OSINT in today’s hybrid threat landscape
- Steps to advance OSINT professionalization in government
- The importance of public-private partnerships in intelligence
- How OSINT complements SIGINT, HUMINT, GEOINT and MASINT
- The significance of direct OSINT collection for government and industry
Protecting Your Software Supply Chain: Assessing the Risks Before Deployment
Cybercriminals have recognized that instead of attacking an organization head-on, they can infiltrate through the software supply chain—like slipping counterfeit parts into an assembly line. According to the 2024 Sonatype State of the Software Supply Chain report, attackers are infiltrating open-source ecosystems at an alarming rate, with over 512,847 malicious packages detected last year alone—a 156% increase from the previous year. Traditional security tools and processes often miss these threats, leaving organizations unprepared.
Federal Executive Forum Cybersecurity for Defense and Homeland Progress and Best Practices 2025
Government cybersecurity strategies are constantly evolving to address new threats. The Departments of Defense and Homeland Security prioritize proactive defense, including integrating security into the development process and adopting zero trust principles. They also focus on threat intelligence, workforce development and modernizing infrastructure to build a more resilient and secure nation.
Cloudflare CDN flaw leaks user location data, even through secure chat apps
A security researcher discovered a flaw in Cloudflare’s content delivery network (CDN), which could expose a person’s general location by simply sending them an image on platforms like Signal and Discord.
While the geo-locating capability of the attack is not precise enough for street-level tracking, it can provide enough data to infer what geographic region a person lives in and monitor their movements.
WH National Cyber Director Finalizing Software Liability Proposals
The outgoing White House national cyber director is highlighting the progress his office made over the last four years, while also queuing up key issues, like regulatory harmonization and software liability, for the incoming Trump administration.
White House National Cyber Director Harry Coker, speaking at the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies in Washington on Tuesday, ran down his office’s signature efforts, including the 2023 national cyber strategy and the push to establish minimum cyber standards for critical industries.
Federal News Network’s Industry Exchange Cyber 2025
Jan 27, 2025 1:00 p.m. ET
Webinar
Cybersecurity requires constant vigilance but also continual evolution. Are you staying safe today and staying out front of threats on the horizon? Join Federal News Network to learn about the latest tactics and technologies to help agencies meet their cyber-readiness demands, from threat detection and response to keeping employees aware and endpoints secure.
Defend Against Ransomware Attacks Cyber Range Training
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM EST – 1:00 PM EST
Location type: Virtual/Online
Format: Webinar
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is proud to offer Incident Response Training event, Defend Against Ransomware Attacks Cyber Range Training (IR209). The 200-level training events are open to government employees and contractors across federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial government, educational partners, and critical infrastructure partners.