NSA Announces Post-Quantum Cryptography Measures to Safeguard National Security Systems Against Quantum Computing Threats FORT MEADE, Md. — The National Security Agency (NSA) today announced new initiatives to safeguard National Security Systems (NSS) from the emerging threats posed by quantum computing. In line with Executive Order 14412, “Securing the Nation Against Advanced Cryptographic Attacks,” NSA continues to […]
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Breaking News and Related Articles 9-25-2026
FBI says source of its jobs portal breach still unknown as hackers allege employee data compromised The FBI is working to determine whether a breach involving its jobs website originated within the bureau or through a third-party provider after a criminal hacking group claimed it obtained FBI employees’ personal information. {Read full article here} How cyber […]
Breaking News and Related Articles 9-18-2026
Top 10 Best Cloud Encryption Solutions in 2026 Encryption is table stakes in every cloud, but key control is where strategy lives: who holds the keys, where they physically reside, and whether a cloud provider or a foreign subpoena can ever touch them. {Read full article here} USDOT Awards $1.1 Billion for Airport Upgrades and Runway […]
Breaking News and Related Articles 9-11-2026
Researchers And AI Agents Cut Estimated Qu{Read full article here}antum Cost of Attacking Bitcoin Encryption by 86% An open research project combining human scientists with AI agents has sharply reduced the estimated quantum computing resources needed for a key step in attacking the encryption used by Bitcoin, Ethereum and other blockchain networks. {Read full article […]
Breaking News and Related Articles 9-4-2026
Cybersecurity in Oil and Gas: Threats, Risks & Defenses Why oil and gas is a top cyber target: the threats across the upstream-to-downstream value chain, real incidents like Colonial Pipeline, TSA rules, and how operators defend. {Read full article here} OpenAI Investigates Elevated Errors Affecting ChatGPT and Codex Services OpenAI has reported an ongoing […]
Breaking News and Related Articles 8-28-2026
Ring Unveils New Encryption System to Enhance Privacy and Limit Access to Home Security Footage Ring is preparing to change how video recorded by its home security cameras is protected, with a new encryption system designed to limit the company’s ability to access customer footage. The Amazon-owned company announced a system called Throw Away the […]
Breaking News and Related Articles 8-21-2026
Privacy Tip #504 – What is Spyware? This week, Apple notified customers in 110 countries around the world (150 countries to date) that they “may have been targeted with spyware capable of hacking into their devices.” {Read full article here} Senator asks US government watchdog to review how feds use hacking tools Democratic senator Ron Wyden […]
Breaking News and Related Articles 8-14-2026
Apple sends new ‘Threat Notification’ alerts over mercenary spyware attacks You’re not alone if you just received an “Apple Threat Notification” saying it detected a “mercenary spyware attack targeted at your iPhone.” Apple confirmed to BleepingComputer that it sent a new batch of threat notifications on August 13 to targeted users in 110 countries. {Read […]
Breaking News and Related Articles 8-7-2026
Chinese-linked LightSpy spyware that can remotely wipe your data found in over 12 countries Security researchers say the LightSpy spyware platform has evolved into a commercial surveillance tool capable of targeting smartphones, computers and even routers. The latest findings suggest its operators have broadened their reach beyond mainland China while adding new capabilities, including remote […]
Breaking News and Related Articles 7-31-2026
How to set up data breach and dark web monitoring for your business So, you’ve read great things about data breach and dark web monitoring platforms and decided to take the plunge. You may even have a favorite among the dozens of viable options. But even then, the work is only half done. Getting your […]