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While large language models present real risks to society, experts say they can be tested and largely controlled using well-worn cybersecurity and policy choices. The post The AI hacking apocalypse is not inevitable appeared first on CyberScoop.
The latest zero-day has a maximum-severity rating and affects Cisco Identity Services Engine, a product hit with three actively exploited vulnerabilities since June 2025. The post Cisco alerts customers to second actively exploited zero-day in as many days appeared first on CyberScoop.
Cybercriminals used NightmareStresser to launch hundreds of thousands of DDoS attacks since at least 2022. Threat actors behind the operation claimed links to Russia. The post Authorities seize popular, long-running DDoS-for-hire service domains appeared first on CyberScoop.
Ports, railroads, and utilities keep the military operational. They’re all vulnerable to Iranian cyberattacks. The post America’s cyber strategy overlooks the infrastructure that actually keeps the military moving appeared first on CyberScoop.
It’s the first guidance from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency on deploying decoys, like honeypots, to detect and distract adversaries. The post CISA promotes a fresh way to deter cyberattackers: Lie to them appeared first on CyberScoop.
The agencies issued a joint statement saying the “joint security boardings” came in response to “indications that the networks of both vessels were compromised.” The post Coast Guard, FBI board US-bound foreign ships in order to probe for cyberattacks appeared first on CyberScoop.
The secretary told House Financial Services Committee lawmakers that the “best way to guarantee safety” is for AI creators to be held “liable for what they build and generate.” The post Treasury’s Scott Bessent says no liability exemptions for AI labs appeared first on CyberScoop.
Three feds spoke about future plans for the Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation program, and lessons they’ve learned. The post What’s next for CISA’s CDM program that gives cybersecurity tools to federal agencies appeared first on CyberScoop.
The company confirmed the defect was exploited before it was disclosed and patched, but it did not describe the nature of the attacks or the scope of impact across its customer base. The post Cisco warns customers of actively exploited zero-day in email gateways appeared first on CyberScoop.
One justice said the attempt to change the rules ahead of the 2026 elections would be “arbitrary and capricious” and violated the Administrative Procedures Act. The post Supreme Court denies Trump request to allow USPS mail ballot changes appeared first on CyberScoop.
