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US Federal Budget Proposes $27.5B for Cybersecurity

Data Breach Today

Budget Proposes Incremental Increases, Not Leaps, But Small Budget Cut for CISA The Biden administration doesn't propose huge leaps in cybersecurity funding in an annual spending blueprint unveiled Monday afternoon. federal civilian cybersecurity spending would amount to $13 billion, while the military would spend $14.5

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Report Suggests CISA Should Dominate Federal Cybersecurity

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Federal Civilian Agencies 'Are Likely to Resist This Dramatic Change,' Report Says A study of federal government cybersecurity suggests the Department of Homeland Security could play a more prominent role in securing civilian networks, in a report that touts a "more centralized defensive strategy."

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How the Cybersecurity Industry Is Aiding Israel's War Effort

Data Breach Today

Cyber Vendors With Large Israeli Footprint Grapple With Displaced, Deployed Workers Cybersecurity companies across the globe are now preparing for a sizable chunk of their Israel-based workforce to be drafted into the country's military reserves.

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Russia-linked hackers target Ukrainian military with Infamous Chisel Android malware

Security Affairs

Russia-linked threat actors have been targeting Android devices of the Ukrainian military with a new malware dubbed Infamous Chisel. “The information exfiltrated is a combination of system device information, commercial application information and applications specific to the Ukrainian military. ” concludes the report.

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US Coast Guard Expands Cyber Command to Combat New Threats

Data Breach Today

Coast Guard Cyber Command told lawmakers Thursday the military branch is building out deployable teams of cybersecurity protection units and taking advantage of expanded authorities under a recent executive order to better protect Americas modern maritime infrastructure.

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Anonymous targets the Russian Military and State Television and Radio propaganda

Security Affairs

Anonymous continues to support Ukraine against the Russian criminal invasion targeting the Russian military and propaganda. Anonymous leaked personal details of the Russian military stationed in Bucha where the Russian military carried out a massacre of civilians that are accused of having raped and shot local women and children.

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News alert: MxD roundtable with White House officials highlights cybersecurity workforce needs

The Last Watchdog

21, 2023 — MxD, the Digital Manufacturing and Cybersecurity Institute, today hosted a roundtable discussion with the White House Office of the National Cyber Director. Organizations gathered to discuss courses and programs to address the critical cybersecurity workforce needs in the United States. Chicago, Ill.,