CISA director pick already drawing concern from Hill Dems over Palantir connection
Others touted Michael LoSapio as a fit for the job due to his technical credentials as CISO for the company.
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November 10, 2026
The US wants its quantum lead to turn into factories and supply chains
There’s bipartisan support for further investment in the U.S. quantum industry, along with worries that America’s industrial capacity won’t keep up with demand.
Spyware attacks trend toward hitting just about anyone
iVerify’s report Tuesday adds to evidence of spyware’s increasingly indiscriminate targeting.
November 9, 2026
Trump picks Palantir’s LoSapio to head CISA
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has gone without a Senate-confirmed director for all of Trump’s second term, and Michael LoSapio could face resistance, too.
AI doesn’t have to go rogue to break the world
AI systems are learning to exploit loopholes in everything from software to tax law. The biggest threat may not be malicious intent, but machines doing exactly what we...
November 6, 2026
Authorities accuse trio of using AI deepfakes to defraud $129M from businesses
The middle-aged men allegedly targeted accounting staff at victim companies and impersonated CEOs and lawyers to trick victims into sending large wire transfers.
November 5, 2026
Air Force cyber official: need to invest in digital forensics
Wanda Jones-Heath said it’s key to keeping pace with incidents and threats, speaking at a Datadog event Thursday.
OpenAI debuts GPT-6 Cyber, touting better performance — and safety guardrails
After a summer of sandbox escaping hacks, OpenAI said their new model was trained to be more cautious around user intent and less sensitive to “reward hacking” behaviors.
November 4, 2026
What Democratic control of Congress means for cybersecurity
There’s a lame-duck session before Dems take over, but the leaders of the homeland security panels are already teeing up their agendas.
Officials extradite Canadian man to US for alleged cryptomining spree
Ryan Roach and his alleged co-conspirator, Mathiew Stubbings, are accused of compromising U.S. universities’ computers and taking over processing power to mine for cryptocurrency.
November 3, 2026
Defense and aerospace firm settles with government over allegedly failing to meet cybersecurity contract requirements
ILC settled for $13 million, and its parent company said it resolved the issues before settling without an admission of liability.
Oklahoma man charged with mailing threats, substances to election officials nationwide
Robin Patrick Martin was charged with conveying false or misleading information and hoaxes and mailing threatening communications in an effort to intimidate election officials.
Europol dismantles investment scheme that impacted potential victims in 50 countries
Authorities seized more than 100 servers and searched locations linked to the alleged operation across 17 countries.
Ballot scanner malfunctions, flurry of federal legal actions test election officials on final day of voting
Rumors of malfeasance spread on X despite no evidence, as election officials continue to fight off numerous legal challenges from the Trump administration in the last 48 hours.
CISA’s new strategy runs into America’s blind trust problem
Persistent credentials and forgotten software approvals leave essential operational networks vulnerable under CISA’s latest cybersecurity roadmap.
November 2, 2026
Google shuts down global botnet running on certified Android devices
Videostrong sold TV set-top boxes and other devices with pre-installed malware. The yearslong operation evaded Google’s security tests and established a botnet for cybercriminals.
Business groups mount fresh campaign for long-term renewal of information sharing law
Their target for extending CISA 2015 is the annual “must-pass” defense authorization bill, but a more than year-long standoff persists.
Could Nick Andersen’s leadership outlast the clock on his acting role?
He has won praise for his leadership of CISA as acting director, and there’s talk of keeping him in the role beyond his current deadline. With no nominee...
November 1, 2026
Federal court tosses Trump lawsuit challenging Alaska Senate certification
The government claimed voters would be confused by two candidates with the same name. A federal judge said the executive branch has no constitutional role in the matter.
October 30, 2026
China-backed threat group used agentic AI pentesting tool to compromise 140 sensitive targets in 11 days
Vapor Panda targeted more than 200 organizations spanning at least 14 countries, according to CrowdStrike. The ongoing campaign is remarkably successful and operating at shocking speed.
Apple notifications alert victims in 99 countries about mercenary spyware infections
The notifications come shortly before the Pall Mall Process is nearing final negotiations on guidelines for the use of commercial hacking tools.
California officials confirm grand jury subpoenas as states, civil groups brace to protect elections from federal encroachment
Los Angeles County officials told CyberScoop they received multiple grand jury subpoenas investigating alleged election fraud. States and civil groups call it a federal power play.
Defense contractor pleads guilty to aiding North Korean remote worker scheme
The 62-year-old allowed co-conspirators to use his identity and top secret security clearance to apply for almost 100 jobs last year. The scheme’s success rate was limited.
Syrian hacker who served Assad regime gets 42 months in US prison
Ahmad Umar Agha is best known for posting a fake Associated Press tweet claiming President Obama was injured in a White House bombing.