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October 8, 2026
October 7, 2026
Major rules for federal contractors handling sensitive data are nearing the finish line
The regulations on “controlled unclassified information” include security rules and requirements for reporting when they’re breached, including by cyberattacks.
FBI, French authorities seize deepfake CSAM-for-sale websites
Some of the material appeared to be recorded or stolen video of girls through interactions on social media sites like Snapchat, TikTok, Instagram and Facebook.
PoeLLM malware has assembled a sweeping botnet, taking technical cues from a poem
More than 3,400 servers have been compromised by malware that hides its infrastructure coordinates in a poem.
October 6, 2026
Alert: FortiBleed remains active campaign, can lock out users or lead to ransomware attacks
The FBI and Secret Service warned Fortinet users that FortiBleed, uncovered this summer, is a continuing threat.
Wiretapping change sparks big privacy fight in the Golden State
An update to a state wiretapping law will end private lawsuits over some internet tracking and surveillance, pitting businesses against privacy groups and unions.’
Former NSA chief Nakasone says agency overhaul is ‘probably needed’
Paul Nakasone said the reported reorganization is likely necessary to meet faster-moving cyberthreats and competition in AI, but warned its success will rest on execution and a workforce...
Here’s how experts think CISA should tell agencies to protect OT
Government auditors say federal agencies haven’t met mandated security steps for operational technology, which hackers targeted in water sector attacks this summer.
October 5, 2026
Citrix discloses third actively exploited NetScaler zero-day in less than a week
The vendor was much quicker and consistent in its response to the latest defect, and researchers consider the impact relatively low compared to the previous pair of zero-days.
The US needs a real plan to defend its water systems
Here’s what it would take: stronger defenses for large utilities, hands-on help for smaller systems and federal support to make both happen.
October 2, 2026
The legal questions raised by agentic AI hacks
Experts and policymakers want AI companies to face consequences for agentic hacks. There may not be a clear-cut answer under existing laws and regulations.
October 1, 2026
Authorities seize KillSec extortion group infrastructure, arrest 3 alleged members
The teenager-run cybercrime group victimized roughly 500 organizations in less than two years.
National cyber director: Government-industry collaboration vital to managing AI risks, competition with nations
Sean Cairncross talked about regulations, China, pilot projects and more Thursday.
AI policy circles targeted in China-linked phishing operation
Cybersecurity firm Proofpoint said TA419 impersonated officials and AI industry figures in an effort to gain access to cloud accounts held by U.S. think tank, university and legal-sector...