Disinformation Trumps Cyber Threats in Midterms for Most Security Experts in WaPo Poll
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Government agencies are worried about how nation-state threat actors are attempting to influence the U.S. elections, CISA director warns.
Former CISA Leader Krebs Sues Trump, Alleges Defamation
Christopher Krebs, the former director of the Department of Homeland Security’s CISA cybersecurity wing, files suit against President Trump, others.
Fired CISA Director Krebs Waves Off Trump’s Election Fraud Attacks
Former CISA leader Christopher Krebs, in 60 Minutes interview & Washington Post op-ed, reiterates that the 2020 U.S. elections were “the most secure in American history.”
Trump Fires Cybersecurity Chief, CISA Director Christopher Krebs
President Trump fires Christopher Krebs, who led the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) cyber wing. Proponents say Krebs & DHS delivered a secure U.S. presidential election.
Report: Hackers Steal $2.3 Million from Wisconsin GOP’s Trump Re-Election Campaign
Hackers stole some $2.3 million from the Republican Party of Wisconsin’s campaign to re-elect President Trump, a report said.
Hacking Voting Systems Officially a Federal Crime, Trump Signs Bill
Legislation declaring hacking both foreign and domestic into voting systems a federal crime has been signed into law by President Trump.
U.S. Election Security: Trump Advisor Warns Russia, China, Iran
White House national security adviser Robert O’Brien recently warned U.S. cyber adversaries China, Iran & Russia that intervening in the upcoming U.S. elections will bring “severe consequences.”
Chinese, Iranian Hackers Target Biden, Trump Campaigns
Chinese & Iranian hackers launched phishing attacks vs. the presidential campaigns of Joseph Biden & President Donald Trump, Google’s Threat Analysis Group (TAG) alleges.
U.S. Energy Grid Cybersecurity: Trump Signs Executive Order
President Trump signs executive order to protect U.S. energy grid from cyberattacks. Will certain foreign power equipment & infrastructure be barred?
Trump Nominates New DHS Assistant Cybersecurity Leader
President Trump nominates Bryan Ware from Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to become assistant director of the agency’s cybersecurity unit.
