Cybersecurity Markets
MSSP Alert’s coverage of cybersecurity news and events across regions (Americas, EMEA, Asia Pacific) and target markets (small, SMB, midmarket, enterprise).
Colonial Pipeline Ransomware Attack: FireEye Assists Cyberattack Investigation, Recovery
Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack threatens U.S. energy supplies, fuel & gasoline distribution. FireEye assists cyberattack investigation.
U.S. Federal Agencies Unite to Mitigate Ransomware Menace
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Congressional members unite in war vs. ransomware attacks.
Justice Department Takes Fresh Look at U.S. Cybersecurity Strategy
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) will review cybersecurity strategy, Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco said during a virtual conference.
CISA Needs More Money, Lawmakers Tell House Appropriations Committee
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s (CISA) needs at least $400 million more in its FY 2022 budget, CISA advocates say.
Malware Attacks Alaska Court System
The Alaska Court System (ACS) has suffered a malware attack, knocking out some network & communication systems. Cybersecurity company assists recovery & investigation.
Homeland Security Alert Describes Russia Cyberattack Tactics
How Russian-backed hacking crews allegedly hijack critical intelligence, according to U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) alert.
Energy Dept Kicks Off 100-Day Initiative to Safeguard U.S. Power Grid
U.S. federal government agencies & private industry partner on United States power grid cybersecurity, the Department of Energy says.
State Dept Gets Dedicated Cybersecurity Bureau in Newly Proposed Bill
New legislation to give U.S. cybersecurity a more prominent presence within the U.S. Department of State moves forward.
CISA Orders Federal Government Agencies to Mitigate Pulse Secure Vulnerabilities
Amid high-risk Pulse Secure vulnerabilities, the CISA directs federal agencies to run a tool to check for active exploits.
FBI Removes Web Shells From Infected Microsoft Exchange Servers
Amid Exchange Server cyberattacks, federal law enforcement excised malicious web shells from hundreds of exposed servers in the U.S.