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IRS CEO Frank Bisignano says agency is engaged in a ‘thorough’ cybersecurity review YouTube video by FedScoop

Democratic lawmakers pressed Frank Bisignano on the IRS-ICE data-sharing agreement. The CEO said the tax agency is prioritizing risk management and touted its AI work. www.youtube.com/watch?v=fFvI... | fedscoop.com/irs-ceo-fran...

Microsoft warns North Korean threat groups are scaling up fake worker schemes with generative AI Attackers have turned AI into a “force multiplier” for the country’s expansive scheme to get and keep operatives hired at global companies, researchers said.

Attackers have turned AI into a “force multiplier” for the country’s expansive scheme to get and keep operatives hired at global companies, researchers said. via @mattkapko.com cyberscoop.com/microsoft-no...

The long-awaited Trump cyber strategy has arrived President Donald Trump released his administration's cyber strategy Friday, promoting offense operations in cyberspace, securing federal networks and critical infrastructure, streamlining regulations,...

The administration also released an executive order on cybercrime and fraud. via @timstarks.bsky.social cyberscoop.com/trump-cybers...

Pentagon names former DOGE employee Gavin Kliger as new chief data officer YouTube video by DefenseScoop

The Pentagon has tapped Gavin Kliger, a former Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) employee, to lead the DOD’s growing adoption of artificial intelligence capabilities as its new chief data officer. www.youtube.com/watch?v=vEYm... | defensescoop.com/2026/03/06/d...

DHS CISO, deputy CISO exit amid reported IT leadership overhaul YouTube video by FedScoop

Two sources tell FedScoop the personnel changes are part of a broader effort to consolidate IT and cybersecurity functions at DHS headquarters. via @lindseywilkinson.bsky.social & @derekbjohnson.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5D-... | fedscoop.com/dhs-it-leade...

Pentagon’s counter-drone task force visited Kyiv before joint U.S.-Israeli strikes against Iran YouTube video by FedScoop

Pentagon’s counter-drone task force visited Kyiv before joint U.S.-Israeli strikes against Iran to see how Ukrainians fight UAS www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0UT... | defensescoop.com/2026/03/05/d...

DHS CISO, deputy CISO exit amid reported IT leadership overhaul Two sources tell FedScoop the personnel changes are part of a broader effort to consolidate IT and cybersecurity functions at DHS headquarters.

Two sources tell FedScoop the personnel changes are part of a broader effort to consolidate IT and cybersecurity functions at DHS headquarters. via @lindseywilkinson.bsky.social & @derekbjohnson.bsky.social fedscoop.com/dhs-it-leade...

Congress looks to revive critical cyber program for rural electric utilities A House committee reauthorized an Energy Department program that funnels hundreds of millions of dollars and cybersecurity assistance to rural electric utilities.

A House committee reauthorized an Energy Department program that funnels hundreds of millions of dollars and cybersecurity assistance to rural electric utilities. via @derekbjohnson.bsky.social cyberscoop.com/house-commit...

U.S. targeting Iran’s space capabilities early into Operation Epic Fury YouTube video by FedScoop

The U.S. military targeted infrastructure and assets that enable Iran to move data and conduct warfare operations in space, Adm. Brad Cooper said Thursday. www.youtube.com/watch?v=QulH... | defensescoop.com/2026/03/05/o...

FBI targeted with ‘suspicious’ activity on its networks YouTube video by FedScoop

The FBI found evidence that its networks had been targeted in a suspected cybersecurity incident, the bureau confirmed on Thursday, without sharing any further details. via @timstarks.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hwpl... | cyberscoop.com/fbi-targeted...

U.S. targeting Iran’s space capabilities early into Operation Epic Fury The U.S. military targeted infrastructure and assets that enable Iran to move data and conduct warfare operations in space, Adm. Brad Cooper said.

The U.S. military targeted infrastructure and assets that enable Iran to move data and conduct warfare operations in space, Adm. Brad Cooper said Thursday. defensescoop.com/2026/03/05/o...

Amid the Anthropic ban, a look at how agencies have deployed Claude YouTube video by FedScoop

Amid the Anthropic ban, a look at how agencies have deployed Claude. And, Secret Service begins recruiting for AI working group modeled after DHS AI Corps. www.youtube.com/watch?v=1CG_...

Pentagon gets new CISO with appointment of Aaron Bishop Aaron Bishop has been tapped to serve as the Defense Department's chief information security officer and deputy CIO for cybersecurity.

James “Aaron” Bishop has been tapped to serve as the Pentagon’s chief information security officer and deputy CIO for cybersecurity, the department announced on social media Thursday. defensescoop.com/2026/03/05/p...

OPM drops Claude, adds Grok and Codex to AI use disclosure YouTube video by FedScoop

The Office of Personnel Management removed Claude and added Grok and Codex in an update to its public disclosure of AI use cases dated Wednesday. www.youtube.com/watch?v=FkBk... | fedscoop.com/opm-drops-cl...

FBI targeted with ‘suspicious’ activity on its networks The FBI found evidence that its networks had been targeted in a suspected cybersecurity incident, the bureau confirmed on Thursday, without sharing any further details.

The FBI found evidence that its networks had been targeted in a suspected cybersecurity incident, the bureau confirmed on Thursday, without sharing any further details. via @timstarks.bsky.social cyberscoop.com/fbi-targeted...

FBI targeted with ‘suspicious’ activity on its networks The FBI found evidence that its networks had been targeted in a suspected cybersecurity incident, the bureau confirmed on Thursday, without sharing any further details.

NEW: FBI targeted with ‘suspicious’ activity on its networks cyberscoop.com/fbi-targeted...

HHS updates a free risk tool to help hospitals size up their cybersecurity exposure HHS has updated its free RISC 2.0 toolkit with a new cybersecurity module, asking hospitals to assess digital threats alongside hurricanes.

HHS has updated its free RISC 2.0 toolkit with a new cybersecurity module, asking hospitals to assess digital threats alongside hurricanes, power failures and other hazards. via @timstarks.bsky.social cyberscoop.com/hhs-aspr-cyb...

Phobos ransomware leader pleads guilty, faces up to 20 years in prison The 43-year-old Russian national ran a ransomware operation that impacted more than 1,000 victims globally. The conspiracy netted more than $39 million in extortion payments.

The 43-year-old Russian national ran a ransomware operation that impacted more than 1,000 victims globally. The conspiracy netted more than $39 million in extortion payments. via @mattkapko.com cyberscoop.com/phobos-ranso...

Cisco reveals 2 max-severity defects in firewall management software The vendor said it’s not aware of any active exploitation of the vulnerabilities, which could allow remote attackers to achieve root access and execute code.

The vendor said it’s not aware of any active exploitation of the vulnerabilities, which could allow remote attackers to achieve root access and execute code. via @mattkapko.com cyberscoop.com/cisco-critic...

Dem lawmakers press IRS CEO Frank Bisignano on the IRS-ICE data-sharing agreement YouTube video by FedScoop

Democratic lawmakers pressed Frank Bisignano on the IRS-ICE data-sharing agreement. The CEO said the tax agency is prioritizing risk management and touted its AI work. www.youtube.com/watch?v=IEtl... | fedscoop.com/irs-ceo-fran...

LLMs are getting better at unmasking people online YouTube video by CyberScoop

A recent study from ETH Zurich examined how Large Language Models can combine information from across the internet to identify the human behind the accounts of various online platforms. www.youtube.com/watch?v=myQl... | cyberscoop.com/ai-deanonymi...

Iran’s one-way attack drone launches drop as U.S. prepares to rev up Operation Epic Fury YouTube video by FedScoop

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine supplied updates at the Pentagon about the war against Iran and suggested that military activities will further intensify. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uxud... | defensescoop.com/2026/03/04/i...

Global coalition dismantles Tycoon 2FA phishing kit Microsoft, which led the effort, said it seized 330 domains that powered the phishing platform’s core infrastructure. The alleged creator was also named in a civil complaint.

Microsoft, which led the effort, said it seized 330 domains that powered the phishing platform’s core infrastructure. The alleged creator was also named in a civil complaint. via @mattkapko.com cyberscoop.com/tycoon-2fa-p...

LLMs are getting better at unmasking people online Can online anonymity survive generative AI? A new ETH Zurich study reveals how LLMs can automate deanonymization attacks, unmasking anonymous users in minutes at a fraction of the cost of traditional ...

The author of a new study told CyberScoop he's "very worried,” describing deanonymization capabilities of AI as a “large scale invasion of privacy.” via @derekbjohnson.bsky.social cyberscoop.com/ai-deanonymi...

There's a new, easy way to hijack agentic browsers: your calendar. 📆

Full scoop from @cyberscoop.bsky.social's @derekbjohnson.bsky.social 📰 ➡️ cyberscoop.com/agentic-ai-b...

CISA CIO Robert Costello exits agency YouTube video by CyberScoop

His nearly five-year tenure had recently been marked by turmoil.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPQC... | cyberscoop.com/cisa-cio-rob...

Alleged ICE, DHS location data purchases under scrutiny by Dems YouTube video by FedScoop

More than 70 Democrats in the House and Senate are pushing the Department of Homeland Security’s inspector general to open a new investigation into the agency’s “warrantless purchases of Americans’ location data.”
www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-v3... | fedscoop.com/dhs-ice-data...

Authorities from 14 countries shut down major cybercrime forum LeakBase The marketplace was one of the world’s largest hubs for cybercrime with more than 142,000 members. Officials identified and arrested multiple suspects after seizing the site’s database.

The marketplace was one of the world’s largest hubs for cybercrime with more than 142,000 members. Officials identified and arrested multiple suspects after seizing the site’s database. via @mattkapko.com cyberscoop.com/leakbase-cyb...

Alleged ICE, DHS location data purchases come under scrutiny of Democrats YouTube video by FedScoop

Alleged ICE, DHS location data purchases come under scrutiny of Democrats; And, CISA CIO Robert Costello exits the agency.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXa_...

Attackers are using your network against you, according to Cloudflare Blind spots in complex cloud environments allow identity-based attacks to achieve the same outcome as complex malware or zero-day exploits. Sophistication need not apply.

Blind spots in complex cloud environments allow identity-based attacks to achieve the same outcome as complex malware or zero-day exploits. Sophistication need not apply. via @mattkapko.com cyberscoop.com/cloudflare-a...