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critical electric sector

DOE must address risks, vulnerabilities in critical electric infrastructure sector with mandatory standards

A public interest researcher has asked the Department of Energy (DOE) to ensure that mandatory measures address the risks and vulnerabilities in the critical electric infrastructure sector. The DOE must ensure that mandatory standards address the risks and vulnerabilities presented…

Iranian government

Iranian government-sponsored APT hackers exploiting Microsoft Exchange, Fortinet vulnerabilities

Transnational security agencies have released a joint cybersecurity advisory warning of the ongoing malicious cyber activity by an advanced persistent threat (APT) group that has been associated with the Iranian government. The notice about the group, which is actively targeting…

China Telecom

China Telecom cannot operate in the US, as FCC withdraws permission to provide telecom services

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) revoked and terminated this week on security grounds China Telecom (Americas) Corporation’s ability to provide domestic interstate and international telecommunications services within the U.S., in an order. The federal agency based its revocation decision on…