Symantec researchers reported that Russian government-linked hackers compromised two defense companies and a law enforcement agency in NATO countries. The group, known as Swallowtail or APT28, targeted a naval shipbuilder, an aircraft engine manufacturer, and a police agency. Analysts observed hands-on-keyboard activity where human operators manually stole credentials from the shipbuilder over a week. The…
Hitachi Energy is aware of vulnerabilities affecting RTU500 product versions listed in the document. If exploited, these vulnerabilities can impact the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the product. The advisory identifies specific firmware versions, such as 13.5.1 through 13.5.4, as affected by issues like NULL pointer dereference. Users are directed to refer to the Recommended…
Date Issued Thursday, October 15, 2026 Submitting OIG Department of War OIG Other Participating OIGs Department of War OIG Agencies Reviewed/Investigated Department of War Report Number DOWIG-2027-005 Report Type Inspection / Evaluation Agency Wide Yes Number of Recommendations 0 Questioned Costs…
The Bureau of the Fiscal Service manages the two distinct federal accounts that fund Social Security benefits. These accounts hold special issues, which are non-marketable Treasury certificates backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government. In 2025, the combined program generated $1,449.3 billion in income but spent $1,609.5 billion, reducing total reserves…
The Governmental Accounting Standards Board announced it will pause issuing new accounting standards until fiscal year 2029 to allow government departments time to adjust to existing requirements. GASB chair Joel Black stated that the board recognizes the resource constraints faced by state and local governments, which are often stretched thin by shrinking staff and rising…
Researchers from the SHARE Foundation and The Citizen Lab confirmed that Pegasus spyware infected the devices of two prominent Serbian figures. Vladan Ðokić, the rector of the University of Belgrade, and Rade Bajić, a prosecutor, were identified as targets of the surveillance. The Citizen Lab report stated that the infection used a zero-click exploit, requiring…
The Department of Homeland Security is prohibiting civilian federal agencies from using DeepSeek and its affiliates. The order cites national security risks, including data storage on servers in China and potential malware threats. Agencies must remove existing DeepSeek products and exclude them from future procurements. Exceptions require a compelling justification submitted 60 days in advance….
The Ocala city council approved a new agreement with the Ocala Metro Chamber & Economic Partnership for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The city will pay $190,000 from the Economic Improvement Program Fund, split between services and a sponsorship. The updated contract raises performance targets for prospect visits and marketing campaigns while changing the payment schedule…
Censinet has opened enrollment for the sixth wave of its annual healthcare cybersecurity and AI benchmarking study. The initiative is co-sponsored by the American Hospital Association, Health-ISAC, and the HSCC Cybersecurity Working Group. Participants must complete the NIST CSF 2.0 and NIST AI RMF assessments by December 7, 2026. The study aims to help healthcare…