Russia likely behind U.S. military document leak, U.S. officials say

Russia or pro-Russian elements are likely behind the leak of several classified U.S. military documents posted on social media that offer a partial, month-old snapshot of the war in Ukraine, three U.S. officials told Reuters on Friday, while the Justice Read More …

Twitter boosted Pentagon propaganda efforts in the Middle East

Twitter has allowed the Defense Department to use the social media platform to carry out a covert online propaganda and influence campaign for at least the last five years, the latest “Twitter Files” revealed Tuesday. At the behest of the Read More …

Pentagon opens sweeping review of clandestine psychological operations

The Pentagon has ordered a sweeping audit of how it conducts clandestine information warfare after major social media companies identified and took offline fake accounts suspected of being run by the U.S. military in violation of the platforms’ rules. Colin Read More …

CISA and DoD Release 5G Security Evaluation Process Investigation Study

CISA and the Department of Defense (DoD) have released their 5G Security Evaluation Process Investigation Study for federal agencies. The new features, capabilities, and services offered by fifth-generation (5G) cellular network technology can transform mission and business operations; and federal Read More …

Major Updates to the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification: What You Need to Know

The United States Department of Defense (DoD) views securing the supply chain and the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) as one critical pillar in protecting national security. Dedicated security requirements exist for the protection of federal information systems as well as Read More …

Afghanistan: The Taliban have seized U.S. military biometrics devices

The Taliban have seized U.S. military biometrics devices that could aid in the identification of Afghans who assisted coalition forces, current and former military officials have told The Intercept. The devices, known as HIIDE, for Handheld Interagency Identity Detection Equipment, Read More …

The Pentagon says its new AI can see events ‘days in advance’

The US military is testing the use of cutting-edge data gathering tools combined with artificial intelligence to predict enemies’ next moves with up to days of advance. Speaking at a press conference, the commander of the US Northern Command (NORTHCOM) Read More …

NSA Issues Guidance on Securing Wireless Devices in Public Settings

FORT MEADE, Md. – NSA released the Cybersecurity Information Sheet, “Securing Wireless Devices in Public Settings” today to help National Security System (NSS), Department of Defense (DoD), and Defense Industrial Base (DIB) teleworkers identify potential threats and minimize risks to Read More …