US bans DeepSeek from federal civilian agencies
ITPro reports: The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has banned the use of DeepSeek by civilian federal agencies, citing
October 20, 2026
ITPro reports: The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has banned the use of DeepSeek by civilian federal agencies, citing
HackRead reports on a third arrest within one month linked to the ShinyHunters investigation. Two of the arrests, including this
A 16 year-old arrested as the leader of a ransomware gang? The news had experienced cybersecurity professionals shaking their heads
The Register reports that the California Attorney General has subpoenaed OpenAI as part of an investigation into the AI lab’s models
Guidance Emphasizes Importance of Ongoing Risk Assessments and Reminds Entities of Compliance Obligations Under Nation-Leading Cybersecurity Regulation September 10, 2026
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The Record reports: Just in time for the World Cup’s “knockout” round, the U.S. government announced the seizure of hundreds
The New Humanitarian reports: A cyber-attack targeting the World Food Programme has exposed sensitive personal information belonging to some 600,000
Cyber Security News reports: A Chinese-speaking hacker used AI agents to break into more than 100 company websites while spending an estimated $5,000 on AI tokens, according to a Reuters investigation in October. The operation shows how one person can direct software to carry out complex attacks with little ongoing human input. The targets included sites linked to Deere, SharkNinja and Cummins, although the reported impact differed across those companies. After the campaign began on September 25, the agents attempted
CBS News reports: The California Department of Education (CDE) on Friday disclosed the breach involving the Educational Testing Service (ETS), which is under contract to provide state and federally required testing to all students enrolled in the state’s public schools. ETS provides support for the state’s assessment programs, including the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress and the English Language Proficiency Assessments for California. On Sept. 25, ETS found unauthorized activity involving a secure file transfer protocol site used
The Record reports: IT management software company ConnectWise shut down several of its services this weekend after Microsoft and other cybersecurity companies warned of a supply chain attack impacting its cloud backup system. ConnectWise initially said on Friday that it was investigating “attempts of unauthorized access associated with the ConnectWise Cloud Backup environment,” and confirmed such access on Saturday. Incident responders at cybersecurity firm Huntress said a credential belonging to ConnectWise Cloud Backup was compromised and used to gain access
ITPro reports: The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has banned the use of DeepSeek by civilian federal agencies, citing security concerns. The ban covers any technology built with the aid of the company’s AI models, and applies to agencies including the Department of the Treasury, the Department of State, and the Department of Justice, as well as prime contractors and subcontractors serving federal agencies. It also bars DeepSeek from future procurements, and requires agencies to remove versions put into
The Register reports on a significant data breach affecting millions of Danes. And yes, the password that reportedly enabled access to the data was “123456.” A person claiming responsibility for the breach of Denmark’s Central Register of Persons (CPR) says they gained access through an IT company’s account protected by the password “123456.” The person told Danish news outlet Politiken they had no intention of selling or leaking the data. The newspaper reported that at least three company accounts, including an
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CBS News reports: The California Department of Education (CDE) on Friday disclosed the breach involving the Educational Testing Service (ETS),
The Record reports: IT management software company ConnectWise shut down several of its services this weekend after Microsoft and other
The Guardian reports: Rogue French fridges were an unlikely talking point for the world’s leading economists, central bankers and finance
Reuters reports that French supermarkets are facing millions of euros in losses after a cyberattack forced them to throw away food.
Insurance Business Magazine considers the question of whether a firm’s cyberinsurance will cover a breach at its vendor. The detail
ITPro reports: The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has banned the use of DeepSeek by civilian federal agencies, citing
Cyber Security News reports: A Chinese-speaking hacker used AI agents to break into more than 100 company websites while spending an estimated $5,000 on AI tokens, according to a Reuters investigation in October. The operation shows how one person can direct software to carry out complex attacks with little ongoing human input. The targets included sites linked to Deere, SharkNinja and Cummins, although the reported impact differed across those companies. After the campaign began on September 25, the agents attempted
CBS News reports: The California Department of Education (CDE) on Friday disclosed the breach involving the Educational Testing Service (ETS), which is under contract to provide state and federally required testing to all students enrolled in the state’s public schools. ETS provides support for the state’s assessment programs, including the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress and the English Language Proficiency Assessments for California. On Sept. 25, ETS found unauthorized activity involving a secure file transfer protocol site used
The Record reports: IT management software company ConnectWise shut down several of its services this weekend after Microsoft and other cybersecurity companies warned of a supply chain attack impacting its cloud backup system. ConnectWise initially said on Friday that it was investigating “attempts of unauthorized access associated with the ConnectWise Cloud Backup environment,” and confirmed such access on Saturday. Incident responders at cybersecurity firm Huntress said a credential belonging to ConnectWise Cloud Backup was compromised and used to gain access
ITPro reports: The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has banned the use of DeepSeek by civilian federal agencies, citing security concerns. The ban covers any technology built with the aid of the company’s AI models, and applies to agencies including the Department of the Treasury, the Department of State, and the Department of Justice, as well as prime contractors and subcontractors serving federal agencies. It also bars DeepSeek from future procurements, and requires agencies to remove versions put into
ITPro reports: The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has banned the use of DeepSeek by civilian federal agencies, citing
HackRead reports on a third arrest within one month linked to the ShinyHunters investigation. Two of the arrests, including this
A 16 year-old arrested as the leader of a ransomware gang? The news had experienced cybersecurity professionals shaking their heads
The Register reports that the California Attorney General has subpoenaed OpenAI as part of an investigation into the AI lab’s models
Guidance Emphasizes Importance of Ongoing Risk Assessments and Reminds Entities of Compliance Obligations Under Nation-Leading Cybersecurity Regulation September 10, 2026
Miscellaneous News
The Record reports: Just in time for the World Cup’s “knockout” round, the U.S. government announced the seizure of hundreds
The New Humanitarian reports: A cyber-attack targeting the World Food Programme has exposed sensitive personal information belonging to some 600,000
Categories
CBS News reports: The California Department of Education (CDE) on Friday disclosed the breach involving the Educational Testing Service (ETS),
The Record reports: IT management software company ConnectWise shut down several of its services this weekend after Microsoft and other
The Guardian reports: Rogue French fridges were an unlikely talking point for the world’s leading economists, central bankers and finance
Reuters reports that French supermarkets are facing millions of euros in losses after a cyberattack forced them to throw away food.
Insurance Business Magazine considers the question of whether a firm’s cyberinsurance will cover a breach at its vendor. The detail
ITPro reports: The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has banned the use of DeepSeek by civilian federal agencies, citing