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fromNextgov.com
2 days ago

President's budget proposes folding beleaguered DHS intelligence office into headquarters

The Department of Homeland Security's intelligence office faces consolidation and potential workforce reductions under Trump's proposed budget for 2027.
#fbi
Privacy professionals
fromNextgov.com
2 days ago

Suspected Chinese breach of FBI system exposed surveillance targets' phone numbers

A breach linked to China exposed phone numbers of FBI surveillance targets, raising concerns about counterintelligence risks.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago
US politics

Senior FBI Official Describes Surreal' Call Where Kash Patel Dictated Social Media Strategy Right After Kirk Assassination

FBI Director Kash Patel prioritized scripting social-media responses over investigative actions following Charlie Kirk's assassination.
fromEmptywheel
2 months ago
US politics

The FBI: Now, with 48% More Domestic Surveillance ... but No Banksters

FBI reoriented toward intelligence and surveillance, prioritizing terrorism and national security threats over white-collar crime and expanding domestic surveillance capacity.
Privacy professionals
fromNextgov.com
2 days ago

Suspected Chinese breach of FBI system exposed surveillance targets' phone numbers

A breach linked to China exposed phone numbers of FBI surveillance targets, raising concerns about counterintelligence risks.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago
US politics

Senior FBI Official Describes Surreal' Call Where Kash Patel Dictated Social Media Strategy Right After Kirk Assassination

London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Overwhelmed' Prevent at risk of missing threats as referrals rise, UK counter-terror chief says

Prevent scheme faces overwhelming referrals, risking identification of genuine threats due to increased volume and lack of triage system.
Information security
fromTheregister
3 days ago

Maude-HCS helps model and validate covert network designs

Maude-HCS, an open-source toolkit for covert communication networks, allows organizations to experiment with secure and anonymous communication systems.
Artificial intelligence
fromNextgov.com
4 days ago

Old-school spycraft could make a comeback as AI undermines trust

AI may enhance intelligence gathering but also revive traditional espionage methods due to reliability issues with digital communications.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

US marine detained after TSA finds live explosive round in checked bag

The marine told investigators he found the round in the field about a year ago and kept it, thinking it wasn't live. Due to extensive rust and corrosion, the round's original identifying paint markings were no longer visible, making it difficult to determine whether it was an inert training munition or a live explosive device.
Los Angeles
SF politics
fromNextgov.com
6 days ago

New contract for background investigations raises concerns about scale and risk

DCSA is modernizing its Case Processing Operations Center to enhance background investigations and incorporate Continuous Vetting for national security.
#ice
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago
US politics

ICE confirms it deployed Paragon spyware inside the United States for drug trafficking cases - Silicon Canals

US politics
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

ICE confirms it deployed Paragon spyware inside the United States for drug trafficking cases - Silicon Canals

ICE is using commercial spyware domestically, raising constitutional concerns about warrantless surveillance and lack of oversight.
US politics
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

ICE says it bought Paragon's spyware to use in drug trafficking cases | TechCrunch

ICE has utilized spyware from Paragon Solutions to combat drug trafficking and foreign terrorist organizations' use of encrypted communications.
Information security
fromTelecompetitor
4 days ago

Quantum network supports high-security QKD: How it works, why it matters

Quantum technology presents both risks and benefits for network security, particularly through quantum key distribution (QKD) as a solution to encryption vulnerabilities.
#cia
#quantum-computing
Information security
fromTechRepublic
4 days ago

Google Warns Quantum Computers Could Crack Crypto Sooner Than Expected

Quantum computing poses an imminent threat to cryptocurrency security, with fewer resources needed to break current cryptographic protections than previously estimated.
#ai-regulation
Artificial intelligence
fromNextgov.com
2 weeks ago

The Pentagon's 'woke AI' problem

The Trump administration pressured Anthropic to expand Pentagon contract terms to include 'all lawful purposes' or face supply chain risk designation, framing the conflict as opposition to 'woke AI' despite Anthropic's extensive use in defense and intelligence operations.
Artificial intelligence
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

The Pentagon formally labels Anthropic a supply-chain risk

The Defense Department formally designated Anthropic a 'supply-chain risk,' barring defense contractors from using Claude AI in government work over disputes regarding autonomous weapons and mass surveillance policies.
Artificial intelligence
fromNextgov.com
2 weeks ago

The Pentagon's 'woke AI' problem

The Trump administration pressured Anthropic to expand Pentagon contract terms to include 'all lawful purposes' or face supply chain risk designation, framing the conflict as opposition to 'woke AI' despite Anthropic's extensive use in defense and intelligence operations.
Artificial intelligence
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

The Pentagon formally labels Anthropic a supply-chain risk

The Defense Department formally designated Anthropic a 'supply-chain risk,' barring defense contractors from using Claude AI in government work over disputes regarding autonomous weapons and mass surveillance policies.
DC food
fromFox News
3 weeks ago

Fireworks executive rips page from Boston bombing playbook to trace NYC terror suspect

Phantom Fireworks proactively searches its customer database when terror suspects are identified, creating a digital trail that connects purchases of fireworks materials to alleged perpetrators in terror investigations.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

Editorial | NYC makes its own luck with a strong NYPD counterterrorism unit | amNewYork

Two bombs at Gracie Mansion failed to detonate, narrowly preventing mass casualties; robust NYPD counterterrorism funding and staffing remain essential amid escalating Iran tensions.
MMA
fromSherdog
3 weeks ago

UFC announces partnership with FBI for 'exclusive training seminar'

The UFC and FBI are partnering to host a seminar at Quantico where elite UFC fighters will train FBI agents in mixed martial arts techniques and competition preparation.
US politics
fromFortune
6 days ago

ICE agents called in to help ease airport security lines may not be leaving anytime soon, even after Trump ordered pay for TSA officers | Fortune

Emergency pay for TSA agents ordered by Trump, but major airports still urge early arrival due to ongoing staffing issues.
US news
fromMail Online
3 weeks ago

Mystery drone triggers terror alert at major US Air Force base

An unauthorized drone triggered a terror alert at Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana, home to nuclear-capable B-52 bombers, prompting a shelter-in-place order and heightened security protocols.
Washington DC
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Mysterious Drones Spotted Over Military Base Housing Hegseth and Rubio: Report

Unidentified drones spotted over Fort Lesley J. McNair prompted White House officials to consider relocating Defense Secretary Hegseth and State Secretary Rubio, though they ultimately remained in place.
Artificial intelligence
fromEngadget
2 weeks ago

The Defense Department reportedly plans to train AI models on classified military data

The Pentagon plans to train AI models on classified information in secure facilities for exclusive military use to enhance warfighting capabilities.
Right-wing politics
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

U.S. faces elevated terrorism threats amid cuts at FBI and DOJ. 'So much experience has been decimated from the ranks' | Fortune

Recent terrorism attacks in New York, Michigan, and Virginia reveal heightened threats amid U.S.-Iran tensions and staffing shortages in federal counterterrorism agencies.
NYC politics
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

US: Investigators looking at ISIS motive in NY bomb attack

Two men were arraigned on terrorism charges after throwing improvised explosive devices at far-right protesters outside NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani's residence during a Christian nationalist anti-Islam demonstration.
Law
fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago

The Unbearable Lightness of Signalgate

The Uniform Code of Military Justice enforces discipline across all military ranks through 158 articles covering both civilian crimes and military-specific offenses, with recent courts-martial demonstrating consistent enforcement of conduct standards.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

UK counter-terrorism agents granted more time to question men suspected of spying for Iran

Four men arrested on suspicion of spying for Iran on Jewish community locations and individuals in Britain can be held in custody until 13 March for questioning.
#terrorism-investigation
US news
fromFox News
3 weeks ago

Warrants served in New Jersey, Pennsylvania as feds look into possible NYC terrorism

Federal agents executed search warrants in New Jersey and Pennsylvania investigating explosive devices thrown during a New York City protest, with two suspects in custody.
fromDailycaller
3 weeks ago
US politics

FBI Reportedly Raids ISIS-Inspired Suspects' Homes, Says Bombs Thrown Outside Zohran Mamdani's Office

US news
fromFox News
3 weeks ago

Warrants served in New Jersey, Pennsylvania as feds look into possible NYC terrorism

Federal agents executed search warrants in New Jersey and Pennsylvania investigating explosive devices thrown during a New York City protest, with two suspects in custody.
fromDailycaller
3 weeks ago
US politics

FBI Reportedly Raids ISIS-Inspired Suspects' Homes, Says Bombs Thrown Outside Zohran Mamdani's Office

fromCalifornia Post
1 month ago

California teen at center of FBI terror probe over his chemistry set speaks out: 'Personal battle'

What my interest truly was in is in creating these molecules called Cubanes, which have a three-dimensional structure, which can be manipulated in a way to allow these molecules to bind directly and in an efficient and better way than people have bound these compounds ever before. And this has been a truly personal battle for me because I lost my aunt to cancer in 2020.
SF parents
US news
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

Pentagon and FAA to conduct anti-drone laser tests after earlier deployments closed Texas airspace twice in the last month | Fortune

The Pentagon and FAA agreed to conduct anti-drone laser tests in New Mexico after military deployment caused two airspace closures in Texas without proper FAA coordination.
Information security
fromComputerWeekly.com
3 weeks ago

Trump looks to power up post-quantum, AI security | Computer Weekly

The Trump administration's cyber strategy prioritizes maintaining US technological superiority in post-quantum cryptography, artificial intelligence, and securing innovation against emerging threats.
Privacy professionals
fromTheregister
3 weeks ago

FBI investigating breach that reportedly hit wiretapping net

The FBI is investigating a breach of its wiretapping and surveillance systems, while Europol dismantled major cybercrime platforms including a phishing service and stolen data marketplace.
fromSecuritymagazine
2 weeks ago

Trump's Former Counter-Terrorism Official Investigated Over Alleged Leaks

Joe Kent, President Trump's former top counter-terrorism official, is under investigation by the FBI's Criminal Division for allegedly improperly sharing classified information. The investigation began months before Kent's recent resignation, according to four individuals with direct knowledge of the probe who spoke to Semafor.
US politics
Venture
fromThe Cipher Brief
1 month ago

What the Latest Policy and Tech Shifts Mean for National Security

Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems require integrated, multi-layered defense architectures combining non-kinetic and kinetic responses rather than isolated legacy technologies, as modern autonomous drones render traditional electronic warfare ineffective.
#fbi-cybersecurity
fromSecurityWeek
4 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

FBI Investigating 'Suspicious' Cyber Activity on System Holding Sensitive Surveillance Information

The FBI is investigating suspicious activities on an internal system containing sensitive surveillance data, with an unidentified actor using sophisticated techniques to exploit network security controls.
fromTechRepublic
4 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

FBI Investigates Suspicious Activity in Surveillance Platform

The FBI is investigating suspicious cyber activity on systems managing surveillance and wiretap warrants, highlighting critical vulnerabilities in sensitive law enforcement infrastructure.
Privacy professionals
fromSecurityWeek
4 weeks ago

FBI Investigating 'Suspicious' Cyber Activity on System Holding Sensitive Surveillance Information

The FBI is investigating suspicious activities on an internal system containing sensitive surveillance data, with an unidentified actor using sophisticated techniques to exploit network security controls.
Privacy professionals
fromTechRepublic
4 weeks ago

FBI Investigates Suspicious Activity in Surveillance Platform

The FBI is investigating suspicious cyber activity on systems managing surveillance and wiretap warrants, highlighting critical vulnerabilities in sensitive law enforcement infrastructure.
Information security
fromtechcrunch.com
1 month ago

FBI investigating hack on its wiretap and surveillance systems: report

Hackers breached FBI networks managing wiretaps and foreign intelligence surveillance warrants, marking another major U.S. government cybersecurity incident amid ongoing threats from Chinese and Russian threat actors.
Higher education
fromFortune
1 month ago

Pentagon chief blocks officers from Ivy League schools and other top universities, including partners on AI and space | Fortune

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth eliminated military officer professional education programs at Ivy League and elite universities, replacing them with alternative institutions aligned with his strategic vision.
Information security
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

FBI is probing 'suspicious' breach into bureau networks

The FBI is investigating suspicious activities on its networks, potentially involving systems used for court-ordered wiretapping requests.
Mental health
fromSecuritymagazine
1 month ago

Implementing Meaningful De-Escalation Training in Your Security Program

De-escalation training reduces aggressive incidents and is a critical risk-mitigation strategy for modern security personnel and organizations.
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

Why the convergence of AI and cybersecurity must be a top priority for the administration

AI is directly impacting blue team (defender) and red team (attacker) strategies, operations and tactics. Federal cybersecurity teams are increasingly relying on AI for anomaly detection, predictive threat intelligence and faster incident response. AI can flag suspicious behavior, such as access to sensitive systems from unusual locations, without depending on static rules.
Information security
fromDataBreaches.Net
1 month ago

CISA Releases New Guidance on Assembling Multi-Disciplinary Insider Threat Management Teams - DataBreaches.Net

CISA's guidance is intended to assist critical infrastructure stakeholders, which includes private sector entities across various sectors, with implementing an insider threat mitigation program that combines physical security, cybersecurity, personnel awareness, and community partnerships. Although framed for critical infrastructure, CISA's guidance is relevant to a broader range of organizations, including those outside of critical infrastructure sectors.
Information security
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

National Security Begins Behind the Toaster

Dear Secretary Pete Hegseth, I realize that this is a big ask, but would you please invade and take possession of my son and daughter-in-law's apartment? Or maybe you'd like to make them an offer first? Either way, as a concerned mother and patriot who believes that national security begins at home, I feel it's my duty to let you know that Otis and Luna, the co-dictators of Unit 4-C, at 439 Bergen Street, in Park Slope, Brooklyn, must be overthrown.
Humor
Soccer (FIFA)
fromNextgov.com
2 months ago

DHS launches office for drone and counter-drone technologies

DHS created a Program Executive Office for unmanned and counter-unmanned aircraft systems and is finalizing $115 million in counter-drone investments for major 2026 events.
fromNextgov.com
2 months ago

Quantum cameras could remake space-based intelligence

Can quantum physics enable better, cheaper, faster satellite photos? In a month or two, a startup will test a "quantum camera" for space-based imaging. If it works, it could slash the cost of missile defenses and give smaller NATO allies and partners spy-satellite capabilities that were once exclusive to major powers.
Science
Law
fromEmptywheel
2 months ago

The Marathon Trial: An Assessment of FBI and NSA's Online Investigations

Dzhokhar Tsarnaev and his brother used TMobile phones and linked social accounts, raising questions about NSA dragnet coverage and investigative connection methods.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

High Alert': DHS and FBI Monitoring Potential Threats on US Soil During Strikes on Iran

U.S. homeland security officials are coordinating enhanced monitoring and threat prevention measures following military action against Iran.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

FBI and Las Vegas police investigate suspected case of terrorism

A 23-year-old drove to a Las Vegas-area power substation with weapons and explosives, crashed, and died by self-inflicted shotgun wound; incident treated as terrorism.
US politics
fromThe Cipher Brief
1 month ago

Purpose-Built or Perilous: Congress Faces a Critical FBI Headquarters Decision

The FBI headquarters relocation must prioritize employee safety and data security over cost, requiring a new facility meeting Level V security standards rather than retrofitting the vulnerable Reagan Building.
US politics
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

It would take the Pentagon months to replace Anthropic's AI tools: sources

The Pentagon threatens to blacklist Anthropic's Claude AI if the company refuses to remove restrictions on mass surveillance and autonomous weapons use, potentially delaying military access to advanced AI tools for months.
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

Now accepting applications - for classified intel

Over the past year, waves of federal layoffs have left thousands of government employees and contractor clients suddenly out of work. For foreign intelligence services, that disruption has opened new opportunities. With more former U.S. officials seeking employment or freelance work - often in specialized national security fields - adversaries, namely China, have stepped in, posing as consulting firms, research groups and recruiters.
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US politics
fromAxios
1 month ago

Scoop: Pentagon takes first step toward blacklisting Anthropic

The Pentagon is pressuring Anthropic to remove AI safeguards for military use, threatening supply chain risk declarations or Defense Production Act enforcement if the company refuses by Friday's deadline.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Spanberger Slams Trump For 'Poorly Trained' Agents Sent To 'Terrorize' Cities

Virginia Governor Spanberger criticized Trump's immigration enforcement tactics as using poorly trained, unaccountable federal agents to terrorize communities rather than address actual crimes.
US news
fromEmptywheel
2 months ago

NYPD's Spooks Didn't Find Two of the Most Significant Terrorists to Attempt Attacks on NYC

The NYPD built a secret intelligence unit targeting Muslim communities, using Israeli-derived mapping, informants in mosques, shredded records, and unofficial CIA links.
Artificial intelligence
fromWIRED
2 months ago

CBP Wants AI-Powered 'Quantum Sensors' for Finding Fentanyl in Cars

U.S. Customs and Border Protection contracted General Dynamics, $2.4M, to prototype quantum sensors with an AI database to detect illicit substances in containers.
US politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Love-struck suspected Moscow mole in NYC tells FBI agent, 'Catch me, baby' - only to land behind bars

Nomma Zarubina, accused of working for the Kremlin, pleaded guilty to lying to federal agents after incriminating, flirtatious texts to an FBI agent.
US news
fromTheregister
2 months ago

FAA signs radar deals to modernize US air traffic control

The FAA contracted Indra and RTX to supply modern radar systems replacing up to 612 aging air traffic surveillance sites by June 2028.
US news
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

The Pentagon is going to Silicon Valley for its next recruits

US Tech Force recruits recent graduates and tech talent for two-year government technology roles as an alternative form of national service to military enlistment.
US politics
fromWIRED
1 month ago

DHS Wants a Single Search Engine to Flag Faces and Fingerprints Across Agencies

DHS plans to build a unified biometric matching system combining face, fingerprint, iris, and other identifiers across multiple enforcement agencies.
US politics
fromThe Cipher Brief
1 month ago

Defending the Homeland: Pentagon Shifts Strategy on Drone Threats

DoD policy empowers commanders to use defensive measures, extend perimeters beyond installation fences, and counter UAS threats after an uncoordinated CBP laser incident.
US politics
fromWIRED
1 month ago

Inside the Homeland Security Forum Where ICE Agents Talk Shit About Other Agents

HSI forum members criticize ERO's paramilitary tactics, express discomfort with mass deportations, debate agent-public interactions, and complain about working conditions.
US politics
fromNextgov.com
2 months ago

NSA alum returns to agency to serve as deputy director

Tim Kosiba was appointed NSA deputy director to lead operations, manage civilian leadership, set policy, and oversee execution of the agency's strategy.
US politics
fromNextgov.com
2 months ago

Draft quantum order tasks many agencies with reinvigorating the tech's development

The White House will issue an executive order coordinating a whole-of-government effort to advance U.S. quantum information science, industry, and infrastructure.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Video: Opinion | The President's Personal Spy Chief

Tulsi Gabbard, as director of national intelligence, is undermining the independence and credibility of U.S. intelligence through politicized actions involving the 2020 election.
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

From Stopping Osama bin Laden to Killing Renee Good

Ridge, a moderate Republican and a Vietnam vet with a square jaw and gentle manner, was the governor of Pennsylvania when nearly 3,000 Americans were killed on September 11, 2001. The nation was gripped with fear and horror, and President George W. Bush put the bipartisanship-seeking Ridge in charge of making sure there wouldn't be another terrorist strike. The new Cabinet-level entity that he would lead mashed together more than 20 federal agencies under one Orwellian name.
US politics
US politics
fromTheregister
2 months ago

CISA insider-threat warning comes with an ironic twist

Insider threats are among the most serious security risks and require multidisciplinary teams and decisive action to detect, mitigate, and prevent damage.
US politics
fromEmptywheel
2 months ago

Drone War Secrecy and Kill or Capture

The NDAA and Obama-era drone program emphasize secrecy, legal resistance to declassification, and reliance on presidential authority for targeted killings.
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