Over 250 organizations take part in GridEx VII, the largest North American exercise focusing on the security of the electrical grid.
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US Announces $70 Million Cybersecurity Boost for Rural, Municipal Utilities
The US Department of Energy is offering $70 million in funding to improve the cybersecurity of rural and municipal utilities.
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ChatGPT-Maker OpenAI Fires CEO Sam Altman, the Face of the AI Boom, for Lack of Candor With Company
Open AI pushed out its co-founder and CEO Sam Altman after a review found he was “not consistently candid in his communications” with the board of directors.
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2 Environmentalists Who Were Targeted by a Hacking Network Say the Public Is the Real Victim
Two environmentalists told a judge that the public was the real victim of a global computer hacking campaign that targeted those fighting big oil companies to get the truth out about global warming.
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US Teen Pleads Guilty to Credential Stuffing Attack on Fantasy Sports Website
Wisconsin teenager Joseph Garrison has admitted in court to launching a credential stuffing attack on a betting website.
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In Other News: Major Law Firm Hacked, Chinese Bank Pays Ransom, PyPI Security Audit
Noteworthy stories that might have slipped under the radar: top law firm hacked, Chinese bank pays ransom, and PyPI conducts first security audit.
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FCC Tightens Telco Rules to Combat SIM-Swapping
Under the new rules, wireless carriers are required to notify customers of any SIM transfer requests, a measure designed to thwart fraudulent attempts by cybercriminals.
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