Latest coverage for Critical Infrastructure

ECCC Executive Director Luca Tagliaretti on Securing Europe's Digital FutureThe European Cybersecurity Competence Centre has mobilized more than 1.1 billion euros, or more than $1.2 billion, to build Europe's cyber resilience. ECCC Executive Director Luca Tagliaretti outlines how AI, quantum and critical infrastructure protection define the bloc's strategic priorities.

Federal Review Questions Whether Private Insurers Can Absorb Cyber LossesA Department of the Treasury review of cyber risk under the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program comes amid concern that nation-state attacks and systemic cyber events may overwhelm private insurers, raising the prospect of a federal backstop to protect critical infrastructure and economic stability.

Zscaler's Ravi Monga on Managing AI Risks in Clinical EnvironmentsHealthcare organizations are increasingly adopting AI for efficiency and patient care, but governance is lagging behind. Zscaler's Healthcare CISO Ravi Monga explains why visibility into AI usage, including shadow AI, has become the sector's most urgent cybersecurity challenge.

Incidents Are Unrelated, Says NYC Health + HospitalsHackers had access to New York City's municipal healthcare system for nearly three months before being detected, stealing data of an undisclosed number of patients. The incident is the second hacking-related data breach within weeks involving a third-party firm hired by NYC Health + Hospitals.

Also, Russian Signal Phishing, Iran-Linked Malware, Breaches in Spain and FranceThis week, Tycoon 2FA, Trio-Tech, messaging app spying and a ransomware broker sentenced. Iran-linked hackers. Mazda disclosed a breach. Oracle patched a flaw. North Korean actors weaponized VS Code, a Spanish port ransomware attack, a French teacher data breach and a healthcare firm victim surge.

The Mission: Hack High Value Targets' Devices, Apps and Transmit His LocationA team of cybersecurity students from the University of North Georgia vanquished seven opposing teams from other senior military colleges and elite service academies in an upset victory to win a capture the flag hacking contest staged this week at the National Defense University here.

NightDragon CEO Dave DeWalt on Perfect Storm of Risks, Attackers and Hybrid WarfareCybersecurity has entered a dark phase as AI-powered attackers outpace defense teams. Dave DeWalt of NightDragon outlines how hybrid warfare, critical infrastructure risks and rapid innovation are reshaping global security priorities.

Acting Director Says Furloughs And Cuts Limit Proactive Cyber DefenseA prolonged Homeland Security department shutdown has sidelined much of the U.S. cyber defense agency, halting proactive cyber operations, delaying directives and weakening visibility into threats - conditions officials warn are increasing systemic risk across critical infrastructure.

Is AI Exposing a Growing Vulnerability Risk Mitigation Gap?AI-fueled tools can help to identify medical device vulnerabilities much faster and at a higher volume than more traditional tools. But can device manufacturers and healthcare delivery organizations keep up with prioritizing and addressing a tidal wave of newly discovered flaws?