Latest cybersecurity reporting from selected sources.

Analysts Say White House Must Quickly Replace Shelved AI FrameworkU.S. President Donald Trump's decision to abruptly shelve an artificial intelligence executive order aimed at creating a federal review process for frontier models doesn't annul the need for the federal government to work with frontier model makers to address risks, say cybersecurity experts.

Government Opts for Voluntary Frameworks Over Enforceable SafeguardsAustralia's federal government has quietly shelved the mandatory AI guardrails it proposed just three months ago, replacing enforceable requirements with voluntary guidance in its National AI Plan released today.

The EU General Court Gives Victory to Backers of Trans-Atlantic Data FlowsThe European Union General Court on Wednesday dismissed a plea by a French politician to annul the legal framework underpinning commercial data flows across the Atlantic, rejecting claims that a U.S. intelligence agency oversight body is not independent of the federal government.

Panelists Discuss Deepfake, Trust Frameworks, AI Skepticism, Venture Capital WoesFrom RSAC Conference 2025 in San Francisco, ISMG editors wrapped up coverage discussing the impact of U.S. government funding cutbacks, growing deepfake threats, trust challenges in AI adoption and venture capital pressures affecting the cybersecurity vendor market.

Social Platforms Also Could Face Stiff Fines for Failing to Protect UsersThe Australian government passed the Scams Prevention Framework law in Parliament to make social media companies, banks and telecommunication companies accountable for scammers using their networks, subjecting them to a maximum of AU$50 million in fines for violations.

GSA Establishes Framework for Security Regulations Covering Federal AcquisitionsThe federal government aims to streamline its information security and supply chain security procurement policies as part of an effort to better safeguard federal systems. It published a rule establishing a new section in the Federal Acquisition Regulation to consolidate cybersecurity requirements.