Latest cybersecurity reporting from selected sources.

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Threat Actor Silently Forwarded Sensitive Emails Matching Strategic TopicsGoogle says Chinese espionage group UNC6508 compromised REDCap environments at North American research institutions, deployed custom malware, stole credentials and covertly forwarded strategically relevant emails through abused compliance rules to support long-term intelligence collection.

In the face of relentless cyberattacks that threaten patient safety, hospitals must strengthen their resilience, with clinical continuity, secure backups and coordinated recovery emerging as critical strategies, said John Riggi of the American Hospital Association and Josh Howell of Rubrik.

American Corporations Upping Spend on AI and TechnologyCybersecurity now ranks among the most significant business risks shaping corporate strategy, even as many companies acknowledge they lack the capability to respond effectively - particularly amid a turbulent policy environment, executives told PwC.

Officials Aim to Head Off Calls for New Cyber Force Using Existing CyberCom PowersFor the private sector, the cyber talent gap is an HR issue. But for the U.S. military, it's a looming strategic crisis, the Pentagon's top cyber official said this week. "We cannot afford to continue this way," said Assistant Secretary of War for Cyber Policy Katherine Sutton.

White House Cyber Strategy Urges Deeper Industry Partnership Without Defining RolesThe administration's cyber strategy pushes deeper public-private coordination and expanded threat visibility across critical infrastructure, but lacks specifics on operational roles, incentives and legal protections needed for industry to actively disrupt malicious activity.

Trump Signs Executive Order and Publishes Cyberspace StrategyU.S. President Donald Trump signed Friday afternoon an executive order directing federal prosecutors, cyber defense officials and diplomats to ramp up efforts to combat cybercriminal gangs. Trump signed the order in tandem with publishing a five-page cybersecurity strategy.

US Cyber Defense Agency Switches Acting Director Amid Shutdown TurmoilThe U.S. cyber defense agency is going through a major leadership shakeup - again - following months of staffing turnover, budget cuts and shutdowns. Acting Director Madhu Gottumukkala is moving into a senior strategy role at the Department of Homeland Security, of which CISA is a component.

Acquisition of MSP MacSolution Boosts Global Services and Cloud Migration ExpertiseJumpCloud has acquired MacSolution, a longtime partner and its largest MSP in the Americas, to enhance global service delivery and deepen its IT modernization capabilities. The move positions Sao Paulo, Brazil, as a strategic hub and strengthens support for partners and customers in Latin America.

Report: China, Russia Exploiting US Cyber Policy Gaps to Gain Strategic AdvantageA new McCrary Institute report urges Washington to adopt a more offensive cyber strategy, warning that the current reactive approach leaves the U.S. unable to counter China and Russia’s persistent campaigns to gain asymmetric leverage in cyberspace.

Plan Aims to Modernize Workflow, Expand AI Use Across Agencies, Improve CyberThe U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on Thursday unveiled "version 1" of a strategic plan to implement artificial intelligence as a "practical layer" across the department and its agencies aimed at helping to break down silos, improve collaboration and increase efficiencies.

Report Urges Indo-Pacific Cyber Shield Strategy Amid Increased Nation-State ThreatsA Center for a New American Security study found China and North Korea are accelerating cyberattacks, influence operations and infrastructure breaches across the Indo-Pacific, as researchers urge the U.S. to help develop a regional cyber shield, and deploy forward cyber teams.

Shanghai Firm Bets on Open-Source Strategy, Efficiency ClaimsShanghai artificial intelligence startup MiniMax released a new open-source large language model, positioning it as a direct competitor to American and other Chinese models. MiniMax says its model performs competitively on benchmark tests against leading proprietary and open models.

Buyout Targets Deeper US Penetration, Digital Risk Intel, Ransomware DefenseCognyte’s $4 million buy of GroupSense boosts its North America strategy, enhancing its investigative analytics platform with deep and darkweb threat insights and access to U.S. government and enterprise customers. The deal will enhance Cognyte’s analytics platform and threat protection offerings.

Analysts Warn White House IT Plan Could Conflict With Deregulation DirectivesExperts warn a new strategy that aims to centralize federal IT procurement under the General Services Administration with standardized terms and deep vendor discounts may actually undermine deregulation goals while excluding small vendors and clashing with agency-specific cybersecurity mandates.

Ex-Deputy NSA Anne Neuberger on Preparing for AI-Driven ThreatsAnne Neuberger, former deputy national security advisor for cyber and emerging technologies, White House, outlines the urgent need for resilient critical infrastructure, strategic AI use in cybersecurity, and enhanced federal-state coordination to protect against evolving cyberthreats.

National Security Council's Bulazel to Reset Cyber Norms With Offensive StrategyNational Security Council's Alexei Bulazel told RSA attendees that offensive cyber tools must play a bigger role in U.S. defense. He called for a streamlined regulatory approach, more robust interagency coordination and a narrower role for CISA focused on critical infrastructure and civilian agencies.

'Making America Safe Again Through Cyberdefense' Is Focus of Her RSAC Speech"Cybersecurity is national security," said U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem during an RSAC Conference speech detailing her agenda for revamping the Department of Homeland Security's approach to cybersecurity, including a streamlined Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.

AI Leaders Call for Proactive US Response Amid Chinese Technology BreakthroughsThe United States risks losing the so-called "AI Cold War" against China unless it abandons traditional containment strategies and adapts to Beijing's advances, panelists told lawmakers Tuesday. "I'm as stunned as all of you about just how fast China has caught up," said Adam Thierer.

White House Order Centralizes Crypto Seized Through Civil, Criminal ForfeituresThe Trump administration pledged not spend taxpayer dollars on cryptocurrencies deposited into a federal "Strategic Bitcoin Reserve" created by a Thursday evening executive order. The government has collected an estimated 200,000 digital coins through criminal and civil forfeiture.