As we have mentioned a few times here at OODA Loop, we are very discerning in our amplification of US-CERT e-mail notifications. Emergency Directives and Joint Cybersecurity Advisories (CSAs) are the …
Hackers as Global Private Contractors is a Pandora’s Box You Do Not Want to Open
In mid-September 2021, the U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) fined three former National Security Agency (NSA) hackers who worked as service contractors for a United Arab Emirates (UAE) cybersecurity …
NSA, CISA partner for guide on safe VPNs amid widespread exploitation by nation-states
The NSA and CISA have released a detailed guide pertaining to how organizations and individuals should select virtual private networks as they remain actively under attack and face exploitation from …
Inman’s Rules: The Enduring Principles of Operational Intelligence
In this OODAcast we ask retired Admiral Bobby Ray Inman for insights into his approach to analyzing complex situation and managing intelligence efforts. Admiral Inman served in the Navy from November …
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DOJ fines NSA hackers who assisted UAE in attacks on dissidents
The Justice Department has announced a deal with three former US Intelligence operatives that allows them to pay a fine rather than face jail time for breaking multiple laws when conducting offensive …
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Quantum Computing Use Cases and Post-Quantum Cryptography
Quantum computing is a fascinating, complex, highly technical, sometimes daunting to conceptualize technological breakthrough and driver of the future marketplace. So yes, the promise of quantum …
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Hackers target Kubernetes to steal data and processing power. Now the NSA has tips to protect yourself
The NSA recently released guidance regarding Kubernetes to aid organizations in deploying the open-source platform without exposing it to hackers seeking to steal data and processing power. The …
NSA Warns Public Networks are Hacker Hotbeds
The NSA has warned that attackers are targeting teleworkers taking advantage of free public networks to steal corporate data that may be sensitive. The US National Security Agency offered advice to …
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Widespread Brute-Force Attacks Tied to Russia’s APT28
US and UK authorities have declared that a known advanced threat actor, APT28, also referred to as Fancy Bear or Strontium, has been tied to a range of brute-force password spraying attacks against …
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NSA: 5 Security Bugs Under Active Nation-State Cyberattack
The National Security Agency (NSA) has released an alert warning that five vulnerabilities are being actively targeted by nation-state actors. The bugs affect VPN solutions, collaboration-suite …
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