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DCSA details new plan for next-gen background investigation system

DCSA’s new plan for NBIS includes a 36-month product roadmap. The goal is to retire legacy background investigation systems, including PIPs, by fiscal 2027. The post DCSA details new plan for next-gen background investigation system first appeared on Federal News Network.
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macOS Security Compliance Project Developer Conference

The National Institute of Standards and Technology will host a developer conference on Tuesday, March 25, and Wednesday, March 26, 2025. The event will focus on the macOS Security Compliance Project (mSCP) and is tailored for vendors developing
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Biden gives most federal employees day off on Christmas Eve

There is no guarantee that presidents will grant federal employees extra time off around Christmas. Christmas Day is a federal holiday, but Dec. 24 isn’t. The post Biden gives most federal employees day off on Christmas Eve first appeared on Federal News Network.
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Turkey With a Side of AI: How to Explain Artificial Intelligence to Grandma This Holiday

Simplify AI for your family. From fishing tricks to baking tips, learn how to explain AI in relatable terms and tackle their biggest questions about it.
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Web Hacking Service ‘Araneida’ Tied to Turkish IT Firm

Cybercriminals are selling hundreds of thousands of credential sets stolen with the help of a cracked version of Acunetix, a powerful commercial web app vulnerability scanner, new research finds. The cracked software is being resold as a cloud-based attack tool by at least two different services, one of which KrebsOnSecurity traced to an information technology firm based in Turkey.
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U.S. House Leaders Unveil Bipartisan Strategy for AI Governance and Innovation

On Tuesday, U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson and Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries received the final report from the bipartisan House Task Force on Artificial Intelligence, which outlines essential principles and recommendations to bolster American leadership in AI.
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Cryptocurrency hackers stole $2.2 billion from platforms in 2024

$2.2 billion worth of cryptocurrency was stolen from various platforms in 2024, Chainalysis’ 2025 Crypto Crime Report has revealed. Of that sum, $1.34 billion was stolen by North Korea-affiliated hackers, across 47 hacking incidents (out of 303). Most targeted organizations Between 2021 and 2023, decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms were the primary targets of crypto hacks, but in Q2 and Q3 2024, centralized services were the most targeted. Funds stolen between January and November 2024 – … More → The post Cryptocurrency hackers stole $2.2 billion from platforms in 2024 appeared first on Help Net Security.
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NETSCOUT uses AI/ML technology to secure critical IT infrastructure

NETSCOUT updates its Arbor Edge Defense (AED) and Arbor Enterprise Manager (AEM) products as part of its Adaptive DDoS Protection Solution to combat AI-enabled DDoS threats and protect critical IT infrastructure. DDoS threats and protect critical IT infrastructure. NETSCOUT’s DDoS Threat Intelligence Report noted that application-layer and volumetric attacks have increased by over 43% and 30%, respectively. DDoS-for-hire services have also increased in number and sophistication, making attacks easier to launch. The Cybersecurity & Infrastructure … More → The post NETSCOUT uses AI/ML technology to secure critical IT infrastructure appeared first on Help Net Security.
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