The compromise text of the National Defense Authorization Act dropped late on Sunday. Your host breaks down some of the key cyber policy elements that made it in — and notable snubs.

Federal and state officials are warning consumers to beware of a surge in holiday shopping scams amplified by artificial intelligence.

China is more involved in shaping a popular artificial intelligence model than previously thought, according to a new study, sparking concerns that Beijing’s influence may be warping how the model writes security-critical code.

While ransomware gangs are betting that health care providers will pay to keep patients safe, the cyber community is warning of the grave risks of attacks on hospitals — and highlighting what providers are getting right.

Cybercriminals are using AI tools to impersonate doctors online and cash out on pushing fake medications.

The House Homeland Security Committee Chair is sounding the alarm on increasing cyber threats to state and local governments, as state IT leaders are feeling the impact of major cuts to federal cyber grants and services.

Cybercrime syndicates across Southeast Asia are estimated to rake in billions from unsuspecting victims each year. Now, governments around the world are banding together to fight back.

Several U.S. states, including New York, New Jersey and Virginia, are holding closely watched elections this November. But recent shakeups in voting technology and federal election resources may test the security and integrity of these votes.

As U.S. law enforcement and cyber groups are cracking down on a years-long North Korean cyber scheme, these scammers are setting their sights on broader — potentially less savvy — targets across the world.

As cyber scams are being linked to U.S. adversaries more and more, industry leaders and government officials are calling for renewed focus on robust federal policy to address cybercrime, scams and fraud.

With less than two days left before the deadline to fund the federal government, we break down how federal cyber agencies are preparing for a government shutdown.

Scammers are finding new and creative ways to steal billions of dollars from Americans — and fast-advancing AI tools are only fueling these efforts.

As the Trump administration embraces the mass adoption of AI tools, experts warn about the continued security risks and potential influence over large language models.

A new ransomware group is targeting the art world with a twist: Pay up or hackers will feed their stolen work into AI systems.

Lawmakers are returning from their summer recess this week with a full plate of cyber policy issues to address.

Federal agencies and key congressional committees are responding to recent exploits that took advantage of two major vulnerabilities in Microsoft products — even if they are staying mostly quiet.

Top cyber experts from the private and public sectors highlighted some of the biggest challenges and innovations in the industry.

As cybersecurity officials arrive in Las Vegas for back-to-back conferences, the Trump administration is planning to make a minimal showing. Some community members say it’s a missed opportunity for fostering collaboration and trust.

With CISA one step closer to filling its top leadership position, election security groups worry that the agency won’t have the capacity to work with state and local officials to secure future elections.

Despite widespread support from bipartisan members of Congress, the private sector and the Trump administration, time is running out to renew the Cybersecurity and Information Sharing Act.

As large language models become increasingly popular, the security community and foreign adversaries are constantly looking for ways to skirt safety guardrails — but for very different reasons.

The cyber community is worried that the megabill’s cuts to Medicaid could cripple rural hospitals’ already-limited cybersecurity measures.

Amid increased threats from Iranian hackers, lawmakers worry the Trump administration’s cuts to federal cyber agencies have left critical infrastructure vulnerable.

As the war between Israel and Iran expands, AI-generated content is being used to spread propaganda and misinformation.

Cyberattacks against retailers around the world are on the rise, leaving some store shelves empty and customer data at risk.

A new cyber directive from the Trump administration takes aim at a Biden-era order that would've strengthened the country's digital identity infrastructure. Experts say this could leave the U.S. more vulnerable to increased fraud and cybercrime.

Elon Musk has officially left DOGE. But experts warn that the billionaire could take the trove of data DOGE amassed with him — and that the agency’s digging around federal data systems may well carry on.

The Defense Department is bulldozing through its cyber workforce, and former Pentagon officials and experts warn that it could cause irreparable damage to the nation's cyber defenses.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ended its plans last week to block data brokers from selling consumers’ personal data.