The U.S. Secret Service has ceased using government-issued mobile phones, citing security concerns, marking a significant shift in official communication practices.
Even the Secret Service won’t use company-issued phones
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Bad cybersecurity by Secret Service agents put US officials at risk, inspector general says
Inspector general report reveals Secret Service agents’ poor cybersecurity practices risk exposing US officials to hacking and attack threats.
Even the Secret Service won’t use company-issued phones
The Secret Service now avoids using government-issued phones for official work, citing cybersecurity risks and vulnerabilities, per a federal report.
Healthcare AI provider for Humana, Mayo Clinic exposes data of 1.4M patients
A data breach involving a healthcare AI provider for Humana and Mayo Clinic has exposed the records of 1.4 million patients, raising privacy concerns.
AI on pace to bypass cybersecurity systems in months, not years, “Five Eyes” spy partners warn
Five Eyes intelligence agencies warn AI may soon bypass current cybersecurity defenses within months, raising urgent security concerns worldwide.
Think of the Children: How to Force Real ID for All Internet Traffic (2023)
A proposal emerged in 2023 to enforce Real ID authentication across all internet traffic, raising privacy and security concerns among experts.
Accenture to Strengthen Critical Infrastructure Defense with End-to-End Cybersecurity Platform in Age of AI-Driven Cyber Threats and Geopolitical Risk
Accenture announces plans to develop an end-to-end cybersecurity platform aimed at strengthening defenses for critical infrastructure amid rising AI-driven cyber threats.
Cybersecurity operations signal monitor: A backdoor in a LinkedIn job offer
Cybersecurity experts have identified a backdoor in a LinkedIn job posting, highlighting emerging threats in online recruitment scams.
Your Coding Agent Is an Attack Surface: The Claude Code Security Reckoning
Researchers say Claude Code config and MCP paths exposed token theft and code execution risks, with some fixes patched and others left to users.
House Republicans approve $70bn bill for Trump’s immigration crackdown
House Republicans pass a $70bn bill funding immigration agencies through 2029, ending a months-long shutdown standoff with Democrats. The measure now awaits Trump’s signature.
