— U.S. cyber officials and critical infrastructure operators are on high alert this week as more countries warn about a potential Russian invasion of Ukraine.
— The Biden administration’s secret weapon in fighting ransomware could be sitting inside a seemingly unusual agency: the IRS.
— A local cyber investor’s recent $1.5 million donation to the Institute of Peace’s endowment comes with a lengthy, lawsuit-filed history.
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THE FINAL COUNTDOWN — As U.S. officials warn that a Russian ground invasion of Ukraine could happen within the week, America’s cyber defenders are preparing to stand guard against cyberattacks that could accompany an invasion.
CISA and the FBI published a new web page titled “Shields Up” on Friday warning that they’re bracing for Russian cyberattacks to target U.S. organizations. “While there are not currently any specific credible threats to the U.S. homeland, we are mindful of the…
