National Security
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Netherlands places Nexperia under special administrative measures over governance concerns
The Netherlands has placed Chinese-owned Nexperia under special administrative measures under the Goods Availability Act, citing governance failures and risks to European chip capabilities; the company’s owner Wingtech has disputed the move and said it will effectively freeze operations.
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US Secret Service Dismantles Network of 300 SIM Servers Near UN General Assembly
The U.S. Secret Service said it dismantled a network of more than 300 SIM servers and 100,000 SIM cards across the New York area, potentially capable of disrupting telecommunications and enabling encrypted communications for threat actors, with investigations linking to nation-state actors and reports of assassination threats near the UN General Assembly.
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Critical Infrastructure Monitoring Program Halted Due to Lapsed Funding
The expiration of government funding for the CyberSentry Program has raised alarms over cybersecurity vulnerabilities in U.S. critical infrastructure. Program director Nate Gleason highlighted concerns about halted monitoring and an evolving threat landscape during a congressional hearing, as calls for renewed funding grow amidst fears of potential cyberattacks.
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Chinese Hackers Breach U.S. National Guard Network, Compromise Sensitive Data
The Chinese hacking group Salt Typhoon has breached a U.S. Army National Guard network, compromising sensitive data and raising alarms over national cybersecurity.
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NSA Issues Warning on Fast Flux Technique Threatening National Security
The NSA has issued a grave warning about the fast flux technique being exploited by cybercriminals and nation-states, which obscures malicious activities and threatens national security.
