POLITICO Morning Cybersecurity


Hospitals in the cyber crosshairs
Mon Nov 17 10:00 am
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.
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Paging Dr. Deepfake
Mon Nov 10 10:00 am
Cybercriminals are using AI tools to impersonate doctors online and cash out on pushing fake medications.
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States feel the cyber burn
Mon Nov 03 10:00 am
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.
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Cybercrime crackdown goes global
Mon Oct 27 10:00 am
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.
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Testing US election security
Mon Oct 20 10:00 am
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.
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North Korean scammers go global
Tue Oct 14 10:00 am
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.
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How online crime became a national security crisis
Mon Oct 06 10:00 am
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.
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Cyber shutdown showdown
Mon Sep 29 10:00 am
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.
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From AI deepfakes to crypto heists: Cybercriminals are upping their game
Mon Sep 22 10:00 am
Scammers are finding new and creative ways to steal billions of dollars from Americans — and fast-advancing AI tools are only fueling these efforts.
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