Rudd confirmed to head NSA, Cyber Command after near year-long vacancy
2026-03-11T02:51:58Z•e6d075445bc6a927009c8752a0db2ca45aebc41e1a84d5788524b6174696eac8
CISACVE-2025-26399ChinaFBIFinnish intelligenceIvantiNSARussiaSolarWinds Web Help DeskU.S. Cyber CommandUK policyfederal agenciesfraud preventionimpersonationleadershipnation-state cyberespionagepatchingpermit fraudphishingtech companiestelecoms
What happened
Several security and policy developments: Bill Rudd was confirmed 71-29 as dual-hat head of the NSA and U.S. Cyber Command. Finnish intelligence warns of persistent nation-state cyberespionage from Russia and China targeting government, research institutions and advanced-technology companies. CISA accelerated a patch deadline for federal civilian agencies to address a critical SolarWinds Web Help Desk vulnerability (CVE-2025-26399). The FBI warned of targeted phishing campaigns where criminals impersonate city officials to steal permit payments using accurate applicant data. The UK plans to押re
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