| FRIDAY, NOV. 14, 2025 | Federal leaders are sounding the alarm on Akira ransomware. One cybersecurity executive is calling for a retail cybersecurity talent incubator. And one of the country's leading news outlets was a victim of an Oracle-linked security incident. This is CyberScoop for Friday, November 14. |
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The headquarters of the Federal Bureau of Investigation on August 16, 2022, in Washington. (Matt McClain/The Washington Post via Getty Images) |
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What feds have to say about AkiraAkira ransomware has rapidly become one of the FBI’s top five most investigated ransomware variants, targeting U.S. businesses across vital sectors. The group is known for swiftly stealing and encrypting data, leveraging multiple software vulnerabilities to maximize damage and extort victims. Authorities emphasize that Akira's attacks are increasingly complex and costly, posing a growing threat to organizations nationwide. Matt Kapko has more. |
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Cyber Resilience in Government Summit | Dec 10, 2025The Rubrik Public Sector Summit will convene leading voices from Federal, State, and Local government, education, and industry to explore how organizations can strengthen their cyber defense posture, build resilience into critical infrastructure, and ensure continuity of operations even when prevention measures fall short. Register today!
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Talent, not tech, needed in retail cybersecurityIn this op-ed, Michael Marcotte argues that retailers are increasingly vulnerable to costly cyberattacks, yet most remain dangerously reactive, viewing cybersecurity as a technical afterthought instead of a strategic priority. He calls on the National Retail Federation to lead a sector-wide shift by creating a dedicated cybersecurity talent incubator that develops executive-level cyber leaders tailored to retail’s unique challenges. Marcotte concludes that lasting resilience won’t come from more tools, but from proactive leadership and industry-wide investment in cybersecurity expertise. Read the op-ed here. |
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Another Oracle victimThe Washington Post revealed it was among dozens of organizations targeted by the Clop ransomware group, which exploited a zero-day vulnerability in Oracle E-Business Suite to steal sensitive personal and financial data on nearly 10,000 employees and contractors. The intrusion, which went undetected for over a month, exposed information such as names, bank details, and Social Security numbers, and was part of a broader extortion campaign impacting companies like Envoy Air and GlobalLogic. Clop is known for exploiting software flaws to carry out mass data theft and blackmail, with ransom demands sometimes reaching up to $50 million. Matt has more. |
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CyberTalks | Feb 19, 2026CyberTalks presents a powerful opportunity to hear from the leading voices at the intersection of government and the technology industry on the latest tactics to combat these new risks. CyberTalks also provides an invaluable forum for exchanging ideas and best practices on ways to bolster digital defenses and promote cyber resiliency. Register now!
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Our coming quantum futureRebecca Krauthamer, CEO of QuSecure, joins Safe Mode to delve into the rapidly shifting landscape of quantum computing and cybersecurity. The conversation covers the latest government and industry responses to the quantum threat, the urgency of adopting post-quantum encryption, and practical metrics for agencies and organizations. Listen in as the complexities and urgency of preparing for “Q-Day” are unpacked, offering key insights for policy makers, technologists, and anyone concerned with data security’s future. Listen here. |
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