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Nakasone, who led the NSA and U.S. Cyber Command from 2018 to 2024, said he found it encouraging that agency leaders recognized the need to adapt. (Getty Images)

Former NSA chief Nakasone says agency overhaul is ‘probably needed’

Paul Nakasone said the reported reorganization is likely necessary to meet faster-moving cyberthreats and competition in AI, but warned its success will rest on execution and a…
BEIJING, CHINA – MAY 14: The U.S. and Chinese national flags are seen during a state banquet hosted by Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People on May 14, 2026 in Beijing, China. (Getty Images)

AI policy circles targeted in China-linked phishing operation

Cybersecurity firm Proofpoint said TA419 impersonated officials and AI industry figures in an effort to gain access to cloud accounts held by U.S. think tank, university and…
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SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER – 15: Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang speaks during the keynote address at Salesforce’s Dreamforce conference at the Moscone Center on September 15, 2026 in San Francisco, California. Dreamforce is an annual event that highlights the company’s technologies and encourages professional networking. (Photo by Benjamin Fanjoy/Getty Images)

As AI world debates security, NVIDIA releases open source tools for agents

One expert told CyberScoop that the announcement reflects industry recognition that after years of training models to behave safely or ethically, more outside controls are needed.
Boston, MA – August 29: Senator Ed Markey addresses his supporters during a ‘Power to the People’ rally at the IBEW Local 103 facility on August 29, 2026. (Photo by Craig F. Walker/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

New bill would create federal investigative body for AI-driven hacks 

A new Democratic bill in Congress would establish a federal Cybersecurity and AI Board of Investigations to provide independent government oversight of cyberattacks carried out by AI…
Assistant Secretary of Defense for Cyber Policy Katie Sutton speaks at DefenseTalks on Sept. 22, 2026. (EPNAC)

Pentagon cyber chief: The demand far exceeds supply

At DefenseTalks on Tuesday, Katie Sutton said the Pentagon now receives far more requests to use cyber operations than its forces can fulfill, eight years after gaining…
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