Edward Coristine's Connection to Cybercrime Gang EGodly

Edward Coristine, a member of Elon Musk's DOGE Service team, had previously provided support to a cybercrime gang named EGodly, which engaged in illegal activities like cyberstalking and data trafficking. Coristine's connection to EGodly was revealed through digital records. Despite his questionable past, he is now a senior adviser at the State Department and CISA. Concerns have been raised about his involvement with a group that has gained access to government networks.

Rollback of Efforts to Counter Foreign Influence in U.S. Elections

The Trump administration is rolling back efforts to counter foreign influence in U.S. elections by putting key personnel on administrative leave and disbanding task forces. This move has raised concerns among election security experts about leaving the country vulnerable to interference from Russia, China, and Iran.

U.S. Cybersecurity Threat from Chinese Hacking Campaign

FBI and CISA urge Americans to use encrypted messaging apps following Chinese cyberattack on major companies like AT&T and Verizon. Chinese hacking campaign known as “Salt Typhoon” compromised intelligence in the U.S. U.S. officials recommend encryption for communications safety.

Encryption Urged for US Citizens Amid Cyberattacks

US citizens are urged to use encryption for messaging and phone calls due to ongoing cyberattacks, particularly from China's Salt Typhoon group. FBI and CISA emphasize the importance of fully encrypted communications to protect against compromise of critical US networks.

Encrypted Messaging and Phone Calls for US Citizens

US citizens are urged to use encrypted messaging and phone calls by the FBI and CISA due to ongoing Chinese hacking of US networks. End-to-end encryption is recommended to protect against compromise of communications.

Iranian Government Cyberattack on Trump Campaign

The FBI, ODNI, and CISA released a statement accusing hackers linked to the Iranian government of a cyberattack on Trump's campaign. Iran is believed to be trying to influence the U.S. election. The Iranian mission to the UN denied the allegations.

Cybersecurity Threats to American Infrastructure from Chinese Hacking Group

Sen. J.D. Vance sent a letter to CISA regarding vulnerabilities in critical American infrastructure and the threat posed by Chinese government-sponsored state hacking group Volt Typhoon. The consequences of an attack could be devastating.

AT&T Wireless Service Outage

AT&T restores wireless service after a temporary disruption caused by a software update. The outage was not due to a cyberattack but an incorrect process during network expansion. Authorities are investigating, and other carriers reported normal operations. No indication of malicious activity according to cybersecurity agencies.