Organizations secure work phones and company laptops, but attackers could target the electrical current running through those devices. Direct current (DC) power regulation helps stabilize the energy powering electronics people use daily, from solar panels and connected cars to smartphones and essential computer parts. It's also vital across critical infrastructures, including telecommunications, industrial automation, and data centers. DC regulators provide stable voltage to prevent damage or
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President Donald Trump’s administration has outlined plans to reduce the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency's budget by $707 million in its fiscal year 2027 proposal. The announcement, made earlier this month, forms part of broader government spending plans that also touch on areas such as airport security. Separate government budget documents present a slightly different figure, suggesting a reduction of $361 million instead. The variation is thought to arise from differences i
Taiwan is confronting an unprecedented surge in cyber-attacks, solidifying its position at the forefront of global digital conflict. A recent report from cybersecurity firm Cyfirma reveals that the island nation faced an estimated 2.63 million cyber intrusion attempts per day in 2025, a 100% increase from 2023. This escalating pressure is driven by Taiwan's crucial role in the global semiconductor industry, its strategic geopolitical location, and its extensive international partnerships.[1]
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Cybersecurity has evolved beyond issues of ransomware, data loss, or reputational damage; it is now a fundamental matter of national security. The 2026 State of Security Report released by Recorded Future confirms that government-backed cyber operations aimed at espionage and disruption have become commonplace. Geopolitics is now a significant risk factor for organizations, transforming cybersecurity into a strategic challenge heavily influenced by state behavior. International tensions and
Cyber operations are increasingly viewed as a preparatory measure to influence the battlespace before conventional air or ground forces engage. Critical infrastructure such as power grids, communication networks, and information systems has become a strategic target. Disrupting these can impede decision-making, degrade defensive capabilities, and create openings for traditional military units. Recent reports from events concerning US cyber-attacks on Caracas in Venezuela and speculation about
The recent surge in maritime security is a direct response to a troubling increase in hostile activity targeting Critical Undersea Infrastructure (CUI). As reports confirm, "Over the past 2–3 years, Europe has experienced increasing threats to its undersea cables and pipelines." The wake of incidents like the Nord Stream pipeline sabotage in September 2022 served as a stark wake-up call, exposing the immense vulnerability of these essential arteries. Countries from Europe and the US, Australi
Just hours after the US President announced airstrikes on three key Iranian nuclear sites, a wave of cyberattacks linked to pro-Iranian groups began to surface. Iranian hackers are reported to have hit US banks, defense contractors, and oil industry companies after the US attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities. To date, they have not caused serious problems to critical infrastructure or the US economy. However, some analysts think that the US strikes could even prompt Iran, Russia, China, and N
