March 28, 2024

State Dept. Ups Reward for Info on Hackers

Cyber Threats

The US State Department is offering a reward of up to $10 million for information leading to the identity and location of five hackers thought to be part of the Russia-backed Conti ransomware group. Another Russian hacking group is claiming an attack on Lockheed Martin that knocked the company’s websites offline.

ADM Grady Tapped as JCS Vice Chair

The White House will tap Navy ADM Christopher Grady, head of US Fleet Forces command, to serve as the next Vice Chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, replacing USAF GEN John Hyten whose term expires this month.