Plymouth water facilities targeted in suspected cyberattack; quality unaffected
Plymouth officials say a suspected cyberattack disrupted cellular communications at two water towers and lift stations, but water quality and levels were unaffected.
Cybersecurity
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U.S. Agencies Warn Russian State Hackers Are Targeting Weak Routers
U.S. agencies say Russian FSB-linked actors are exploiting exposed routers and legacy network protocols across critical infrastructure sectors.
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EU and UK Impose Parallel Sanctions Over Russian Cyber Campaign
The EU and UK announced parallel sanctions on July 13, 2026, against Russian-linked cyber actors accused of targeting European governments and critical infrastructure.
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GAO Finds Overlap in Federal Cybersecurity Reporting Rules
A July 22 GAO review found potentially overlapping cyber-reporting rules across critical infrastructure, while federal agencies prepare a harmonization plan.
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FCC modernizes EAS/WEA alert security—what changes, what stays local
FCC adopted new EAS/WEA security rules on June 25, released June 29, and corrected effective-date wording July 2—for phone alerts and WEA delivery.
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White House launches GOLD EAGLE cybersecurity clearinghouse: what changes now
White House launched “GOLD EAGLE” on July 14, tying it to EO 14409 and aiming to speed coordinated vulnerability patching for critical systems.
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FCC updates Emergency Alert System rules with new cybersecurity steps
FCC adopted new cybersecurity rules for Emergency Alert System operators and clarified a 60-day effective-date trigger after Federal Register publication.
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FCC Denies Digitalsystem’s Section 214 Authority in China-Control Case
FCC denied Digitalsystem’s international Section 214 bid in an order released July 7, 2026—citing China-linked control, U.S. record access, and cyber risks.
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Tuskegee University announces new Fall 2026 academic programs—what it could mean for local students, families, and workforce
Tuskegee AL – On July 17, 2026 Tuskegee University announced four Fall 2026 offerings: two Ph.D.s, a nuclear engineering minor, and sport management.
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White House declassifies election-interference materials: what’s new, what’s unproven
United States Evening White House and Congress Update — July 17 declassified intelligence cites election vulnerabilities and foreign interest, but independent reporting says it doesn’t prove past vote changes.
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White House launches GOLD EAGLE to speed AI cyber patching—what changes now
On July 14, the White House launched GOLD EAGLE, an AI-focused vulnerability clearinghouse. Here’s what it’s meant to do—and July/August deadlines.
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NATO Summit in Ankara: spending pressure, cyber focus, and deterrence steps
NATO’s Ankara summit tied its 5% defense-investment goal to procurement, secure cloud/cyber upgrades, and fuel-supply resilience—pressure and delivery, explained.
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Ada Council Approves MFA for City Email Logins; $3/Email/Month Fee
Ada’s July 6 packet says the council voted to add a second authentication factor to city email sign-ins, with an added $3 per email account per month.
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White House sets October deadline for post-quantum cryptography plans
United States White House and Federal Power Watch – OMB’s June 24 memo gives agencies 120 days to submit PQC migration plans, while 2030, 2031 and 2035 milestones are now on the clock.
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FCC tightens telecom supply-chain rules on older covered gear ahead of July 22 vote
The FCC has already barred some previously authorized covered communications gear from continued import and marketing, while a broader component-based crackdown is still only a draft. ([docs.fcc.gov](https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-635A1.pdf))
