Senate confirms Sean Cairncross at National Cyber Director.
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Senate confirms Sean Cairncross at National Cyber Director.

Washington, D.C. — The U.S. Senate has confirmed Sean Cairncross as the next National Cyber Director, solidifying his position as President Trump’s chief advisor on national cybersecurity matters. The Senate approved Cairncross’s nomination on August 3, 2025, in a 59-35 vote—a decision that follows weeks of scrutiny regarding his technical background and vision for the country’s evolving cyber defense posture.
China accuses U.S. intelligence agencies of exploiting Microsoft zero-day vulnerability in cyberattack against key Chinense military enterprises.
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China accuses U.S. intelligence agencies of exploiting Microsoft zero-day vulnerability in cyberattack against key Chinense military enterprises.

Chinese authorities today publicly accused U.S. intelligence agencies of orchestrating cyberattacks against two of China’s key military enterprises. According to the Cyber Security Association of China, the attacks reportedly exploited a previously unknown "zero-day" vulnerability in Microsoft Exchange email server software.