Cyber Security Headlines Cyber laws reprieved, Microsoft screen capture, FBI highlights Akira
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Nov 14, 2025 Two pivotal cybersecurity laws have been reinstated, providing a temporary boost to CISA and state cybersecurity funding. Microsoft is rolling out a feature to prevent screen capture in Teams Premium, enhancing data protection. The FBI has categorized Akira as one of the top ransomware threats, with its operations generating over $244 million. In other news, Checkout.com has chosen to support cybercrime research by donating a ransomware demand instead of paying. Plus, a major international operation has taken down significant malware tools.
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Key Cyber Laws Temporarily Restored
- The government funding bill temporarily revived two major cybersecurity laws through January 30th.
- Congress must still pass a longer-term fix before the next funding deadline to avoid lapse again.
Manually Enable Teams Screen Capture Block
- Enable Microsoft's Prevent Screen Capture manually per meeting if you need to block screenshots and recordings.
- Check platform support because unsupported clients will be limited to audio-only participation.
Akira Is A Top Ransomware Threat
- The FBI ranks Akira among the top five most consequential ransomware variants affecting U.S. businesses.
- Akira has earned over $244 million and mainly targets small and medium-sized firms across many sectors.