The data and endpoint security landscape is always changing, and news happens fast. Each week we recap some of the top security news stories to help you stay informed. Here’s what happened this week.

The United States now has its first federal Chief Information Security Officer. In this new role, Gregory Touhill will lead a dedicated cybersecurity team in the Office of Management and Budget.

New CallJam malware racks up profit for the attackers by having your device call premium numbers. Even worse, CallJam is hiding inside the Google Play store in a game called Gems Chest for Clash Royale.

Earlier this year, NATO officially recognized cyberspace as a new possible war front, on par with land, sea, and air. At the Digital Life Design Europe conference in Brussels this week, NATO officials have started talking about this new frontier in more depth.