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Talks on Critical Infrastructure, “Safe Harbor” Cyber Attacks Point Toward Potential Beginning of Cyber-Detente Between US and Russia

June 23, 2021

While Presidents Putin and Biden still appear to be far apart on the issue of cyber attacks originating from the former's country, the two at least appear to be negotiating. Biden presented Putin with a list of critical infrastructure targets that could trigger serious retaliation.

Hacker working with laptop at table showing cyber attack on water supply

Cyber Security News

Two More Cyber Attacks on US Water Supply Highlights Concerns About Vulnerabilities, but Sensational Headlines Sometimes Overstate the Threat to Public Safety

June 22, 2021

Two new cyber attack attempts, one in the San Francisco Bay Area and another in Pennsylvania, will keep water supply security in the news. But sensational media headlines may also be stoking an unnecessary level of fear among the general public.

Hooded hacker working on laptop with code overlaying image showing ransomware attacks treated as terrorism

Cyber Security News

The FBI and DOJ Compare Ransomware Attacks to Terrorism, Adopts Coordinated Approach

June 14, 2021

The DOJ elevated the priority of ransomware attacks, comparing them to terrorism and directing U.S. Attorneys to coordinate investigations through the ransomware task force.

Bitcoin coin standing on other cryptocurrency showing recovery of ransomware payment

Cyber Security News

FBI Recovers $2.3 Million of Colonial Pipeline Ransomware Payment; Some Questions About the Attack Answered

June 10, 2021

A little over half of the $4.4 million Colonial Pipeline ransomware payment has been recovered by the FBI, and in the process some questions about the source of the attack may have been answered.

New York Times Square featured with broadway theaters and animated colorful LED signs showing Big Tech facing data tax

Data Protection News

New York Weighs the Possibility of a “Data Tax” for Big Tech; Special Tax Would Apply to Companies Collecting and Selling Personal Data

June 9, 2021

Big Tech may be facing a special “data tax” in the state of New York which would apply to any company collecting and selling personal data, with the proceeds earmarked for digital literacy.

Ambulance car with the flashing lights in Manhattan showing ransomware attacks on healthcare system

Cyber Security News

FBI Issues Alert Over Increased Conti Ransomware Attacks Targeting the Healthcare System and First Responder Networks

June 4, 2021

FBI warned of increased Conti ransomware attacks against the healthcare system and first responder networks At least 16 organizations were targeted.

North America at night from space showing Big Tech push on state privacy laws

Data Privacy News

Big Tech Moves to Influence State Privacy Laws, Laying the Groundwork for a Federal Push

May 28, 2021

Though Silicon Valley would prefer data federal privacy laws that are favorable to them to a patchwork of state laws, Big Tech appears to be putting more effort into lobbying at the state level as of late.

Judge gavel and background with U.S. flag showing proposed data privacy bill

Data Privacy News

After a Long Pause, Bipartisan Data Privacy Bill Back in Front of Congress

May 27, 2021

A budding bipartisan movement toward establishing a federal data privacy bill began to take shape about two years ago appears to be moving forward, as legislation that was shelved in 2019 has been taken up again.

Aerial view of master-planned community and census-designated Ladera Ranch showing differential privacy on census data

Data Privacy News

Court Hears Arguments Over “Differential Privacy” Method Used to Anonymize Census Data

May 21, 2021

A court battle is brewing as a collection of states challenges the Census Bureau's use of "differential privacy," a new method for anonymizing and securing census data.

Cyber Security News

CISA Warns That Hackers Exploited Federal Agencies Through Pulse Connect Secure VPN Vulnerabilities

April 29, 2021

Hackers exploited Pulse Connect Secure VPN vulnerabilities to collect passwords, install web shells, and bypass multi-factor authentication on victims’ networks, including federal agencies.

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Talks on Critical Infrastructure, “Safe Harbor” Cyber Attacks Point Toward Potential Beginning of Cyber-Detente Between US and Russia

Two More Cyber Attacks on US Water Supply Highlights Concerns About Vulnerabilities, but Sensational Headlines Sometimes Overstate the Threat to Public Safety

The FBI and DOJ Compare Ransomware Attacks to Terrorism, Adopts Coordinated Approach

FBI Recovers $2.3 Million of Colonial Pipeline Ransomware Payment; Some Questions About the Attack Answered

New York Weighs the Possibility of a “Data Tax” for Big Tech; Special Tax Would Apply to Companies Collecting and Selling Personal Data

FBI Issues Alert Over Increased Conti Ransomware Attacks Targeting the Healthcare System and First Responder Networks

Big Tech Moves to Influence State Privacy Laws, Laying the Groundwork for a Federal Push

After a Long Pause, Bipartisan Data Privacy Bill Back in Front of Congress

Court Hears Arguments Over “Differential Privacy” Method Used to Anonymize Census Data

CISA Warns That Hackers Exploited Federal Agencies Through Pulse Connect Secure VPN Vulnerabilities

New Privacy Update to Bitcoin Network Approved, “Taproot” Upgrade Will Improve Digital Signatures & Clears Path for Smart Contracts

Talks on Critical Infrastructure, “Safe Harbor” Cyber Attacks Point Toward Potential Beginning of Cyber-Detente Between US and Russia

Cybersecurity – Addressing a Current Issue by Planning for the Future

Two More Cyber Attacks on US Water Supply Highlights Concerns About Vulnerabilities, but Sensational Headlines Sometimes Overstate the Threat to Public Safety