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GAO Audit Uncovers Cyber Vulnerabilities in Pentagon Weapons Systems

October 20, 2018

GAO audits carried out between fiscal years 2012-2017 have discovered significant cyber vulnerabilities in the U.S. Department of Defense’s top weapons systems, reflecting a misguided approach that does not take into consideration basic cyber security.

Ethereum crypto coin on a motherboard showing Tornado cash and crypto privacy

Data Privacy News

US Sanctions Tornado Cash Over Ransomware Incidents, Worrying Crypto Privacy Advocates

August 22, 2022

Crypto privacy advocates see the sanctions, which effectively make it illegal for any US resident to use Tornado Cash, as an overreach and an inappropriate measure conducted against a form of technology.

Planes on tarmac at New York JFK airport showing FAA system outage and fear of cyber attack

Cyber Security News

FAA System Outage Sparks Speculation of Cyber Attack, Blamed on Corrupted Database File

January 13, 2023

The sudden announcement of an FAA system outage that grounded all flights nationwide immediately raised natural concerns about a cyber attack, but the agency is saying that the incident was a "glitch" caused by a damaged database file.

Capitol at night showing infrastructure bill with cybersecurity funding

Cyber Security News

New US Infrastructure Bill Includes $1.9 Billion for Cybersecurity Funding, More Than Half Goes To State and Local Governments

August 17, 2021

As part of the Biden administration's ongoing infrastructure bill project, which looks to commit trillions of dollars to addressing longtime issues with the country's vital utilities, $1.9 billion has been proposed for cybersecurity funding.

Chemical oil refinery plant showing cybersecurity legislation for cyber incident reporting for critical infrastructure

Cyber Security News

Cybersecurity Legislation for Enhanced Cyber Incident Reporting Passes Senate, Awaits House Vote

March 8, 2022

Critical infrastructure companies may soon be subject to tighter cyber incident reporting requirements, as new cybersecurity legislation has passed the Senate and will now go before the House.

Padlock on laptop keyboard showing another Ryuk ransomware attack on Louisiana state

Cyber Security News

Louisiana Hit With Another Ryuk Ransomware Attack

December 12, 2019

Across the United States, local governments and public sector entities have endured a growing number of ransomware attacks throughout the...

Facial recognition surveillance technology applied on people walking showing the letter drafted to suspend use of facial recognition surveillance technology by federal agencies

Data Privacy News

Facial Recognition Surveillance Technology Should Be Suspended in the U.S. Says Coalition of 40 Privacy and Free Speech Groups

February 17, 2020

Serious questions over facial recognition technology has motivated 40 groups headed by EPIC to draft a letter to the PCLOB recommending that federal agencies suspend the use of facial recognition surveillance systems.

Lock on computer circuit board surrounded by keys showing the plan and considerations to ban end-to-end encryption in U.S.

Data Privacy News

The Movement to Ban End-to-End Encryption Has Hit Another Inflection Point

July 10, 2019

Ban of end-to-end encryption is back on table in U.S., however government agencies are having mixed feelings, fearing potential economic, security and diplomatic consequences.

Close up of woman hands with credit card, gifts, and laptop showing Grinch bots during holiday shopping

Cyber Security News

US Legislators Look To Stop “Grinch Bots” From Ruining the Holidays

December 6, 2021

Grinch bots have been a problem in the retail space for years and even beyond the Christmas season, snapping up everything from concert tickets to new video games.

Woman in facial mask using mobile phone showing the DDoS attack on Federal health agency and ongoing disinformation campaign in U.S.

Cyber Security News

Cyber Warfare Doesn’t Take a Break During Coronavirus Season; US Health Agencies Are Fending off DDoS Attacks and Disinformation Campaigns in the Midst of a Pandemic

March 31, 2020

U.S. face cyber challenges amidst the pandemic with a DDoS attack on Federal health agency and an ongoing disinformation campaign that sows fear and confusion in the public.

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GAO Audit Uncovers Cyber Vulnerabilities in Pentagon Weapons Systems

US Sanctions Tornado Cash Over Ransomware Incidents, Worrying Crypto Privacy Advocates

FAA System Outage Sparks Speculation of Cyber Attack, Blamed on Corrupted Database File

New US Infrastructure Bill Includes $1.9 Billion for Cybersecurity Funding, More Than Half Goes To State and Local Governments

Cybersecurity Legislation for Enhanced Cyber Incident Reporting Passes Senate, Awaits House Vote

Louisiana Hit With Another Ryuk Ransomware Attack

Facial Recognition Surveillance Technology Should Be Suspended in the U.S. Says Coalition of 40 Privacy and Free Speech Groups

The Movement to Ban End-to-End Encryption Has Hit Another Inflection Point

US Legislators Look To Stop “Grinch Bots” From Ruining the Holidays

Cyber Warfare Doesn’t Take a Break During Coronavirus Season; US Health Agencies Are Fending off DDoS Attacks and Disinformation Campaigns in the Midst of a Pandemic

New Vulnerability Disclosure Program for Federal Contractors Passes House

Have I Been Pwned? Adds Over 200 Million Stolen Passwords Harvested via Infostealer Malware

US Halts Cyber Operations Against Russia After Ukraine Flap

Media Giant Lee Enterprises Confirms Ransomware Attack, Qilin Takes Responsibility