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Broad Executive Order by Biden Administration Restores Net Neutrality, Proposes Expanded Regulation of Big Broadband Providers

August 9, 2021

The net neutrality debate has now been raging in the United States for over 20 years. Biden has made his intentions clear about once again taking the upper hand in the battle with a new executive order targeting the nation's largest broadband providers.

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Data Protection Insights

North American Organizations Struggle to Comply with Privacy Laws

September 21, 2021

Many businesses are still struggling to understand and comply with data protection laws and regulations. Study finds that 62.4% of companies are still not ‘completely compliant’ with data regulations which means vulnerable consumers.

Mechanic working on car engine showing the warning from FBI that U.S. automotive industry is targeted by hackers

Cyber Security News

FBI Warning: Hackers Now Targeting US Automotive Industry

December 4, 2019

According to a new FBI warning, hackers are stepping up their attacks on U.S. automotive industry to include ransomware infections, data breaches, phishing attacks, and corporate espionage activities.

Smoke emitting from power plant showing possible U.S. cyber attack on power grid in Russia

Cyber Security News

Possible U.S. Cyber Attack on Power Grid in Russia; Is Cyber Warfare on the Table?

June 28, 2019

Russia has been making news for hacking utility systems in other nations and for a change, news has emerged that U.S. is conducting cyber attack on power grid in Russia by planting malicious code.

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Tech

White House Lays Down New AI Guidelines to Govern AI Applications and Encourage Innovation

January 20, 2020

Trump administration has announced a set of AI guidelines as the basis of regulating AI applications, which include 10 principles that federal agencies should consider.

Man clicking on virtual screen with technology icons showing the new NIST Privacy Framework that aims to help organizations achieve better data protection and compliance with new privacy laws

Cyber Security News

New NIST Privacy Framework Aims to Help Organizations Achieve Better Data Protection, Compliance With New Privacy Laws

February 7, 2020

New NIST Privacy Framework together with its existing Cybersecurity Framework provide a road map on cyber industry security, data handling standards and best practices for organizations.

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Data Privacy News

Two Children Take on Google Over Biometric Data

April 15, 2020

Two Illinois schoolchildren are suing Google for collecting biometric data including face scans of millions of school students through its classroom software tools.

Hacker using laptop with U.S. flag in background showing the published report on the massive overhaul of U.S. cyber security policy

Cyber Security News

Massive Overhaul of US Cyber Security Policy Shakes up the Landscape

March 27, 2020

U.S. Cyberspace Solarium Commission has published a 182-page report that includes broad changes to cyber security policy and 75 recommendations on cyber deterrence.

Laptop displaying red code in a dark room showing the struggle on national ransomware epidemic faced by U.S. municipalities and local government agencies

Cyber Security News

Municipalities, Local Government Agencies Struggling With National Ransomware Epidemic

October 10, 2019

National ransomware epidemic hits municipalities, school districts and local government agencies with 621 attacks recorded this year. Things are so bad that U.S. is drafting new legislation to prevent, mitigate and respond to future attacks.

Two workers watching cell tower showing rural telecom carriers removing ZTE and Huawei equipment from their networks

Tech

Congress Approves $1 Billion for Rural Telecom Carriers to Remove ZTE and Huawei Equipment From Their Networks

March 6, 2020

The U.S. Senate has passed a unanimous resolution to pay rural telecom carriers $1 billion to 'rip and replace' ZTE and Huawei equipment from their networks.

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Broad Executive Order by Biden Administration Restores Net Neutrality, Proposes Expanded Regulation of Big Broadband Providers

North American Organizations Struggle to Comply with Privacy Laws

FBI Warning: Hackers Now Targeting US Automotive Industry

Possible U.S. Cyber Attack on Power Grid in Russia; Is Cyber Warfare on the Table?

White House Lays Down New AI Guidelines to Govern AI Applications and Encourage Innovation

New NIST Privacy Framework Aims to Help Organizations Achieve Better Data Protection, Compliance With New Privacy Laws

Two Children Take on Google Over Biometric Data

Massive Overhaul of US Cyber Security Policy Shakes up the Landscape

Municipalities, Local Government Agencies Struggling With National Ransomware Epidemic

Congress Approves $1 Billion for Rural Telecom Carriers to Remove ZTE and Huawei Equipment From Their Networks

Pegasus Spyware Emerges Again as Journalists “Extensively” Targeted in El Salvador

Fake Broker-Dealers Stole $50 Million Through an Online Investment Fraud Scheme Impersonating Legitimate Institutions

You’re Not Paranoid – Not Preparing for Insider Threats Puts Your Data at Risk

Threat Group Elephant Beetle Involved in Financial Theft of Millions Through Small Amounts Over Long Periods