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China has utterly pwned ‘thousands and thousands’ of devices at US telcos

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November 25, 2024 at 08:22AM The Biden administration met with telecom executives regarding China’s cyberattacks, which may necessitate significant network overhauls. Senator Mark Warner highlighted the severity of these incidents, noting they exceed prior threats by Russia. Both Warner and officials emphasized ongoing intelligence sharing about China’s extensive cyber espionage targeting US telcos. ### Meeting … Read more

White House seizes 32 domains, issues criminal charges in massive election-meddling crackdown

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September 4, 2024 at 10:35PM The Biden administration seized 32 websites and charged two employees of a state-owned media outlet for a $10 million scheme to spread pro-Kremlin propaganda, aiming to counter Russia’s election influence. The operation, named Doppelgänger, involves phony social media accounts and fake news sites to impact American voters. Two Russians face … Read more

Software Security: Too Little Vendor Accountability, Experts Say

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May 2, 2024 at 04:51PM Legal legwork is underway to hold software vendors accountable for insecure products, but actual laws and penalties are still a decade away, according to a policy expert speaking at the RSA Conference. The Biden Administration supports greater accountability, aiming to address the issue through proposed legal frameworks for software liability. … Read more

Scathing Federal Report Rips Microsoft for Shoddy Security, Insincerity in Response to Chinese Hack

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April 3, 2024 at 09:18AM A review board appointed by the Biden administration heavily criticized Microsoft’s corporate security and transparency. The report highlighted a cascade of errors that allowed state-backed Chinese cyber operators to breach email accounts of senior U.S. officials. The board urged substantial security improvements and a cultural change at Microsoft to prevent … Read more

US task force aims to plug security leaks in water sector

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March 20, 2024 at 02:39PM The US government urges states to improve water sector cybersecurity amid rising threats. The EPA plans to establish a Water Sector Cybersecurity Task Force to address vulnerabilities and adopt best practices. Recent attacks have raised awareness, prompting the EPA to pursue a concerted effort with state officials, backed by the … Read more

US announces visa ban on those linked to commercial spyware

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February 5, 2024 at 03:26PM The State Department led by Antony J. Blinken introduced a visa restriction policy targeting individuals linked to the misuse of commercial spyware, citing it as a threat to human rights and U.S. security. The Biden Administration issued an Executive Order to prevent the use of mercenary surveillance tools, and the … Read more

Biden will veto attempts to rip up SEC breach reporting rule

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February 1, 2024 at 12:19PM The Biden administration strongly opposes Senate Joint Resolution 50 and House Joint Resolution 100 that seek to nullify the SEC’s strict data breach reporting rule. The administration argues that the SEC rule is vital for transparency and incentivizing corporate investment in cybersecurity. However, there is disagreement among lawmakers regarding the … Read more

AI Companies Will Need to Start Reporting Their Safety Tests to the US Government

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January 29, 2024 at 09:28AM The Biden administration is enforcing a new mandate for major AI system developers to disclose safety test results to the government. The White House AI Council is reviewing progress made on this executive order, prioritizing safety before public release. Efforts include the development of safety test frameworks and collaboration with … Read more