US Gov Agency Urges Employees to Limit Phone Use After China ‘Salt Typhoon’ Hack

November 8, 2024 at 01:17PM The CFPB has advised employees to avoid conducting work-related activities via mobile voice calls or text messages following concerns over cybersecurity, linked to the recent China ‘Salt Typhoon’ hack. This directive aims to enhance data security within the agency. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. The US government’s Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) … Read more

Feds to Microsoft: Clean Up Your Cloud Security Act Now

April 3, 2024 at 11:36AM A federal review board placed responsibility on the tech giant for the Microsoft 365 breach, urging them to prioritize their “inadequate” security. The breach enabled China’s Storm-0558 to hack email accounts of government officials. Based on the meeting notes, it is clear that a federal review board has demanded the … Read more