March 1, 2024 at 05:11PM Jack Teixeira, the Air National Guardsman accused of leaking classified Pentagon documents, is expected to plead guilty in a US court. Teixeira allegedly shared the files and photos on social media to impress fellow gamers. An Air Force report blames Teixeira’s chain of command for letting the data leak happen. … Read more
February 29, 2024 at 04:53PM The Biden Administration seeks a court, not congressional, renewal of controversial warrantless surveillance powers. US Senator Wyden criticizes this move, urging reforms to protect Americans’ rights. Section 702, allowing surveillance of foreigners and possibly US individuals, sparks legislative debate and concerns about abuse. Administration’s action prompts accusations of undermining Congress’s … Read more
February 29, 2024 at 02:08PM Biden’s administration is concerned about national security threats from Chinese-made “connected” vehicles due to data collection and potential foreign access. The Department of Commerce is initiating an investigation and proposed rulemaking to address these risks. China’s burgeoning automobile industry is raising concerns about competition and national security in the US. … Read more
February 29, 2024 at 12:15PM The Biden administration plans to investigate potential national security risks posed by Chinese-made “smart cars” that could gather sensitive information about American drivers. President Biden is considering new regulations to prevent China from using advanced technology in connected vehicles to track drivers and their personal information, citing concerns about national … Read more
February 29, 2024 at 12:09AM U.S. President Joe Biden’s Executive Order prohibits mass transfer of citizens’ personal data to countries of concern, including sensitive information like genomic, biometric, health, and financial data. The order aims to protect data from being exploited by threat actors and restrict access via commercial agreements. It comes amid concerns about … Read more
February 28, 2024 at 09:04PM ASIO’s director general, Mike Burgess, warned of ongoing threats from adversaries trying to disrupt critical infrastructure through cyber attacks. He noted increased interest in sabotage from terrorists, foreign spies, and extremists, highlighting a nation-state’s sophisticated reconnaissance efforts. Burgess also revealed a foreign intelligence group’s subversion of an Australian politician and … Read more
February 28, 2024 at 03:56PM President Biden signed an executive order to ban bulk sale and transfer of Americans’ private data to countries such as China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, and Venezuela. The Justice Department will block countries posing threats from accessing sensitive personal data, and new regulations aim to restrict risky data transactions. … Read more
February 28, 2024 at 10:51AM The White House is preparing a new Executive Order to safeguard personal information by preventing mass transfer of sensitive data to countries of concern. It aims to protect against surveillance, scams, and privacy violations. The order also focuses on safeguarding sensitive government-related data and commercial means of accessing Americans’ data. … Read more
February 28, 2024 at 05:27AM President Biden is set to sign an executive order preventing the transfer of Americans’ sensitive data to adversarial countries such as China and Russia. The White House plans to propose regulations prohibiting large data transfers to “countries of concern.” The rule will exempt routine commercial transactions and won’t come into … Read more
February 23, 2024 at 11:17AM The Malawi government has suspended passport issuance for two weeks due to a ransomware attack on the immigration service’s computer network. President Chakwera refuses to negotiate with the hackers and plans to find a temporary and long-term solution for the issue. The attack’s details and the responsible party remain undisclosed. … Read more