#NationalSecurity

Biden Administration Will Investigate National Security Risks Posed by Chinese-Made ‘Smart Cars’

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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

President Biden Blocks Mass Transfer of Personal Data to High-Risk Nations

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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

Australian spy chief fears sabotage of critical infrastructure

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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

New executive order bans mass sale of personal data to China, Russia

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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

White House to Issue Executive Order on Personal Information Protection

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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

Uncle Sam tells nosy nations to keep their hands off Americans’ personal data

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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

Malawi Immigration Dept. Halts Passport Services Amid Cyberattack

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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

NSA Cybersecurity Director Rob Joyce to Retire

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February 22, 2024 at 04:52PM Rob Joyce, US director of cybersecurity and deputy national manager of national security systems, is retiring from the NSA after 34 years. He served as the director of the Cybersecurity Directorate in 2021 and held various positions on the National Security Council. David Luber, the current deputy director of the … Read more

NSA Announces Retirement of Cybersecurity Director Rob Joyce

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February 21, 2024 at 06:45AM Rob Joyce, highly respected in cybersecurity, is leaving his role as NSA’s cybersecurity director on March 31. His focus has been on preventing threats to national security systems and infrastructure, and expanding partnerships. Deputy director David Luber will replace him, with General Haugh praising Joyce’s leadership and vision for the … Read more

Lawmakers Want Clampdown on American VCs Funding Chinese Tech Companies

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February 9, 2024 at 04:09PM A bipartisan congressional report revealed that several US venture capital firms invested over $3 billion in Chinese technology companies, fueling concerns about national security threats. The firms, including GGV Capital and Sequoia Capital, channeled funds into AI, semiconductor, and cybersecurity ventures with links to China’s military and surveillance activities, prompting … Read more