#SenatorWyden

US senator claims UnitedHealth’s CEO, board appointed ‘unqualified’ CISO

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May 31, 2024 at 05:34PM Senator Ron Wyden criticized UnitedHealth Group’s CEO for appointing an allegedly unqualified CISO, whom he believes contributed to the company’s recent ransomware attack. Wyden called for an investigation into the company’s failures, citing issues with its CISO’s background, lack of security measures, and a history of negligence. He urged the … Read more

US senator: Govts spy on Apple, Google users via mobile notifications

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December 6, 2023 at 02:59PM U.S. Senator Ron Wyden disclosed that governments worldwide request mobile push notifications from Apple and Google to surveil users. Wyden urged the DOJ to allow tech companies transparency regarding these demands. Both companies have voiced support for informing users about such government data requests in their transparency reports. Meeting Takeaways: … Read more