President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin said at separate press conferences following their Wednesday meeting in Geneva that the two countries have agreed to start negotiations on a framework to prevent cyberattacks. Putin, who was the first of the two leaders to talk to reporters, said of the overall tone of their meeting that,…
Commerce Secretary: Cyberattacks on US Companies ‘Will Only Intensify’
June 7, 2021
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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo said Sunday that cyberattacks will only increase in the future and that she and the administration are urging all businesses to shore up their own cybersecurity systems, while the federal government works to strengthen national cybersecurity. “So, I think the first thing we have to recognize is, this is…
Commerce Secretary: Cyberattacks on U.S. Companies ‘Will Only Intensify’
June 7, 2021
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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo said Sunday that cyberattacks will only increase in the future and that she and the administration are urging all businesses to shore up their own cybersecurity systems, while the federal government works to strengthen national cybersecurity. “So, I think the first thing we have to recognize is, this is…
NATO Plans to Adapt to Authoritarian Pushback Against Rules-Based International Order
June 7, 2021
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In addressing emerging challenges to the rules-based international order from authoritarian powers like China and Russia, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said Friday that the alliance needs to not only improve its internal cooperation, but also broaden its reach to regions such as Asia, Africa, and Latin America. “Russia and China are leading an authoritarian pushback against the…
US to Boost Pipeline Cyber Protections in Wake of Colonial Hack
May 25, 2021
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WASHINGTON—The Biden administration is working with pipeline companies to strengthen protections against cyberattacks following the Colonial Pipeline hack and will announce actions in the coming days, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said on Tuesday. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA), a unit of the DHS, “is coordinating with companies in the pipeline sector to ensure…
Hack Prompts New Security Regulations for US Pipelines
May 25, 2021
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WASHINGTON—The federal government will issue cybersecurity regulations in the coming days for U.S. pipeline operators following a ransomware attack that led to fuel shortages across much of the Eastern Seaboard. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA), which oversees the nation’s network of pipelines, is expected to issue a security directive this week that will address some…
The Chinese Communist Party’s Internet Trolls Are the World’s Largest Cyber Army
In the online world, a group of people endangers the safety and health of the internet, and Chinese netizens call them the “cyber triad.” Among the groups are the CCP’s internet trolls (also known as the Chinese Communist Party’s “wumao dang” or “50 cent army”). The actions these people take range from endangering the security…
Nearly 40 Percent of UK Firms Suffer Cyberattacks During Pandemic
Two in five UK businesses suffered from cyberattacks in the last 12 months, new figures from the Department for Digital, Culture, Media, and Sport (DCMS) show. According to the Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2021 report, published on Wednesday, 39 percent of British firms and 26 percent of UK charities reported having cybersecurity breaches or attacks…
Lawmakers Introduce Bill Allowing Americans to Sue Foreign Hackers in US Courts
A group of lawmakers has introduced a bill that would allow Americans to sue foreign countries or their agents that engage in cyberattacks against Americans in federal or state courts. The Homeland and Cyber Threat (HACT) Act would eliminate immunity given to foreign governments, including their officials, employees, or agents so that Americans could sue them…
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