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US proposes new ‘know-your-customer’ restrictions on cloud providersNews The US aims to stifle Chinese AI competition with new restrictions on cloud providers to verify foreign data center users
By Solomon Klappholz Published
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US government IT contractor could face death penalty over espionage chargesNews The IT pro faces two espionage charges, each of which could lead to a death sentence or life imprisonment, prosecutors said
By Ross Kelly Published
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SEC passes rules compelling US public companies to report data breaches within four daysNews Foreign entities trading publicly in the US will also be held to comparative standards
By Rory Bathgate Published
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US says National Cybersecurity Strategy will focus on market resilience and private partnershipsNews The recently announced implementation plans alow for more aggressive action against ransomware gangs
By Rory Bathgate Published
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US identifies and places $10 million bounty on LockBit, Hive ransomware kingpinNews Mikhail Pavlovich Matveev was linked to specific ransomware attacks, including a 2021 raid on the DC police department
By Rory Bathgate Published
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Breach at US Transportation Department exposes 240,000 employee recordsNews An investigation is underway into the breach, which affected former and current employee data
By Rory Bathgate Published
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US ‘Tech Hubs’ drive aims to boost innovation in American heartlandsNews The development of the hubs will could help drive regional innovation and support for tech companies
By Ross Kelly Published
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White House targets close relationship with AI CEOs on safetyNews Biden admin has called for greater controls on AI, while stressing the tech’s importance
By Rory Bathgate Published
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US starts exploring “accountability measures” to keep AI companies in checkNews The move follows Italy’s recent ban on ChatGPT due to data privacy concerns
By Ross Kelly Published
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IRS mistakenly publishes 112,000 taxpayer records for the second timeNews A contractor is thought to be responsible for the error, with the agency reportedly reviewing its relationship with Accenture
By Zach Marzouk Published
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US begins seizure of 48 DDoS-for-hire services following global investigationNews Six people have been arrested who allegedly oversaw computer attacks launched using booters
By Zach Marzouk Published
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US seizes millions in stolen COVID relief funds by China-backed hackersNews APT41 had stolen at least $20 million intended for small businesses, but this is a drop in the water compared to the total lost
By Rory Bathgate Published
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