Security camera firm settles allegations of lax data protection and misleading marketing practices. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has mandated that security camera company Verkada implement a comprehensive…
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Justice Department Announces Seizure of Russian-Sponsored Domains
FBI disrupts influencing operations that relied on influencers, social media ads, and accounts that drove traffic to sites. The Justice Department announced that it seized 32 internet domains…
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White House Directs Agencies to Boost Internet Routing Security
National Cyber Director releases report addressing key internet vulnerability. The White House released a report this week calling on all federal agencies to boost internet routing security, citing…
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U.S. and Japan Strengthen Maritime Cybersecurity with Joint Exercise
Collaborative effort enhances preparedness for cyberattacks on critical infrastructure to increase Indo-Pacific security. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Government of Japan conducted a successful…
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IRS Watchdog Says IRS Needs to Improve Cybersecurity Strategies
The agency provided findings to the House Ways and Means Committee last year on taxpayer information leaks. This month, the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) wrote…
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U.S. Agencies Claim Iran Responsible for Cyber Operations Against Presidential Campaigns
The joint statement alleges Iran is behind the hack of former President Trump’s campaign website. This week, U.S. intelligence agencies accused Iran of organizing cyber operations to influence…
Read MoreNational Public Data Confirms Massive Data Breach
Hackers steal personal data of nearly 3 billion people, including U.S. Social Security numbers. The background check company National Public Data (NPD) is the focus of a class…
Read MoreInspector General Advises GSA to Strengthen RPA Program Security
The agency claims that robotic automation is unable to delete or overwrite large amounts of data without being noticed. The Inspector General of the General Services Administration (GSA)…
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FBI Reports Harris Campaign Targeted by Foreign Influence Operation
Systems not yet breached, but awareness heightened after hack of former President Trump’s campaign. An official representing Vice President Kamala Harris’s presidential campaign said this week that they…
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Energy Department Awards Grants to Small Businesses for Energy Solutions
The funding is intended to support public transit chargers, biomass conversion methods for aviation fuel, and cyber threat detection technology. The Department of Energy announced the recipients of…
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