FBI Director: Feeding DOD’s Cyber Offense Operations Is Crucial to New Strategy
Senator says legislation is moving forward to thwart intellectual property theft from China and defend federal networks from cyberattacks.
Justice Wants to Add Facial Recognition to Marshals’ Smartphones
The service is looking for a software development kit to help it integrate biometrics tools with an app used to facilitate prisoner transfers.
Justice Department Charges 5 Chinese Nationals with Hacking More than 100 Companies
Two Malaysian businessmen also were arrested in Malaysia and face extradition in related charges.
Former CIA and FBI Employee Charged with Providing Government Secrets to China
The Justice Department said the espionage spanned a decade.
Two Chinese Nationals Indicted for Stealing Trade Secrets, Coronavirus Research
Federal prosecutors allege the pair hacked into corporations and research institutions on behalf of the Chinese government.
Attorney General: China May Supplant U.S. If It Wins AI Race
William Barr blasted Google, Microsoft and other American big tech companies for being short-sighted while meeting the Chinese government’s demands for operating within the country.
Justice Gets 15 Guilty Pleas for International Crime Ring that Laundered Money Through Cryptocurrency Exchanges
The case demonstrates law enforcement could be up to the challenge of tackling the anonymity tool, one expert says.
Senator Questions How Clearview AI’s Facial Recognition Tech is Put to Use on Protesters
Sen. Ed Markey sent his latest letter to the company this week.
DOJ Says Foreign Actors Trying to Fuel Violence at Protests Through Misinformation
The nation’s chief law enforcement official said adversaries are using digital means to increase unrest in the United States.
Justice Department Advises Agencies on Continuing to Meet FOIA Requests During the Pandemic
Watchdogs and journalists have been using FOIA to shed light on the federal government’s coronavirus actions.
U.S. Marshals Service Breach Exposed Personal Data of 387,000 Prisoners
The agency notified affected individuals this month after learning about the intrusion in December.
How the Justice Department is Permitted to Use Counter-Drone Technology
The guidance enables the agency and its subcomponents to intercept, damage or destroy threatening drones in some cases.
The Other Cyber Threat that Merits an FBI Warning Amid COVID-19
Zoombombing got all the attention but another threat could hurt financially.
Justice, HHS Redistribute More than 500,000 Pieces of Protective Gear Seized from Hoarder
Emergency medical supplies peddled by price gougers were redistributed to front line medical personnel in New York and New Jersey.
White House Updates Contracting and Technology Guidance for Federal Agencies
During the coronavirus outbreak, the Veterans Affairs Department got a greenlight to rehire experts and the Justice Department clarified its stance on working in states with shelter-in-place orders.
Special Delivery: DOJ Charges Two Men for Delivering Prison Contraband with Drones
The smuggled goods included drugs, phones, saw blades, syringes and Just for Men hair color.
Attorney General Prioritizes Prosecuting COVID-19 Scammers
William Barr directed federal attorneys to go after people behind phony cures and phishing schemes.
Justice, Senators Propose Initiatives to Combat Online Sex Exploitation
The department’s voluntary principles and new legislation leave encryption in question.
Former DHS Acting Inspector General Indicted for Stealing Database with Personnel Information
The 16-count indictment includes charges of theft of proprietary software and intent to defraud the U.S. government.
In RSA Showdown, Analyst Says U.S. Must Choose Between Surveillance and Security
The debate highlights how the Justice Department’s push for access to encrypted data could undermine the U.S. campaign against Huawei.
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