Cybersecurity
North Korea Behind Manually Executed Ransomware Attacks, Federal Agencies Say
Officials are connecting the “Maui” ransomware to attacks on the public health sector over the past year.
Cybersecurity
TSA Implements 'Surge Team' to Allow Pipeline Industry Flexibility on Security Directives
The new recruits are processing companies’ requests seeking the approval of “alternative measures” to comply with a directive the agency issued in response to the May 2021 ransomware attack on Colonial Pipeline.
Emerging Tech
Key Lawmaker: Digital Passport Only Way to Deter Crypto Use for Ransomware Attacks
The House Science subcommittee chairman—a REAL ID enthusiast—is probing the viability of “privacy enhancing technologies” for biometric data such as facial-feature mappings.
Policy
Biden Calls for Filibuster Override to Protect Privacy After Roe v. Wade Reversal
How the Supreme Court’s decision on abortion could lead to the codification of an actual right to privacy and a whole lot more. Success may require voting in midterm elections.
Cybersecurity
CISA Recommends Immediate Action for Microsoft Exchange Online Users
The recommendation is in line with Executive Order 14028, which requires federal agencies to implement multi factor authentication.
Cybersecurity
Historic NATO Meeting Extends Cybersecurity Collaboration to Asia-Pacific Allies
The security alliance is squaring off against Russia and China by building a coordination capability for rapidly responding to cyber attacks.
Cybersecurity
Congresswoman Promotes Cyber Insurance Amid Shifting Policy Landscape
The jury is still out on how using insurance policies to pay ransoms and re-establish systems after a cyberattack affects critical infrastructure organizations’ individual and collective resilience.
Cybersecurity
Key State Official Warns of ‘Peril’ as US Pursues Cybersecurity Goals at G7
The State Department would oversee $200 billion in aid and financing the administration wants to invest in developing countries, under a new agreement from world leaders that promises a prioritization of cybersecurity.
Cybersecurity
Allied Cybersecurity Agencies Advise Against Disabling Popular Tool for Cyberattackers
The Microsoft program—PowerShell—has granted malicious actors in major hacks remote command and control ability over victims, but, by the same token, it can improve cybersecurity management across an enterprise.
Cybersecurity
House Panel Passes RANSOMWARE Act to Get FTC Reports on Cross-Border Work
The Energy and Commerce subcommittee also forwarded a bipartisan privacy and data security bill to the full committee but—lacking support from Senate leadership—that legislation appears dead in the water.
Cybersecurity
Big Tech Pushes for Harmonized Global Policy Amid Emerging Regulations from Allies
The Information Technology Industry Council is maintaining its call for a voluntary approach as Canada, the United Kingdom and Europe all signal strict new cybersecurity requirements.
Cybersecurity
GAO: Potential Federal Cyber Insurance Program Should Avoid Moral Hazard
The government watchdog highlighted the need for specific security requirements in recommending other relevant agencies explore the possibility of providing federal assistance to private sector entities following a catastrophic event.
Cybersecurity
CISA Plans to Hire Chief People Officer to Boost Cyber Workforce
Agency advisors are set to vote on a host of draft recommendations which include reviewing the security clearance process for inefficiency.
Cybersecurity
Credit Rating Agency: New EU Laws Will Improve Firms’ Cyber Resilience Globally
The Digital Operational Resilience Act would force non-EU companies with a significant presence in member states to create subsidiaries that can be regulated under their jurisdiction.
Cybersecurity
Justice Pursues Collaboration to Fight Cyber Crime with EU Member States
Under an executive order on the responsible development of digital assets, the department recently recommended the U.S. deepen its investment in international organizations to counter ransomware and other illicit activity.
Cybersecurity
White House Official: Administration Urgently Researching Central Bank Digital Currency
As due dates near for agency deliverables under an executive order, the Atlantic Council has produced a report that could help officials inform the president of implications for cybersecurity.
Digital Government
Big Tech Clashes with Brick and Mortar Group over Liability in Privacy Hearing
A similar dynamic is playing out in cybersecurity policy as the government drafts new contract language for cloud service providers.
Cybersecurity
National Cyber Director: Mandates Coming to Secure Commercial Information Technology
An event hosted by the leading trade association for major tech vendors highlighted what has so far been an impasse between government and industry on cybersecurity policy.
Modernization
Senators Call on Biden to Prioritize Procuring Tech, Staff for Large Scale Declassification
Officials at the National Archives say agencies could be using artificial intelligence to more efficiently process a tremendous backlog of appeals.
Cybersecurity
China Compromised Telecom Firms Using Known Vulnerabilities, Federal Agencies Warn
The alert comes as the U.S. continues negotiations with countries like Russia and China on what constitutes “cybercrime” at the United Nations.
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