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May 18 2023
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What Montana banning TikTok means for U.S. cybersecurity
On Wednesday, Montana became the first U.S. state to ban TikTok over concerns about the cybersecurity of the Chinese app. While experts see the ban as having a limited impact on use of the social-media platform in the state, it could produce a "domino effect" in other states that may lead to an outright, nationwide ban. The federal government and U.S. intelligence agencies have in the past
Newsweek
May 22 2023
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China Says U.S. Chipmaker Micron’s Products Pose ‘Serious Cybersecurity Risks’ As It Restricts Purchases
Chinese authorities banned the use of American chipmaker Micron’s products in key infrastructure projects Sunday, claiming the chips failed to pass a security review, marking the latest salvo in the ongoing geopolitical tussle between Beijing and Washington over access to advanced semiconductors. The move was announced by the Cyberspace Administration of China, which said it came to the
Forbes
Mar 27 2023
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5 Colleges in Louisiana Have Cybersecurity Breach
Five colleges and universities in Louisiana lack their regular computer systems, which are not operating, NOLA.com reported.
The five include the University of New Orleans, which first announced a campuswide internet shutdown amid potential threats to its cybersecurity system. On Friday, the university announced that it and four other colleges—Nunez Community College, River Parishes
Inside Higher Ed
May 05 2023
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As Dallas ransomware attack stretches into day 3, other Texas cities boost cybersecurity
A ransomware attack from a prolific group called Royal has caused outages for many of Dallas’ systems for the past three days. Websites remained down and first responders continued to rely on emergency backup plans heading into the weekend. The city said 911 and 311 calls were still being answered and it “does not believe” residents’ and vendors’ information has been leaked. “Much progress has
The Dallas Morning News
Aug 04 2020
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Cybersecurity
Governments, businesses and individuals are under attack from other governments, cyber-criminals, and "hacktivists" capable of stealing billions of dollars in personal and business data and compromising sensitive government operations.
The Heritage Foundation
Aug 04 2020
Background
Cybersecurity
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Council on Foreign Relations
Dec 13 2022
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For Congress to confront cybersecurity, reps push to ramp up cyber literacy
A bipartisan pair of House lawmakers on Tuesday pushed for support in enhancing literacy when it comes to cybersecurity, expressing urgency on the matter before the U.S. experiences a “doomsday”-like attack.
As the expected incoming chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-Wash.) said the issue would be a top focus in the next Congress when the
The Hill
Jul 29 2022
Opinion
Is It Time To Provide Government Subsidies For Healthcare Cybersecurity?
Six months ago, more than 5.1 million healthcare records were breached in a single month. As shocking as that number seems, it wasn’t much more significant than the 12-month average of almost 4 million. Not surprisingly, healthcare organizations have turned to cyber insurance to protect themselves from the enormous cost and liabilities associated with such attacks.
As the number of
Forbes
Sep 20 2022
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White House opens applications for $1B in cybersecurity funds
The Biden administration will start accepting applications today from state governments for a sliver of a new $1 billion cybersecurity grant program.
The big picture: The four-year grant program aims to provide state and local governments with both starter funds and the momentum to craft ongoing cybersecurity strategies. It was created in last fall's $1.2 trillion infrastructure package
Axios