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May 05 2023
News
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 NewsJan 12 2015
News
Obama to Focus on Cybersecurity Issues Next Week
Continuing the break with State of the Union tradition, President Barack Obama will spend most of the coming week previewing more of the proposals he will outline in the address, including on identity theft, electronic privacy, and cybersecurity, the White House announced Saturday.
Obama will use a Monday event at the Federal Trade Commission to lay out the next steps of a plan to
Newsmax (News)Jan 12 2015
News
White House Outlines New Cybersecurity Initiatives
Ahead of President Barack Obama's visit to the Federal Trade Commission on Monday, the White House released details about privacy and cybersecurity proposals Obama will discuss there and in his State of the Union speech on Jan. 20.
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BloombergJun 16 2023
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Huge Louisiana OMV hack highlights cybersecurity weaknesses: 'We're in the wild, wild west'
A global cyberattack roiling Louisiana's Office of Motor Vehicles shows how sophisticated digital criminals have become, experts say, as sluggish and bifurcated cybersecurity protocols leave firms and governments scrambling to safeguard peoples' data. Cybersecurity researchers, consultants and government officials reacted with alarm Friday as the hack's effects reverberated in Louisiana and
The AdvocateMar 13 2015
News
Senate Panel Easily Passes Cybersecurity Bill
The Senate Select Committee on Intelligence easily passed a bill that encourages—but doesn’t require—companies to share information about cyberattacks with each other and the federal government, responding to a growing prevalence of data breaches at large U.S. companies.
The 14-1 vote was the first step in what is likely to be a lengthy battle this year over how to prod firms, many of
Wall Street Journal (News)Jun 13 2013
News
Medical-Device Makers Urged to Bolster Cybersecurity
The FDA asked medical-device makers to fortify products against hackers and malware, citing a recent uptick in cybersecurity incidents affecting equipment such as patient monitors and imaging devices.
Wall Street Journal (News)Jun 10 2013
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Cybersecurity Deemed Central To U.S.-China Relations
A top U.S. official Saturday said that resolving issues around cybersecurity would be key to the future of the countries relationship. The comments follow a two-day summit between President Obama and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
NPR (Online News)Jan 07 2020
Opinion
The age of cybersecurity is forcing parents to redefine “the talk”
According to data, children are using the internet more than ever before, and the trend shows no signs of slowing.
Research shows that three in five children now use the internet at home. That’s 60% compared to 11% in 1997. And it’s estimated that kids ages 8 to 18 spend about 45 hours a week in front of screens.
With internet use built into virtually every stage of childhood,
QuartzMay 22 2023
News
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
ForbesJul 21 2021
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Biden to convene private sector leaders for cybersecurity talks in August
WASHINGTON, July 21 (Reuters) - President Joe Biden and senior U.S. officials will meet private sector leaders on Aug. 25 to discuss ways to beef up cybersecurity, a White House spokesperson said on Wednesday, underscoring the need for collective action.
Members of Biden's national security team and officials from across the administration will meet business executives to "discuss how
Reuters