Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Ransomware, Regulation Also: Integrating AML and Fraud Initiatives; the Global AI Arms Race Anna Delaney (annamadeline) • January 17, 2025 Clockwise, from top left: Anna Delaney, Mathew Schwartz, Suparna Goswami, and Tony Morbin This week, editors…
In a recently disclosed incident concerning cybersecurity, the U.S. Department of the Treasury has announced the imposition of sanctions related to a significant hack affecting several telecommunications companies and a breach of its own internal network. This action underscores the…
As the Biden administration transitions, a new 40-page executive order has been unveiled, focused on enhancing federal cybersecurity measures and regulating the government’s engagement with artificial intelligence technologies. This development comes amid ongoing discussions about the increasing vulnerabilities in US…
Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Standards, Regulations & Compliance U.S. Treasury Implements Sanctions Amid Cybersecurity Breaches David Perera (@daveperera) • January 17, 2025 Image: Shutterstock On January 17, 2025, the U.S. federal government announced that it has…
On September 26, 2023, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), a specialized agency of the United Nations, reported a significant data breach affecting approximately 12,000 individuals. This incident underscores the serious vulnerabilities associated with critical infrastructure entities, particularly in the…
Government, Industry Specific Experts Warn Biden’s Cybersecurity and Tech Initiatives Face Instability Under Trump’s Leadership Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • January 17, 2025 Experts suggest Biden’s cybersecurity initiatives will be challenged as new leadership grapples with escalating cyber threats. (Image: Shutterstock)…
Granite School District Data Breach Sparks Legislative Focus on Cybersecurity In December 2023, Granite School District in Salt Lake City became the latest victim of a significant data breach, affecting approximately 450,000 current and former students. The incident has garnered…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development, Standards, Regulations & Compliance Poland, Israel, Nvidia, and Oracle Challenge AI Chip Export Restrictions Rashmi Ramesh (rashmiramesh_) • January 17, 2025 Image: Shutterstock The Biden administration’s recent decision to impose…
Cybersecurity Alert: US Treasury Sanctions Chinese Cyber Actors Following Breach The U.S. Department of the Treasury has taken decisive action in response to recent cyber threats by sanctioning Yin Kecheng, a cyber operative allegedly based in Shanghai. Yin is implicated…
As the United States intensifies efforts to eliminate Chinese influence from its telecommunications networks, Jessica Rosenworcel, the outgoing Democratic chair of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), emphasizes the necessity for robust oversight in the telecommunications sector. This call for vigilance…
