Cyber Security News

The House of Representatives passed legislation today that would effectively ban TikTok in the United States. Industry experts weigh in:
Today, the White House issued an executive order starting a rulemaking process to add cyber requirements to US ports aimed
By Joe Parkinson and Drew Hinshaw Feb. 18, 2024 1:49 pm ET Christopher Wray warns that pre-positioned malware could be
Report from Sentinel Labs: China launched an offensive media strategy to push narratives around US hacking operations following a joint
Wyden Releases Documents Confirming the NSA Buys Americans’ Internet Browsing Records; Calls on Intelligence Community to Stop Buying U.S. Data
By Gordon G. Chang Jan 22, 2024 Last month, Newsweek reported that the Department of Defense had funded a Chinese-born researcher, Song-Chun Zhu, who
The U.S. presidential election comes at a time of ideal circumstances for disinformation and the people who spread it. By Brandy
By Andrew Jeong Car companies are collecting “too much personal data” from drivers, who have little freedom to opt out,
The question of who is accountable for the proliferation of antisemitism, hate, and extremism online has been hotly debated for
Rep. Don Bacon said he was told of the hacking Monday; he pledged to 'work overtime’ to win passage of

Cyber Security News

Why track cyber security news? Cyber security is a world unto itself. It’s a profession, an IT discipline and now a major industry. Companies, consumers and governments are spending billions of dollars a year on cyber security. Security also pervades many areas of life that have little to do, seemingly, with cyberspace. Thus, to keep up with the world in general, it’s helpful to stay aware of news that relates to cyber security.

For example, the dispute between the US government and Huawei is at once about international trade, national security, telecom industry competition… and cybersecurity. Security is a root issue with Huawei, given the suspicions about the company’s connections to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). However, the company’s size, reach and technological innovation push the matter to the forefront of US-China relations.

cyber security newsOr, take consumer cyber risks. We cover cyber security news that deals with consumers’ exposure to cybercrime and fraud. Consumers are increasingly at risk for identity theft, credit card and other malfeasance at the hands of cyber criminals. The articles we curate on this subject come from law enforcement publications, mainstream media and specialized blogs.

Public policy is now being influenced (or should be) by cyber security news. Policy makers should be aware of how cyber security affect their jobs and constituents’ lives. For instance, the “smart city” is both an innovation and a threat. Using IoT sensors and advanced data analytics to improve municipal services is a great idea. However, the smart city also exposes government data to breach.

This is particularly urgent given the relatively insecure technologies (e.g. Chinese-made sensors) used for the smart city and the wireless connectivity that make it all possible. Add malicious nation-state actors to the mix, such as the ones currently paralyzing American cities with ransomware, and one can see the potential danger.