An explainer: A new report by a public-private task force offers a comprehensive plan for assaulting ransomware.
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Suspected Russian hackers got access to emails of top Trump security officials
Their accounts were accessed as part of what’s known as the SolarWinds intrusion, and it throws into question how the U.S. government can protect individuals, companies and institutions across the country if it can’t protect itself.
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FBI links Iran to online hit list targeting top officials who refuted Trump’s election fraud claims
Iran was active in seeking to interfere in the U.S. election, in October targeting Democratic voters with faked but menacing emails that purported to be from a far-right group threatening the recipients to vote for Trump ‘or we will come after you.’
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China criticizes Trump’s suggestion it, not Russia, is behind cyber spying
Trump on Saturday scoffed at assertions by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and other officials that the Kremlin was behind attempts to spy on federal agencies.
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With Trump silent on likely Russian hacks of U.S. agencies, reprisals may fall to Biden
All fingers are pointing to Russia as the source of a punishing hack of U.S. government agencies, but the president has not responded.
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Homeland Security joins list of U.S. agencies targeted by cyberespionage campaign
The list of recent victims is expected to include private companies.
Posted inElection 2020, Elections, Nation & World, Politics
Fired top cybersecurity official sues Trump campaign, lawyer Joe diGenova for defamation
Christopher Krebs was fired Nov. 17 by President Donald Trump after he refuted the president’s claims of widespread election fraud.
Posted inElection 2020, Elections, Nation & World, Politics
Staff departures cause turmoil as cybersecurity agency works to debunk election rumors
The agency’s profile has been raised over the last week as it tries to stomp out false election rumors, and that has put it in conflict with the president’s unsubstantiated claims of ‘massive fraud’ in voting that he says is costing him a second term.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Chaotic presidential transition brings vulnerability, security risks to nation
National security crises and direct threats to the U.S. have challenged presidents during past transitions.
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FBI warns ransomware assault threatens U.S. health care system
What one expert calls ‘the most significant cyber security threat we’ve ever seen in the United States’ could further stress hospitals burdened by a nationwide spike in COVID-19 cases.