Nationwide, ports employ roughly 31 million people and contribute $5.4 trillion to the economy, and could be left vulnerable to a ransomware or other brand of cyberattack.
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China-based propaganda accounts flourish on X as others try to curb them
Accounts spreading disinformation that other social media companies took down remain active on X.
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Senate poised to pass biggest piece of tech regulation in decades
The Kids Online Safety Act would impose sweeping obligations on an array of digital platforms, including requiring companies to ‘exercise reasonable care’ to prevent products from endangering kids.
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Cyberattacks on hospitals are likely to increase, putting lives at risk, experts warn
Hospitals are a favorite target for internet thieves who hold systems’ data and networks hostage for hefty ransoms, said John Riggi, the American Hospital Association’s cybersecurity adviser.
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States and Congress wrestle with cybersecurity after Iran attacks small-town water utilities
The hacking of a municipal water authority in a small Pennsylvania town is prompting new warnings from U.S. security officials as the U.S. wrestles with how to harden water utilities against hackers.
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What to do (and avoid) after you’ve been scammed
There’s a booming industry of criminals who target people at their worst moments, squeezing more money or information out of them in exchange for false hope.
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China’s cyber army is invading critical U.S. services, experts warn
Among the reported victims are a water utility in Hawaii, a major West Coast port and at least one oil and gas pipeline.
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Six-month delay notifying Mainers of state data breach draws ire
Cyber experts differ in whether the delay was warranted.
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State: Russian gang’s hack in Maine affected personal data of 1.3 million people
A cybersecurity breach 6 months ago may have exposed private information of people contacting state agencies.
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Tech giants ramp up cloud security under pressure from Washington
Amazon, Microsoft and Google are improving security for cloud computing customers as Washington regulators and politicians press for action after breaches.