by - 04/15/21 6:00 AM ET✕Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) led a group of Senate Republicans on Thursday in reintroducing legislation to ban the use of social media app TikTok on federal government devices, citing potential national security concerns. The would ban all federal employees from using the popular app on government devices. The legislation was previously introduced in 2020, and was unanimously  in August, but the bill never received a vote in the House.  “TikTok is a Trojan horse for the Chinese Communist Party that has no place on government devices—or any American...…by - 04/15/21 6:00 AM ET✕Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) led a group of Senate Republicans on Thursday in reintroducing legislation to ban the use of social media app TikTok on federal government devices, citing potential national security concerns. The would ban all federal employees from using the popular app on government devices. The legislation was previously introduced in 2020, and was unanimously  in August, but the bill never received a vote in the House.  “TikTok is a Trojan horse for the Chinese Communist Party that has no place on government devices—or any American...WW…

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by - 03/31/21 12:00 AM ET✕A hacking group associated with the Iranian government targeted senior medical researchers in the U.S. and Israel over the past few months, new research released Wednesday found.Cybersecurity group Proofpoint found as part of its report that the Iranian hacking group, known as “Phosphorous” or “Charming Kitten,” had begun targeting around 25 medical professionals in the fields of genetic, neurology and oncology research in both the U.S. and Israel in December.The Iranian hackers went after their targets in an effort to obtain personal account credentials, using...…by - 03/31/21 12:00 AM ET✕A hacking group associated with the Iranian government targeted senior medical researchers in the U.S. and Israel over the past few months, new research released Wednesday found.Cybersecurity group Proofpoint found as part of its report that the Iranian hacking group, known as “Phosphorous” or “Charming Kitten,” had begun targeting around 25 medical professionals in the fields of genetic, neurology and oncology research in both the U.S. and Israel in December.The Iranian hackers went after their targets in an effort to obtain personal account credentials, using...WW…

by - 03/10/21 9:03 AM ET✕The legislation is being reintroduced on the heels of the 2020 general election, during which cybersecurity was a major focus of federal, state and local officials following Russian interference efforts during the 2016 presidential election.✕✕× Close Ad…by - 03/10/21 9:03 AM ET✕The legislation is being reintroduced on the heels of the 2020 general election, during which cybersecurity was a major focus of federal, state and local officials following Russian interference efforts during the 2016 presidential election.✕✕× Close AdWW…

by - 03/04/21 10:58 PM ET✕Cybersecurity group FireEye on Thursday night announced it had found evidence that hackers had exploited a flaw in a popular Microsoft email application since as early as January to target groups across a variety of sectors. FireEye analysts wrote in a that the company had observed the hackers — who Microsoft announced were a Chinese state-sponsored hacking group known as “Hafnium” — exploiting vulnerabilities in Microsoft’s Exchange Server email program to target at least one FireEye client beginning in January.“The activity we have observed, coupled...…by - 03/04/21 10:58 PM ET✕Cybersecurity group FireEye on Thursday night announced it had found evidence that hackers had exploited a flaw in a popular Microsoft email application since as early as January to target groups across a variety of sectors. FireEye analysts wrote in a that the company had observed the hackers — who Microsoft announced were a Chinese state-sponsored hacking group known as “Hafnium” — exploiting vulnerabilities in Microsoft’s Exchange Server email program to target at least one FireEye client beginning in January.“The activity we have observed, coupled...WW…

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by Julia Manchester and Maggie Miller - 02/16/21 8:13 PM ET✕Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) is coming under intense scrutiny over his handling of mass power outages in the state caused by harsh winter weather conditions, as he prepares to run for reelection next year on the heels of two major disasters.The state’s Democratic Party Chairman Gilberto Hinojosa accused Abbott of “playing politics with alternative sources of energy” in a statement on Monday, saying that as Lone Star State residents struggle, the governor “continues to relax and wait.”Julián Castro, the former Democratic mayor of San...…by Julia Manchester and Maggie Miller - 02/16/21 8:13 PM ET✕Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) is coming under intense scrutiny over his handling of mass power outages in the state caused by harsh winter weather conditions, as he prepares to run for reelection next year on the heels of two major disasters.The state’s Democratic Party Chairman Gilberto Hinojosa accused Abbott of “playing politics with alternative sources of energy” in a statement on Monday, saying that as Lone Star State residents struggle, the governor “continues to relax and wait.”Julián Castro, the former Democratic mayor of San...WW…

by - 02/09/21 5:48 PM ET✕The leaders of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee vowed in December to hold hearings and introduce legislation around the breach, while the House Homeland Security and House Oversight and Reform panels announced a joint investigation into the incident the same month. The House Homeland Security Committee is due to hold a hearing focused on cybersecurity concerns on Wednesday, which will likely focus on concerns around the SolarWinds incident.✕✕× Close Ad…by - 02/09/21 5:48 PM ET✕The leaders of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee vowed in December to hold hearings and introduce legislation around the breach, while the House Homeland Security and House Oversight and Reform panels announced a joint investigation into the incident the same month. The House Homeland Security Committee is due to hold a hearing focused on cybersecurity concerns on Wednesday, which will likely focus on concerns around the SolarWinds incident.✕✕× Close AdWW…

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by Morgan Chalfant and Maggie Miller - 04/15/21 8:18 AM ET✕The Biden administration on Thursday announced sanctions against Russia for its involvement in a recent major cyber espionage operation against the U.S., foreign influence operations around U.S. elections and other concerns.As part of an executive order signed by President Biden, the administration through the Treasury Department will block U.S. financial institutions from purchasing bonds from Russia’s Central Bank, National Wealth Fund or Ministry of Finance after June 14 and from lending funds to these institutions. The directive...…by Morgan Chalfant and Maggie Miller - 04/15/21 8:18 AM ET✕The Biden administration on Thursday announced sanctions against Russia for its involvement in a recent major cyber espionage operation against the U.S., foreign influence operations around U.S. elections and other concerns.As part of an executive order signed by President Biden, the administration through the Treasury Department will block U.S. financial institutions from purchasing bonds from Russia’s Central Bank, National Wealth Fund or Ministry of Finance after June 14 and from lending funds to these institutions. The directive...WW…