Tag: Politics
The ECCT bill: A landmark in UK’s fight against economic crime
The UK has recently taken a step in combatting economic crime with the enactment of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency bill.
President Biden vetoes anti-ESG legislation
President Biden has issued the first veto of his presidency after the Republican-led House of Representatives voted to overturn ESG considerations in ERISA plans.
UK government invests £18.9m in Northern Ireland’s cyber industry
The UK government has recently announced an £18.9m investment in Northern Ireland’s cybersecurity industry.
Ex-Austrian Chancellor Kurz sets up CyberTech company
Sebastian Kurz, the former Chancellor of Austria, is launching a cybersecurity business with the ex-head of the Israeli NSO Group.
FBI gives disinformation warnings ahead of 2022 midterms
The FBI has warned of potential foreign influence operations that may spread disinformation to impact the results of the 2022 midterm elections in November.
Senate report calls for US counterintelligence center overhaul
A report by a US Senate Committee has described the National Counterintelligence and Security Center as being ‘paralysed by dysfunction, lacking resources and confused about its mission’.
New UK bill set to crack down on fraud and money...
The UK government has introduced the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill in an attempt to drive ‘dirty money’ out of the UK.
UK Parliament initiates inquiry into crypto and digital assets sector
A cross party group in the UK Parliament has begun an inquiry into the UK’s cryptocurrency and digital assets sector.
Hacking concerns cause delay to UK Conservative leadership vote
Voting in the UK’s Conservative Party leadership election has been delayed after government cyber experts raised concerns over potential hacking of members’ ballots.
US Senate report finds government agencies failing to improve cyber posture
A report published by US Senate Committee has found only one of eight federal agencies showed improvements in strengthening their cybersecurity programs.