Tag: the US
New US bill requires ransomware victims to report payments within two...
A bill drafted by the US Senate and House of Representatives would require victims of ransomware attacks in the US to report any payments to hackers within 48 hours.
Biden unveils international collaboration to tackle global ransomware challenges
US President Joe Biden has said that the US will unite 30 countries to crack down on the threat posed by ransomware gangs worldwide.
CISA unveils tool to help organisations assess insider threat vulnerability risk
The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has released a tool that will allow organisations to assess vulnerability to insider threats and create defence plans.
US set to sanction crypto wallets and exchanges in ransomware crackdown
The Biden Administration is expected to begin issuing sanctions against crypto exchanges, wallets and traders used by ransomware groups to crackdown on cyberattacks.
US DOJ unveils fellowship program to bolster legal fight against cybercrime
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) is launching a fellowship program that is designed to develop legal expertise to deal with cyber threats that impact national security.
Single-factor authentication is a bad cybersecurity practice, CISA warns
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has added single-factor authentication (SFA) to its list of bad cybersecurity practices that it advises against.
CISA director Easterly eyes more preparatory approach to dealing with cybercrime
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) director Jen Easterly has said she wants the CISA to focus on preparing for hacks instead of just managing the fallout.
FBI finds cybercrime group has targeted US firms since November last...
The FBI has discovered that the OnePercent ransomware gang has been actively targeting US organisations since November 2020 as a ransomware affiliate.
US teams with Singapore to tackle cybersecurity, sustainable finance challenges
The US and Singaporean governments have entered into a new cooperation agreement to partner in the key areas of cybersecurity, the economy and the climate.
CISA offers government and private sector guidance on ransomware prevention
The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has shared guidance on how the government and private sector can prevent ransomware data breaches.
