Tag: the US
Why Roe v Wade’s overturning is strengthening demands for online privacy
Last week, the US Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade, ending 50 years of the ability for women to get an abortion as a constitutional right. This is now leading to increased calls for increased online privacy, claims Cyberscoop.
President Biden signs two cybersecurity bills into law
President Joe Biden has signed two bipartisan cybersecurity bills into law to strengthen the country against the growing challenges of cybercrime.
US recoups $15m from advertising fraud scheme
Authorities in the US have revealed they have retrieved more than $15m in illicit proceeds derived from an advertising fraud scheme known as ‘3ve’.
US offers $15m bounty to track down Conti ransomware group leaders
The US government has revealed it is willing to put a total of $15m to track down the leaders of the Conti ransomware gang.
US State Department unveils Cyberspace bureau
The US Department of State has created the Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy (CDP) as cybersecurity continues to grow in stature as a key governmental challenge.
Cybersecurity to get a $10.9bn war chest in US budget for...
The White House has put forward a $10.9bn budget for cybersecurity for the fiscal year of 2023 in its budget for the upcoming year.
SEC proposes rule changes on climate-related disclosures for investors
The US Securities and Exchange Commission has put forward rule changes to require registrants to include certain climate-related disclosures in their statements and reports.
US senators quiz DHS about efforts to protect against Russian cyberattacks
A bipartisan mix of senators from the US Senate have sent a letter to the Department of Homeland Security to ask about its efforts to protect the US from Russian cyberattacks.
US firms required to report hack or ransomware payment in new...
New rules approved by the US Congress will mean companies that are vital to US national interests will be required to report when they are hacked or pay ransomware.
US and UK agencies warn of Iranian cyberattack risk
Government agencies in the US and the UK have warned of the growing risk of cyberattacks by an Iranian threat actor against public and private organisations.
