Tag: the US
CISA calls on US firms to stay alert to Russian cybersecurity...
The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has warned US firms to strengthen their security stance and stay on alert for possible Russian cyberattacks.
US lawmakers introduce legislative package to bolster infrastructure cybersecurity
Two US Senators have introduced a combined bill that is focused on strengthening the cybersecurity of critical infrastructure and government networks.
US unveils cyber safety review board in public-private collaboration
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) have launched the first ever cyber safety review board with the goal of boosting cybersecurity in the US.
FCC revokes Chinese telecom provider licence due to security risks
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has revoked China Unicom Americas’ licence due to ‘serious national security concerns’.
Americans lost $770m from social media scams in 2021
Reports received by the Federal Trade Commission have found US citizens were scammed to the tune of $770m through social media cons during 2021.
US unveils federal zero trust strategy to solidify cybersecurity standards
The White House has released its federal zero trust strategy, which will require agencies to meet certain cybersecurity standards and objectives by the end of fiscal 2024.
FBI unveils plan to shift cybercrime approach away from arrest-first
The FBI has revealed it is intending to move away from its indictment and arrest-first model to a cost-imposing and incident response model.
US issues advisory on Russia as cyber tensions heat up
Three US government agencies have issued a joint cybersecurity advisory on Russia as anxieties around a potential invasion of Ukraine by the latter mount.
NCSC and DoS unveil guidance on surveillance tool attacks
The US National Counterintelligence and Security Center and the Department of state have issued guidance on protecting against attacks that use commercial surveillance tools.
FinCEN eyes modernised regulatory regime for AML/CFT in the US
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has issued a consultation that is seeking comments on ways to modernise, streamline and update the US AML/CFT regulatory regime.
