Tag: the US
US Homeland Security unveils bug bounty program to aid with flaw...
The Department of Homeland Security is launching a bug bounty program aimed at finding cybersecurity flaws in its system.
US banks required to report major cyber cases in 36 hours...
A new US law set to be introduced in May next year will require banks to report major cybersecurity incidents to federal officials within 36 hours.
US infrastructure bill to allocate almost $2bn for cybersecurity
The US infrastructure bill signed into law by President Biden yesterday will provide close to $2bn for cybersecurity and related provisions.
Vice President Harris underlines US backing to Paris cyber initiative
Vice President Kamala Harris has announced the US’ support for the Paris Call for Trust and Security in Cyberspace, a global initiative aimed at bolstering global cybersecurity.
US offers $10m bounty to find the hackers responsible for Colonial...
The US government has put a $10m bounty on the cybercriminals who hacked the system of the Colonial Pipeline back in May of this year.
House of Representatives pass bills aimed at improving small business cybersecurity
The US House of Representatives has passed two bills that are focused on improving the cybersecurity protections for small businesses in the United States.
Biden Administration calls on US private sector to help in cyber...
The US Deputy Attorney General has called on companies in the private sector to help the government tackle the rising wave of cybercrime.
ComplyAdvantage extends AML program to US and Canadian FinTechs
Financial crime detection firm ComplyAdvantage has expanded its anti-money laundering (AML) program ComplyLaunch to help FinTech startups in the US and Canada.
Iran-linked hackers found to have targeted US, Israeli maritime and defence...
Microsoft have shared hackers sympathetic to Iranian national interests have been targeting US and Israeli defence technology and global maritime businesses.
Contractors who fail to report breaches can be sued under new...
A new initiative will allow US government contractors to be accountable in a civil court if they fail to report breaches or maintain required cybersecurity standards.
