Mar 25 U.S. and UK announce sanctions in China over hacks on election watchdog and lawmakers By Sylvia Hui, Associated Press Officials said those sanctioned are responsible for a hack that may have gained access to information on tens of millions of U.K. voters held by the Electoral Commission, as well as for cyberespionage targeting lawmakers who have been outspoken about… Continue reading
Mar 13 Europe's world-first AI rules get final approval from lawmakers. Here's what happens next By Kelvin Chan, Associated Press Lawmakers in the European Parliament have voted overwhelmingly in favor of the Artificial Intelligence Act, five years after regulations were first proposed. Continue reading
Feb 21 Biden signs executive order to boost cybersecurity at American ports By Colleen Long, Associated Press The new requirements are part of the federal government's focus on modernizing how critical infrastructure like power grids, ports and pipelines are protected. Continue reading
Feb 08 Multiple threats to election systems prompt U.S. cybersecurity agency to boost cooperation with states By Christina A. Cassidy, Associated Press State and local election officials face a growing list of security challenges. Among the most daunting are potential cyberattacks by foreign governments. Continue reading
Jan 31 Chinese hackers are determined to 'wreak havoc' on U.S. critical infrastructure, FBI director Wray warns By Didi Tang, Eric Tucker, Associated Press FBI Director Chris Wray has told House lawmakers that Chinese government hackers are busily targeting critical infrastructure inside the United States, including water treatment plants, the electrical grid and transportation systems. Continue reading
Jan 02 States and Congress scramble to secure water systems against cyberattacks By Marc Levy, Associated Press The danger, officials say, is hackers gaining control of automated equipment to shut down pumps that supply drinking water or contaminate drinking water by reprogramming automated chemical treatments. Continue reading
Dec 05 Voting experts warn of 'serious threats' for 2024 from election equipment software breaches By Christina A. Cassidy, Associated Press The letter to the FBI, Attorney General Merrick Garland, special counsel Jack Smith and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency asks for a federal probe and a risk assessment of voting machines used throughout the country. Continue reading
Jun 18 Microsoft says disruptions to its services in June were caused by cyberattacks By Frank Bajak, Associated Press In early June, sporadic but serious service disruptions plagued Microsoft's flagship office suite and cloud computing platform. Initially reticent to name the cause, Microsoft has now disclosed that DDoS attacks by a hacktivist group were to blame. Continue reading
Jun 16 China calls hacking report 'far-fetched,' accuses the U.S. of cyberattacks By Associated Press The Mandiant report came ahead of a visit to Beijing by Secretary of State Antony Blinken aimed at repairing relations that have been strained by disputes over human rights, security and other issues. Continue reading
Mar 26 Disconnect widens between TikTok users, lawmakers on potential ban By Haleluya Hadero, Associated Press Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle face an uphill battle trying to convince the public that China could use TikTok as a weapon against the American people. But many users on the platform are concerned — and angered —… Continue reading