cybersecurity

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 —…

TikTok updates app rules ahead of CEO’s U.S. congressional hearing

By Kelvin Chan, Associated Press

TikTok went on a counteroffensive amid increasing Western pressure over cybersecurity concerns, rolling out updated rules and standards for content as its CEO warned against a possible U.S. ban on the Chinese-owned video sharing app.

U.S., UK impose sanctions on Russian cybercrime group

By Fatima Hussein, Associated Press

The U.S. Treasury Department has announced a joint U.S.-U.K. effort to sanction Russian cybercriminals as the one-year anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine nears and Treasury tightens its efforts to financially punish violators of existing sanctions.