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US offers millions for information on state-backed hackers

US offers millions for information on state-backed hackers

As it launches an online hub to help ransomware victims.
Sarah N. Lynch Jul 16 2021 6:55AM Security
US and Russian officials will meet next week on ransomware

US and Russian officials will meet next week on ransomware

Action demanded after Kaseya attack.
Raphael Satter and Andrea Shalal Jul 7 2021 6:54AM Security
Facebook runs pilot to alert US users of possible exposure to extremism

Facebook runs pilot to alert US users of possible exposure to extremism

In bid to prevent radicalisation on the site.
Elizabeth Culliford Jul 2 2021 1:08PM Software
Google reports soaring attrition among Black women in US

Google reports soaring attrition among Black women in US

Workers left at higher rates last year than in 2019.
Paresh Dave Jul 2 2021 12:55PM Benchmarking Change
US, UK officials blame Russian hackers for hundreds of brute-force attacks

US, UK officials blame Russian hackers for hundreds of brute-force attacks

Government, private sector networks targeted.
Raphael Satter Jul 2 2021 6:55AM Security
US Commerce chief urges Congress to act on chip funding by August

US Commerce chief urges Congress to act on chip funding by August

To boost domestic semiconductor production.
David Shepardson Jun 29 2021 12:33PM Hardware
White House order pushes antitrust enforcement throughout US economy

White House order pushes antitrust enforcement throughout US economy

Agencies urged to consider power of decisions.
Nandita Bose and Diane Bartz Jun 29 2021 6:35AM Cloud
Cross-border data access bill waved through parliament

Cross-border data access bill waved through parliament

US CLOUD Act agreement to follow.
Justin Hendry Jun 25 2021 1:07PM Security
US panel votes yes on 'break 'em up' antitrust bill

US panel votes yes on 'break 'em up' antitrust bill

Competition concerns result in 21-20 vote.
Diane Bartz Jun 25 2021 1:06PM Software
Russian security chief says Moscow will work with US to find hackers

Russian security chief says Moscow will work with US to find hackers

A week after US and Russian leaders pledged cooperation.
Staff Writer Jun 24 2021 12:16PM Security
Big Tech critic Lina Khan named US FTC chair

Big Tech critic Lina Khan named US FTC chair

Antitrust researcher has focused on Big Tech's immense market power.
Staff Writers Jun 16 2021 9:16AM Strategy
Groups urge Biden to nominate FCC commissioner to speed net neutrality reinstatement

Groups urge Biden to nominate FCC commissioner to speed net neutrality reinstatement

Repealed under the prior administration.
David Shepardson Jun 15 2021 12:44PM Telco/ISP
Murkiness of Russia's ransomware role complicates Biden summit mission

Murkiness of Russia's ransomware role complicates Biden summit mission

Analysis: Harder to distinguish alleged Russian intelligence operatives from ordinary cyber criminals.
Joseph Menn Jun 15 2021 6:17AM Security
US Senate to probe whether legislation needed to combat cyber attacks

US Senate to probe whether legislation needed to combat cyber attacks

Review of recent high-profile cyber attacks underway.
Staff Writer Jun 11 2021 6:55AM Security
Top US antitrust lawmaker targets Big Tech with new bills

Top US antitrust lawmaker targets Big Tech with new bills

May introduce them within days.
Diane Bartz Jun 10 2021 12:50PM Strategy
US revokes Trump executive orders that sought to ban TikTok, WeChat

US revokes Trump executive orders that sought to ban TikTok, WeChat

Orders fresh review of security concerns posed by the apps.
David Shepardson and Karen Freifeld Jun 10 2021 6:28AM Security
US Senate passes sweeping bill to address China tech threat

US Senate passes sweeping bill to address China tech threat

Will boost ability to compete with Chinese technology.
David Shepardson Jun 9 2021 11:35AM Hardware
US tax chief asks Congress for authority to collect cryptocurrency transfer data

US tax chief asks Congress for authority to collect cryptocurrency transfer data

On transfers over US$10,000.
David Lawder Jun 9 2021 6:04AM Financial Services
US tech giant shares barely react to G7 tax deal

US tech giant shares barely react to G7 tax deal

May not have any meaningful impact on the companies' bottom lines.
Thyagaraju Adinarayan Jun 8 2021 10:38AM Financial Services
US Supreme Court restricts scope of computer fraud law

US Supreme Court restricts scope of computer fraud law

Overturns former conviction for the misuse of a government database.
Andrew Chung Jun 4 2021 1:59PM Security

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