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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
ACMA, US FCC partner to fight cross-border robocalls

ACMA, US FCC partner to fight cross-border robocalls

New agreement to share intelligence, assist investigations.
Justin Hendry Jun 4 2021 11:06AM Telco/ISP
Biden order to ban investment in 59 Chinese defence and tech firms

Biden order to ban investment in 59 Chinese defence and tech firms

'Rolling' ban replaces Trump-era prohibition.
Michael Martina Jun 4 2021 6:55AM Financial Services
US to give ransomware attacks similar priority as terrorism, official says

US to give ransomware attacks similar priority as terrorism, official says

In the wake of the Colonial Pipeline hack.
Christopher Bing Jun 4 2021 6:50AM Security
US seizes two domains used in cyber attacks that mimicked USAID communications

US seizes two domains used in cyber attacks that mimicked USAID communications

Used for C2 and malware distribution.
Staff Writer Jun 2 2021 8:33AM Security
'Cyber attack' on meatpacker JBS Foods is ransomware

'Cyber attack' on meatpacker JBS Foods is ransomware

Disrupts Australian and North American operations.
Tom Polansek and Jeff Mason Jun 2 2021 6:33AM Security
US Senate advances sweeping tech bill taking aim at China

US Senate advances sweeping tech bill taking aim at China

Moves closer to final vote on US$250bn package.
Patricia Zengerle and David Shepardson May 28 2021 12:19PM Hardware
US reveals new security directives for pipelines after hack

US reveals new security directives for pipelines after hack

Owners and operators to be required to report cyber incidents.
Staff Writer May 28 2021 6:41AM Security
US chip funding could result in seven to 10 new factories

US chip funding could result in seven to 10 new factories

US$52 billion boost proposed.
David Shepardson May 26 2021 12:07PM Hardware
US regulators signal stronger risk, tax oversight for cryptocurrencies

US regulators signal stronger risk, tax oversight for cryptocurrencies

As the Federal Reserve looks to explore its own digital currency.
Howard Schneider and David Lawder May 21 2021 1:09PM Financial Services
Samsung Electronics could begin construction of new US chip plant in Q3

Samsung Electronics could begin construction of new US chip plant in Q3

With a target to be operational in 2024.
Staff Writer May 18 2021 11:50AM Hardware
US judge dismisses advertisers' antitrust claims against Google

US judge dismisses advertisers' antitrust claims against Google

But offers them a chance to try again.
Paresh Dave May 14 2021 1:00PM Software
Govt urged to refine CLOUD Act-readying bill

Govt urged to refine CLOUD Act-readying bill

But intelligence committee gives in principle support.
Justin Hendry May 14 2021 9:51AM Security
US broadband industry paid millions for 'fake' net neutrality comments

US broadband industry paid millions for 'fake' net neutrality comments

Funded a grassroots campaign while the FCC considered repealing policy.
David Shepardson May 7 2021 7:00AM Telco/ISP
US Commerce Dept pressing Taiwan to supply more chips to US automakers

US Commerce Dept pressing Taiwan to supply more chips to US automakers

To ease chip shortages in the near term.
Digital Nation Staff May 5 2021 6:41AM Hardware
US govt probes extent of Pulse Secure hack, races to find clues

US govt probes extent of Pulse Secure hack, races to find clues

Evidence of potential breaches in at least five agencies.
Christopher Bing and Joseph Menn Apr 30 2021 7:05AM Security

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