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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Repealed under the prior administration.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
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

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