Author Archives: Associated Press
US Takes New Aim at Ransomware After Most Costly Year
The Justice Department is taking new aim at ransomware after a year that officials say was the most costly on record for the crippling cyberattacks.
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Japan Says Chinese Military Likely Behind Cyberattacks
Tokyo police are investigating cyberattacks on about 200 Japanese companies and research organizations, including the country’s space agency, by a hacking group believed to be linked to the Chinese military, the government said Tuesday.
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US Takes Steps to Protect Electric System From Cyberattacks
The Biden administration is taking steps to protect the country’s electric system from cyberattacks through a new 100-day initiative combining federal government agencies and the private industry.
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Supreme Court Asked to Give Access to Secretive Court’s Work
Civil liberties groups are asking the Supreme Court to give the public access to opinions of the secretive court that reviews bulk email collection, warrantless internet searches and other government surveillance programs.
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SolarWinds Hacking Campaign Puts Microsoft in the Hot Seat
The sprawling hacking campaign deemed a grave threat to U.S.
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How the Kremlin Provides a Safe Harbor for Ransomware
A global epidemic of digital extortion known as ransomware is crippling local governments, hospitals, school districts and businesses by scrambling their data files until they pay up. Law enforcement has been largely powerless to stop it.
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Sanctioned Russian IT Firm Was Partner With Microsoft, IBM
The Treasury Department on Thursday slapped six Russian technology companies with sanctions for supporting Kremlin intelligence agencies engaged in “dangerous and disruptive cyber attacks.”
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US Expels Russian Diplomats, Imposes Sanctions for Hacking
The Biden administration on Thursday announced the U.S. is expelling 10 Russian diplomats and imposing sanctions against dozens of companies and people, holding the Kremlin accountable for interference in last year’s presidential election and the cyber… Continue reading US Expels Russian Diplomats, Imposes Sanctions for Hacking
Months After Hack, US Poised to Announce Sanctions on Russia
[UPDATE – US Imposes New Round of Sanctions on Russia] The Biden administration is preparing to announce sanctions in response to a massive Russian hacking campaign that breached vital federal agencies, as well as for election interference, a senior ad… Continue reading Months After Hack, US Poised to Announce Sanctions on Russia