Senators, rights groups say Trump administration breaking law by withholding surveillance court opinion

Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act has lapsed, but another decision on its future nears, and the classified opinion could be decisive.

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CISA publishes strategy with eye on the next four years

It includes a review of whether its existing capabilities will meet its three pillars: “defend, harden, prevail.”

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Senators say targeted ads are a security risk. Ad groups say the critics are off base.

Citizen Lab’s AdFection findings have senators pushing for industry improvements, while IAB Europe and Google defend their vetting practices.

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Russian GRU hackers hit NATO shipbuilder, aircraft engine maker, law enforcement agency in espionage campaign

It’s the work of the infamous group behind the attacks on Democrats during the 2016 presidential election, Symantec said.

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Wyden seeks adoption of encryption tech at hundreds of federal agencies to protect visitors’ sensitive traffic

At risk, the Oregon Democrat warned, are online crime tipsters, whistleblowers and others.

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West African scammers targeted in joint international government-industry operation

Participants said it was the largest joint scam operation to date and the first focused on the region.

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DOJ, FBI seize Flax Typhoon-linked hacking tools Microscan, FishHub

The seizures of the tools, allegedly operated by the Chinese firm Integrity Tech, accompanied a warning from the FBI, CISA and NSA.

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Major rules for federal contractors handling sensitive data are nearing the finish line

The regulations on “controlled unclassified information” include security rules and requirements for reporting when they’re breached, including by cyberattacks.

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Major rules for federal contractors handling sensitive data are nearing the finish line

The regulations on “controlled unclassified information” include security rules and requirements for reporting when they’re breached, including by cyberattacks.

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Alert: FortiBleed remains active campaign, can lock out users or lead to ransomware attacks

The FBI and Secret Service warned Fortinet users that FortiBleed, uncovered this summer, is a continuing threat.

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