Intelligence officials warn pace of innovation in AI threatens US

Governments are struggling with how to respond to rapid technological development, particularly related to artificial intelligence.

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Biden executive order seeks to cut China off from Americans’ sensitive data

The order aims to bar the sale of large datasets containing sensitive data to six countries of concern. 

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Iran hacking group impersonates defense firms, hostage campaigners

A hacking campaign linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is targeting firms in the defense sector with a pair of new backdoors.

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Five Eyes nations warn of evolving Russian cyberespionage practices targeting cloud environments

The advisory issued by the U.K.’s National Cyber Security Centre breaks down tactics and techniques from SVR hacking ops.

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Leaked documents show how firm supports Chinese hacking operations

Documents that appear to belong to the offensive security firm I-SOON provide a rare window into the world of Beijing’s hackers for hire.

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Microsoft rolls out expanded logging six months after Chinese breach

The technology giant has come under heavy criticism for not making robust logging features available by default. 

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Google: Iranian, regional hacking operations that target Israel remain opportunistic but focused

Objectives from the hacking groups include espionage, information operations or destructive activities, researchers say.

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