State Department offers $10 million for details on Conti ransomware gang members

As of January 2022, there were more than 1,000 victims of attacks associated with Conti ransomware and payouts exceeding $150 million.

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State Department offers $10 million for details on Conti ransomware gang members

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Opinion: The intellectual mistakes that crippled U.S. cyber policy

The U.S. will never successfully address cyberspace attacks against the U.S. private sector if it considers it outside the Pentagon’s purview.

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Security experts urge Fick’s speedy confirmation as first U.S. cyber ambassador

Supporters called Nate Fick a seasoned cybersecurity leader who is not afraid to take controversial positions.

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Apple ramps up war on spyware, a growing digital scourge

An Apple representative said that the company has alerted potential victims of highly targeted mercenary spyware in 150 countries.

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Fick would bring much-needed energy jolt to State’s new cyber bureau, observers say

National Cyber Director Chris Inglis said he has worked with Fick many times over the years and believes he would excel.

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Former Marine, cyber exec Nate Fick selected as State’s inaugural cyber ambassador

Also an author, Fick spoke at the 2008 Democratic National Convention.

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Legislator slams Biden administration for dialing back DOD cyber operation authorities

Cyberspace Solarium Commission Co-Chair Rep. Mike Gallagher asserts that the Biden administration’s decision poses a national security threat.

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State to gain more ability to monitor DOD cyber ops under White House agreement

The White House has reached consensus between State and Defense on how to pare back NSPM-13’s precedent-setting delegation of authority to the DOD.

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Costa Rican president begins tenure with ransomware national emergency declaration

A Conti affiliate claimed responsibility and has posted more than 672 GB of data so far.

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