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Lawmakers ask whether massive hack amounted to act of war

18

Dec

2020

Lawmakers are raising questions about whether the attack on the federal government widely attributed to Russia constitutes an act of war. The hacking may represent the biggest cyberattack in U.S history, and officials are scrambling to respond. The response is further complicated by the presidential transition — President Trump has yet to comment publicly on […]

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Lack of digital talent adds to cybersecurity problems

20

Jul

2015

A big problem exposed by a massive data breach at the Office of Personal Management (OPM) is the woeful state of the federal government’s cybersecurity. It’s not comforting when the Obama administration’s chief information officer says Uncle Sam’s information technology needs bubble wrap and Band-Aids to help counter cyberattacks. But even if the digital networks […]

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US to Yahoo: Hand Over Data or Pay $250K a Day

12

Sep

2014

Just how badly did the federal government want data about Yahoo users for its now-notorious PRISM surveillance program ? It threatened to fine the company $250,000 a day in 2008 if it didn’t comply, reports the Washington Post . The revelation comes from newly declassified court documents detailing the company’s…

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