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House panels probe gov't use of facial recognition software 04/14/2022 02:13pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — Two House committees have launched an investigation into the government's use of facial recognition software that was most recently used by the Internal Revenue Service, but stopped after complaints from lawmakers and privacy advocates. Critics of the software said facial recogn With war next door, EU is warned on cybersecurity gaps 03/29/2022 11:37am • BRUSSELS (AP) — As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine accelerates European Union defense cooperation, a watchdog said Tuesday that EU institutions face vulnerabilities on another front: cybersecurity. The warning by the European Court of Auditors covers the wide range of EU bodies — from the executi Reston cyber company Mandiant reaches $5.4B deal to sell to Google 03/08/2022 07:39am • Reston cybersecurity company Mandiant Inc. (NASDAQ: MNDT) said early Tuesday it has reached a deal to sell to Google LLC for $23 per share in an all-cash deal valued at $5.4 billion. The buy represents the second-largest deal in Google’s history after its 2012 purchase of Motorola Mobility for $ IRS to end use of facial recognition to identify taxpayers 02/07/2022 03:15pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — The IRS said Monday it will suspend the use of facial recognition technology to authenticate people who create online accounts after the practice was criticized by privacy advocates and lawmakers. The agency said it would no longer use a third-party service, called ID.me, for fac Canada investigating cyberattack amid tensions with Russia 01/25/2022 09:45pm • TORONTO (AP) — An attack on the computer systems of Canada’s Global Affairs Department last week has kept at least some diplomats without access to some online functions, the government's Treasury Board said. The board said Tuesday that “access to a very limited number of internet-based servic World Economic Forum warns cyber risks add to climate threat 01/11/2022 09:22am • LONDON (AP) — Cyberthreats and the growing space race are emerging risks to the global economy, adding to existing challenges posed by climate change and the coronavirus pandemic, the World Economic Forum said in a report Tuesday. The Global Risks Report is usually released ahead of the annual el Pentagon: few changes to U.S. overseas military 'footprint' 11/29/2021 05:55pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — After months of study, the Pentagon has decided no immediate major changes are needed in the global positioning of U.S. forces, although it will further analyze force needs in the Middle East and make refinements in Asia and the Pacific, officials said Monday. The outcome of the Missouri governor urged to appoint cybersecurity panel 10/15/2021 02:32pm • Three months after creation of a commission to identify cybersecurity risks in state government, Missouri Gov. Mike Parson has yet to appoint any members. A state lawmaker said Friday that vulnerabilities exposed on a state website prove the need for just such a panel of experts. Democratic state Re EU, Ukraine to discuss military training and cyberthreats 10/11/2021 10:44am • BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union is considering providing a military training mission to Ukraine amid lingering tensions between Russia and its neighbor, officials said Monday. Acting on a request from Ukraine for help with “professional military education," the EU sent a fact-finding mission US VP Harris: Focus must stay on Afghan evacuation 08/23/2021 11:37am • SINGAPORE (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris asserted Monday that the U.S. must maintain its focus on evacuating Americans and vulnerable Afghans and shouldn’t get distracted by questions over what went wrong in the chaotic U.S. exit from Afghanistan. Speaking at a news conference in Singapore, Harris meets with Singapore officials to begin Asia visit 08/23/2021 01:26am • SINGAPORE (AP) — The White House on Monday announced a series of new agreements with Singapore aimed at combating cyberthreats, tackling climate change, addressing the COVID-19 pandemic and alleviating supply chain issues. The announcements coincide with Vice President Kamala Harris’ visit to th US acting to better protect infrastructure from cyberthreats 07/28/2021 01:25pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is taking steps to harden cybersecurity defenses for critical infrastructure, announcing on Wednesday the development of performance goals and a voluntary public-private partnership to protect core sectors. The actions, outlined in an order from President Microsoft Exchange hack caused by China, US and allies say 07/19/2021 07:35pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration and Western allies formally blamed China on Monday for a massive hack of Microsoft Exchange email server software and asserted that criminal hackers associated with the Chinese government have carried out ransomware and other illicit cyber operations. The Biden administration blames China for massive Microsoft Exchange email hack, discloses other cyberthreats from Beijing 07/19/2021 06:59am • WASHINGTON (AP) — Biden administration blames China for massive Microsoft Exchange email hack, discloses other cyberthreats from Beijing. At an arms control crossroads, Biden and Putin face choices 06/13/2021 07:51am • WASHINGTON (AP) — At a low point in U.S.-Russian relations, President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin appear to agree broadly on at least one thing — their first face-to-face meeting Wednesday is a chance to set the stage for a new era in arms control. Whether that leads to actual