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Safe Connections Act could help domestic abuse survivors take control of their digital lives - The Safe Connections Act could help domestic abuse and sex trafficking survivors—including those tracked by stalkerware-type applications.

Government | Stalkerware

Safe Connections Act could help domestic abuse survivors take control of their digital lives

March 22, 2021 - The Safe Connections Act could help domestic abuse and sex trafficking survivors—including those tracked by stalkerware-type applications.

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IoT cybersecurity bill passed by Senate - The US Senate passed a bill to improve security guidelines and protocols for Internet of Things devices purchased and owned by the Federal government.

Government | Security world

IoT cybersecurity bill passed by Senate

November 25, 2020 - The US Senate passed a bill to improve security guidelines and protocols for Internet of Things devices purchased and owned by the Federal government.

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Going dark: encryption and law enforcement - There's been a lot of talk recently about encryption and how law enforcement can't convict criminals without encryption keys. We beg to differ.

Government | Privacy | Security world

Going dark: encryption and law enforcement

May 22, 2020 - There's been a lot of talk recently about encryption and how law enforcement can't convict criminals without encryption keys. We beg to differ.

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Would ‘Medicare for All’ help secure health data? - Beyond the usual arguments on this subject, we wanted to ask the question: Are there any security risks we need to be worried about if the United States were to switch to ‘Healthcare for All’ policies?

Government | Privacy | Security world

Would ‘Medicare for All’ help secure health data?

November 26, 2019 - Beyond the usual arguments on this subject, we wanted to ask the question: Are there any security risks we need to be worried about if the United States were to switch to ‘Healthcare for All’ policies?

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How the government shutdown is influencing cybersecurity jobs - As of this writing, the government shutdown of 2019 is the longest ever in America. Will the government's stable of cybersecurity talent be the next casualty—now and in the long run?

Government | Security world

How the government shutdown is influencing cybersecurity jobs

January 15, 2019 - As of this writing, the government shutdown of 2019 is the longest ever in America. Will the government's stable of cybersecurity talent be the next casualty—now and in the long run?

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Government shutdown impacts .gov websites, puts Americans in danger - Today, TechCrunch posted a concerning story about the shutdown and most importantly, they covered the reporting of NetCraft, a U.K. internet service company, about how numerous US government websites are now inaccessible due to expired security certificates. This is going to be a quick post to help explain what happened and more importantly, how cyber criminals will use this situation to their advantage.

Government | Security world

Government shutdown impacts .gov websites, puts Americans in danger

January 14, 2019 - Today, TechCrunch posted a concerning story about the shutdown and most importantly, they covered the reporting of NetCraft, a U.K. internet service company, about how numerous US government websites are now inaccessible due to expired security certificates. This is going to be a quick post to help explain what happened and more importantly, how cyber criminals will use this situation to their advantage.

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Singapore government gets into the network defense game - Governments have been classically slow to adapt to digital realities. Singapore tries to break the mold with a new cybersecurity bill that tackles breaches, infrastructure, and reporting.

Government | Security world

Singapore government gets into the network defense game

January 23, 2018 - Governments have been classically slow to adapt to digital realities. Singapore tries to break the mold with a new cybersecurity bill that tackles breaches, infrastructure, and reporting.

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How the EU intends to battle fake news - The EU has announced to launch of a public consultation and the setup of a high-level expert group in the battle against fake news and online disinformation.

Government | Social engineering

How the EU intends to battle fake news

November 21, 2017 - The EU has announced to launch of a public consultation and the setup of a high-level expert group in the battle against fake news and online disinformation.

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FTC providing partial refunds for Advanced Tech Support victims - Last month, the FTC announced the recovery of 10 million dollars from Advanced Tech Support. If you were a victim of ATS, also known as Inbound Call Experts (ICE), you might be able to get a partial refund of what they scammed from you.

Government | Security world

FTC providing partial refunds for Advanced Tech Support victims

September 20, 2017 - Last month, the FTC announced the recovery of 10 million dollars from Advanced Tech Support. If you were a victim of ATS, also known as Inbound Call Experts (ICE), you might be able to get a partial refund of what they scammed from you.

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