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US warns a Russian cyberattack could trigger a NATO response

Ryan Daws — Wed, 23 Mar 2022 19:35:31 +0000

White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan has warned that a Russian cyberattack on a NATO ally could trigger a collective response. “We could see circumstances in which a collective response by the alliance to a cyberattack would be called by an ally,” said Sullivan. “That is absolutely something where we and other countries could... Read more »

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Jessica Rosenworcel is officially the FCC’s first chairwoman

Ryan Daws — Wed, 08 Dec 2021 10:31:29 +0000

The Senate has officially declared Jessica Rosenworcel as the Federal Communications Commission’s first chairwoman. President Biden’s nominee has served as the acting chair of the FCC since January 2021 following the resignation of her predecessor, Ajit Pai. The Senate voted 68 to 31 to confirm Rosenworcel as chairwoman which also grants her an additional five-year... Read more »

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White House says broadband ‘is the new electricity’ as it pledges connectivity for all

Ryan Daws — Wed, 31 Mar 2021 16:58:23 +0000

President Joe Biden is returning to where his campaign started in Pittsburgh to launch a $2 trillion infrastructure plan, including a pledge to ensure connectivity for all. The eight-year plan will see $100 billion spent on deploying broadband to underserved communities across rural America. In a release, the White House wrote: “President Biden believes that... Read more »

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US plans ‘aggressive’ cyber offensive against Russia in retaliation for SolarWinds attack

Ryan Daws — Mon, 22 Mar 2021 17:25:42 +0000

The Biden administration is planning an “aggressive” cyber offensive against Russia in retaliation for the devastating SolarWinds attack that was traced back to the Kremlin. According to The Telegraph, the attack is expected within the next fortnight and will not target civilian structures or networks. Both US government agencies and private companies were infiltrated as... Read more »

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Microsoft: Russia, China, and Iran have ‘stepped up’ cyberattacks

Ryan Daws — Fri, 11 Sep 2020 14:36:33 +0000

A new report from Microsoft shines a spotlight on powerful cyberattack campaigns which are currently targeting the US election. The upcoming US presidential election was expected to be a prime candidate for interference. However, Microsoft notes that foreign activity groups have “stepped up their efforts” for this election. Microsoft has discovered three key campaigns operating... Read more »

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