Justice Department
Flood of Misinformation Raises Future Election Concerns: Experts
At the same time, the U.S. election was largely trouble-free.
Election 2024
Federal Agencies Say Russia and Iran Ramping Up Voter Influence Campaigns
Russian actors 'are manufacturing videos and creating fake articles to undermine the legitimacy of the election,' the agencies said.
Infrastructure
FCC to Take Up Undersea Cable Review in November
U.S. lawmakers recently said they're worried about the infrastructure being sabotaged.
Election 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris Visits Corning Plant in Michigan to Promote CHIPS Act
The move comes one week after the Biden-Harris administration announced $325 million in support for another Hemlock Semiconductor factory in Michigan.
SpaceX
If Trump Won, What Would Carr Do as FCC Chairman?
The agency's senior Republican outlined policy priorities in his Project 2025 chapter.
Election 2024
Chinese Hackers Targeted Phones of Trump, Vance and Harris Campaign
China is believed by U.S. intelligence officials to be taking a neutral stance in the race and is instead focused on down-ballot races.
Public Safety
Senators Urge Biden to Review Subsea Cable Security
Lawmakers stressed subsea internet cables are vulnerable to attack by Russia, China, or other hostile actors.
Election 2024
Russia Behind Viral Disinformation Targeting Walz, Intelligence Official Says
China and Iran also have sought to influence the U.S. election using online disinformation.
Justice Department
Microsoft: Cyber Criminals Aiding Russia, China in Targeting U.S.
Microsoft's report analyzed cyber threats between July 2023 and June 2024.
Wall Street Journal
AT&T, Verizon, and Lumen in Hot Seat After China Cyberattack
Lawmakers want answers from the three companies about alleged Chinese cyberattacks.
JD Vance
Can Foreign Attackers Change Election Results? Not a Chance, Says Cybersecurity Head
Foreign adversaries will not be able to alter U.S. election results, said Jen Easterly, director of cybersecurity agency.
Public Safety
House Passes Telecom Security Bills to Counter Foreign Threats
One bill would create a comprehensive strategy to secure global telecom infrastructure.
SpaceX
Alaska City Loses Internet, Cell Service for Days after Subsea Fiber Break
Sitka Police Department staying connected via Starlink satellite internet service.
China
CSIS Report Warns of Chinese Threat to Global Subsea Cables
CSIS warns subsea fiber-optic cables are at risk of sabotage by U.S. foreign adversaries.
Infrastructure
Harris Accepts Democratic Nomination, Vows Support for Rule of Law and Common Sense
Artificial intelligence only tech or telecom issue mentioned by Harris in acceptance speech.
Chips
Rogue Valley Secures $6.7M CHIPS Act Funds
The investment will enable the full production of semiconductors by 2025.
