Cybersecurity
FCC Gets $3.7 Billion in Funding Requests for Cybersecurity Pilot Program
Program has only $200 million to give schools and libraries for cybersecurity.
Cybersecurity
The practice of protecting networks, devices, and data from unauthorized access, cyberattacks, or criminal activity. In today’s technological world, where much of one’s life is stored on digital devices, strong cybersecurity is essential.
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.
Cybersecurity
OzarksGo Ending Cable TV Service Struck by 'Cyber Incident'
Effort to restore cable TV service will not continue.
Justice
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.
Cybersecurity
Comcast: Data Breach Affected 237,000 Broadband Customers
Breach underscores risk of using third-party vendors
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.
Cybersecurity
CrowdStrike Executive Apologizes to Congress for July Global Tech Outage
'We’re deeply sorry and we are determined to prevent this from ever happening again,' CrowdStrike official told Congress.
Cybersecurity
'Offshore Actor' Caused Cyberattack on Seattle Public Library
Public library probe has ruled out foreign states or terrorist groups.
FCC
ISPs Say 1996 Law Blocks FCC's New Data Breach Rules
The agency said it wasn't barred from adopting rules that overlapped with previously voided policies.
EU
U.S. Needs Tech Regulation Unification, Experts
'If you're negotiating an international agreement, it's crucial that you have a clear, unified point of view within your government.'
Broadband Live
Broadband Breakfast on October 2, 2024 - Cybersecurity: A Broadband Mandate?
In the drive to expand broadband access across America, cybersecurity has become an essential part of the equation.
NTIA
NTIA Releases Best Practices For Children Online
It included recommendations to federal agencies, online platforms and parents.
FCC
Senate Inquiry Into AT&T Security Breach
The data can be used for ransom, warn senators.
FCC
Tech Groups See Flaws in Rosenworcel's Internet Security Plan
The Internet Society and the Global Cyber Alliance see 'potential harmful impact on the Internet' in Rosenworcel's plan.
FCC
Mediacom to Meet Rip-and-Replace Deadline
Major ISP expects to meet its July 15 deadline to remove China-connected telecom gear.
