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Dark Web Site Taken Down without Breaking Encryption

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The US government has successfully taken down a dark web site without any encryption backdoors, demonstrating that backdoors in communications systems which compromise cryptography for everyone are not necessary to combat crime. Learn more in a great Schneier on Security article:

Brittany Day
Oct 28, 2019

Mind your own business! CEOs who misuse data could end up in jail

CEOs who lie about misusing consumers’ data could face up to 20 years in jail under a new piece of US legislation proposed last week. What are your thoughts on this? Learn more about this bill and its potential implications:

Brittany Day
Oct 21, 2019

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New US Privacy Bill Would Intro Jail Time for CEOs

A US senator has introduced a new privacy bill which he claims goes further than the EU’s GDPR, introducing prison sentences for culpable CEOs. What is your opinion on this bill? Learn more:

Brittany Day
Oct 18, 2019

Secret Court Rules That the FBI’s “Backdoor Searches” of Americans Violated the Fourth Amendment

A series of newly unsealed rulings from the federal district and appellate courts state that the FBI's "Backdoor Searches" of Americans are a violation of privacy and constitutional rights. What are your thoughts on this? Let's have a discussion. Learn more in a great EFF article:

Brittany Day
Oct 17, 2019

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CISA’s Krebs seeks more measured approach to election security heading into 2020

Heading into 2020, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency director says overhyped concern about election security is a problem, while election officials say they reap the benefits of improved communications. Learn more in a great CSO article:

Brittany Day
Sep 23, 2019

Russia reportedly breached encrypted FBI comms in 2010

Are you aware that Russia reportedly breached FBI communications starting in 2010? The Obama administration seized two US compounds in response. Learn more:

Brittany Day
Sep 17, 2019

Federal Cybersecurity Agency Prioritizes Addressing Chinese Threats, Improving Election Security

The leader of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency, which works within DHS, is concerned primarily with risk management, Chinese threats to supply chains and election security. What are your thoughts on this?

Brittany Day
Aug 27, 2019

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IT Security Pros: Encryption Backdoors Are Election Hacking Risk

The IT security community overwhelmingly believes that government-mandated encryption backdoors will put countries at a greater risk of election hacking. Are you in agreement? Learn more:

Brittany Day
Aug 22, 2019

16 million Americans will vote on hackable paperless machines

Experts agree that paper ballots are needed, but eight American states will use completely paperless machines in the 2020 elections regardless. What are your thoughts on this? Comment below.

Brittany Day
Aug 13, 2019

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11 new state privacy and security laws explained: Is your business ready?

States from Maine to California have recently enacted privacy, data security, cybersecurity, and data breach notification laws. We break down what each of these laws entails.

Brittany Day
Aug 08, 2019

Bipartisan Senate Committee Releases Report on Election Security Threats

This report comes as Senate Republicans move to block election security legislation, arguing that election officials have already fixed the security issues they experienced in 2016. What are your thought on this?

Brittany Day
Jul 29, 2019

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Election hackers likely targeted 50 states in 2016. The states will be watching this time around.

Did you know that in 2020, all state voter databases will be protected by sensors that alert the federal government to hacking attempts?

Brittany Day
Jul 26, 2019

Attorney General Revives Feud With Tech Companies Over 'Warrant Proof' Encryption

Security experts and lawmakers say that creating a “backdoor” to unlock devices and messages would make those products vulnerable to hackers. What are your thoughts on this? Duringa speech at a cybersecurity conferenceon Tuesday, Attorney General William Barr spoke out against the tech industry’s practice of using encryption tools that can only be unlocked by the end user, arguing that it endangers lives and makes it more difficult for law enforcement to do their jobs. Barr said that encryption can be a valuable tool when it comes to protecting information from cybercriminals. He objected, however, to tech companies’ refusal to create ways for law enforcement to access locked or encrypted devices when they are issued search warrants.

Brittany Day
Jul 24, 2019

Senate Report: Federal Agencies Have Failed To Respond to Growing Cybersecurity Threats

Federal agencies tasked with protecting the personal and financial data of millions of Americans have failed to update their systems or implement basic cybersecurity defenses, according to a recent Senate report.

Brittany Day
Jul 05, 2019

House of Representatives Passes Election Security Bill

The House of Representatives passed an election security bill Thursday that is designed to prohibit cyberinterference through the forms of paper ballot voting, postelection audit, and replacing voting equipment.

Brittany Day
Jul 01, 2019

Five reasons “hacking back” is a recipe for cybersecurity chaos

Sometimes when tech policymakers try to solve a problem, their proposed cure would only make matters much worse. That’s certainly the case with draft US legislation that would give victims of cyberattacks the chance to hunt their suspected attackers down.

Brittany Day
Jun 21, 2019

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EU says Russia conducted 'sustained' election interference campaign

The European Union already suspected that Russia was trying to disrupt its parliamentary elections through hacks and other online interference, and now it's directly pointing a finger at the country. EU officials have published a report accusing Russia of orchestrating a "continued and sustained" misinformation campaign during the late May election similar to ones the country tried in the US, France and other countries. It used fake stories to "promote extreme views," stoke political tensions and, sometimes, discourage voter turnout.

Brittany Day
Jun 16, 2019

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A Top Voting-Machine Firm Calls for Paper Ballots

Election Systems & Software, which describes itself as the nation’s leading elections-equipment provider, has vowed to stop selling paperless electronic voting systems—at least as the "primary voting device in a jurisdiction." And the company is calling on Congress to pass legislation mandating paper ballots and raising security standards for voting machines.

Brittany Day
Jun 11, 2019

Sorry, FCC - killing net neutrality probably didn't expand internet access

If you believe the US Federal Communications Commission, last June’s end of net neutrality—the system that required internet service providers to treat all data equally—has helped more Americans get broadband access. But the data behind this claim is highly controversial.

Brittany Day
Jun 03, 2019

Huawei files motion against US declaring law as 'unconstitutional'

Huawei has filed a motion for a summary judgment against the US government that alleges section 889 of the National Defense Authorization Act 2019 (NDAA) is unconstitutional.

Brittany Day
May 29, 2019

German State Abandons Microsoft for Linux and LibreOffice

White House Warns: Move to Memory-Safe Languages

European Court of Human Rights Declares Backdoored Encryption Illegal