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‘Rampant disinformation’ seen undermining safe voting technology

Federal and state officials reduced the risk that voting systems can be breached, but that doesn't stop the spread of such talk.

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DHS' Crusade Against Misinformation Is Another Example of Anti-Terror Mission Creep

While the Department of Homeland Security pressured tech companies to censor their users' posts, it also branded election deniers as potential terrorists.

Reason

Biden caved to GOP on election disinfo

DHS pulled back on a comprehensive effort to address disinformation to help election workers

Salon

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Ukraine repels 'fierce' offensive, US officials facing 'complex threats' ahead of midterms, and Google's Halloween doodle — as it happened

The news Australia is searching for, and all the news that happened while you snoozed: This is The Loop, your quick catch-up for this morning's stories as they happen.

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Hackers release data after LA school district refuses to pay ransom

LOS ANGELES — Hackers released data from the Los Angeles school district on Saturday, a day after Superintendent Albert Carvalho said he would not negotiate with or pay a ransom to the criminal syndicate.

Los Angeles Times

The EPA is drafting a plan to protect water from cyberattacks

The agency faces challenges because the U.S.'s water systems are so widely distributed.

Axios

Biden's three-headed cybersecurity team

Good news: Team Biden has three capable cyber leaders. Bad news: It's not always clear who does what.

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Saudi Arabia, US Sign MoU to Promote Cybersecurity Cooperation

The Saudi National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding for Cybersecurity Cooperation with the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). The MoU was signed on the sidelines of US President Joe Biden’s visit to the Kingdom. It aims to promote bilateral…

Asharq Al-Awsat

‘Lives are at stake’: hacking of US hospitals highlights deadly risk of ransomware

The number of ransomware attacks on US healthcare organizations increased 94% from 2021 to 2022, according to one report

The Guardian - US

House appropriators back more than $15 billion for cybersecurity

WASHINGTON — House appropriators in June finished marking up a dozen spending bills for fiscal 2023 that would altogether provide at least $15.6 billion for cybersecurity efforts across federal departments and agencies.

Tribune News Service

House appropriators back more than $15 billion for cybersecurity - Roll Call

House appropriators approved more than $15.6 billion in the 12 spending bills to prevent “increasingly pervasive cyber-attacks.”

Roll Call

Costa Rica chaos a warning that ransomware threat remains

Costa Rica has been reeling from unprecedented ransomware attacks disrupting everyday life in the Central American nation for the last two months

The Independent UK

Peters leads lawmakers’ long-awaited response on cybersecurity

WASHINGTON — Cybersecurity experts have implored Congress for years to act as criminal hackers and sophisticated intelligence operatives attacked computer networks at schools, local governments, critical infrastructure and federal agencies.

Tribune News Service

Peters leads lawmakers' long-awaited response on cybersecurity - Roll Call

Michigan Democratic Sen. Gary Peters has led the long-awaited congressional response to cyber attacks on U.S. targets.

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Georgia voting touchscreens vulnerable, security agency says

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Georgia voting touchscreens vulnerable, cybersecurity agency finds

ATLANTA — A U.S. cybersecurity agency reported Friday that voting touchscreens used in Georgia have security vulnerabilities that put them at risk to hacking attacks, though there’s no evidence those weaknesses have been exploited so far.

Caixin Global

China Pushes Ahead With Plan to Cut Reliance on Iron Ore Imports

Government aims to accelerate construction of domestic projects to slash imports over next decades

Tribune News Service

States, localities await federal help on cybersecurity

WASHINGTON — The House passed legislation last week to ensure that federal cybersecurity experts assist their state and local government counterparts in protecting networks from devastating attacks like those that have crippled cities in Alabama, Michigan, Oklahoma and elsewhere.

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States, localities await federal help on cybersecurity - Roll Call

Under a new law, federal cybersecurity experts would help state and local counterparts protect networks from attacks.

Reuters

West warns of Russian cyberattacks on critical infrastructure

Western governments jointly warned on Wednesday about a potential threat of increased malicious cyber activity by Russia against critical infrastructure as a response to sanctions imposed as punishment for its invasion of Ukraine.

Benzinga

11 Must-Watch Cybersecurity Stocks As Shields Up Initiative Rolls Out

The U.S government issued fresh warnings last week of a potential cyberattack by Russia in response to the harsh economic sanctions imposed on the country due to its invasion of Ukraine. The warnings were delivered after Russian hackers attempted to disable the power grid that serves over two million people in Ukraine.

Salon

Trump allies urged DHS to probe machines

Arizona GOPer Mark Finchem played a key role in the behind-the-scenes effort. Now he's running to oversee elections

Tribune News Service

Congress aims for next step to safeguard critical infrastructure

WASHINGTON – Lawmakers are looking to boost the U.S. government’s ability to safeguard from devastating cyberattacks on vital infrastructure sectors such as water supplies, electric utilities and pipeline operators.

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Congress aims for next step to safeguard critical infrastructure - Roll Call

Lawmakers are looking to boost the U.S. government's ability to safeguard from devastating cyberattacks on vital infrastructure sectors.

Tribune News Service

Biden warns of possible Russian cyberattacks against Americans. Here’s what to know

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden said it’s a “critical moment” to improve domestic cybersecurity after new evidence shows Russia is considering options for cyberattacks against the United States.

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