Tag: the US
US to offer $10m for information on hackers linked to North...
The US State Department has revealed it is offering up to $10m as a reward for information on people associated with North Korean state-sponsored hacking gangs.
US Senators introduce quantum computing cybersecurity bill
A bill introduced into the US Senate will seek to strengthen security against threats of quantum-computing.
CISA set to open UK-based office to foster global cooperation
The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has revealed it is set to open an office in the UK to ‘boost international cooperation and collaboration’.
Fed Vice Chair calls for quick action on crypto regulation
The cryptocurrency industry needs strong regulation before it becomes so pervasive it poses financial stability risks, claims Federal Reserve Vice Chair Lael Brainard.
Australian BNPL Openpay exits US market
Openpay, an Aussie buy now, pay later (BNPL) company, has ended operations in the US market and laid off the majority of its staff in the country, Reuters has claimed.
Why Roe v Wade’s overturning is strengthening demands for online privacy
Last week, the US Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade, ending 50 years of the ability for women to get an abortion as a constitutional right. This is now leading to increased calls for increased online privacy, claims Cyberscoop.
President Biden signs two cybersecurity bills into law
President Joe Biden has signed two bipartisan cybersecurity bills into law to strengthen the country against the growing challenges of cybercrime.
US recoups $15m from advertising fraud scheme
Authorities in the US have revealed they have retrieved more than $15m in illicit proceeds derived from an advertising fraud scheme known as ‘3ve’.
US offers $15m bounty to track down Conti ransomware group leaders
The US government has revealed it is willing to put a total of $15m to track down the leaders of the Conti ransomware gang.
US State Department unveils Cyberspace bureau
The US Department of State has created the Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy (CDP) as cybersecurity continues to grow in stature as a key governmental challenge.