The Russian flag flies at the embassy’s compound in Washington, DC, on April 15, 2021. (Photo by MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images) Treasury sanctions Russian hackers that breached US water utilities The Russian hacktivists have been linked to the state-backed Sandworm group. Jul 19, 2024 By Christian Vasquez
(kolderal/Getty Images) Judge dismisses much of SEC suit against SolarWinds over cybersecurity disclosures The groundbreaking lawsuit’s claims about inadequate disclosures related to the historic Sunburst attack were thrown out Thursday. Jul 18, 2024 By Tim Starks
Digital money transaction. (Getty Images) White House wants to boost cyber funds for fiscal 2026 The Biden administration is asking federal agencies to increase requests for cyber investments. Jul 11, 2024 By Christian Vasquez
A business office is tied up in regulations. (Getty Images) Critical infrastructure organizations want CISA to dial back cyber reporting Public comments from industry on the cyber agency’s draft proposal call for clearer terms and hard limits on what information can be collected. Jul 8, 2024 By Christian Vasquez
The front of the U.S. Supreme Court building is seen after sunset on June 24, 2024, in Washington, DC. (Photo by J. David Ake/Getty Images) Cybersecurity regulations face ‘uphill battle’ after Chevron ruling The Biden administration has looked to regulation to strengthen cybersecurity rules, but a Supreme Court ruling threatens that effort. Jul 3, 2024 By Derek B. Johnson
Chris Marchese, director of NetChoice’s litigation center, speaks to the press outside the Supreme Court in Washington, D.C. on Feb. 26, 2024. (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images) Supreme Court puts content moderation on solid legal ground Civic and tech groups say a ruling this week indicates a growing consensus that social media moderation is free speech. Jul 2, 2024 By Derek B. Johnson
Demonstrators gather outside of the U.S. Supreme Court as opinions were issued on June 28, 2024, in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Michael A. McCoy/Getty Images) Supreme Court hands Trump immunity for some attacks on election system Experts warned that Monday’s ruling hands former President Donald Trump a major victory to avoid accountability for efforts to stay in power after the 2020 election. Jul 1, 2024 By Derek B. Johnson
David Wall/Getty Images Sanctioned and exposed, Predator spyware maker group has gone awfully quiet Sanctions, newspaper investigations and reports exposing the Intellexa alliance’s infrastructure all might have led to its diminished state. Jul 1, 2024 By Tim Starks
Steel oil pipes from a refinery. (Getty Images) US businesses struggle to obtain cyber insurance, lawmakers are told Rising premiums and restrictive policies are creating uncertainty among American businesses about whether insurance policies will cover breaches. Jun 27, 2024 By Christian Vasquez
U.S. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) leaves a press conference at the U.S. Capitol on December 12, 2023 in Washington, DC. Johnson was joined by Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-MN). (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images) House panel abruptly cancels federal privacy bill vote The sweeping bill had garnered opposition from GOP leadership and others. Jun 27, 2024 By Tim Starks