Tim Starks
Washington Post
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In a first, spyware is found on phone of prominent Russian journalist
Researchers say they confirmed that NSO Group’s Pegasus spyware was planted on the phone of Meduza owner Galina Timchenko. → Read More
U.S. officials say AI will be a big cyberthreat. How it’ll materialize is less clear.
Congress and the Biden administration have begun to take steps toward addressing AI. → Read More
The perilous path to a new cybercrime treaty
A draft of the treaty could be produced within months. → Read More
Surveillance program needs new protections, oversight board member says
Section 702 needs "common-sense protections," according to Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board member Travis LeBlanc. → Read More
Here's why Biden's new cyber strategy is notable
The strategy was released this morning. → Read More
Biden unveils cyber strategy that takes more aggressive regulatory approach
The plan’s focus on new regulations in some areas is likely to draw opposition from congressional Republicans and pushback from different industries. → Read More
A longtime DOJ cyber official gives an exclusive exit interview
Adam Hickey, who led an office that investigates cyberattacks, is leaving the Justice Department. → Read More
Federal panel says agencies need to focus on harmonizing cyber regulations
An advisory panel recommended that CISA create an Office of Cybersecurity Regulatory Harmonization. → Read More
Paid security features at Twitter and Meta spark cybersecurity concerns
Cyber pros have questions about the companies' recent announcements. → Read More
The State of the Union was light on cybersecurity
It's part of a recent trend. → Read More
U.S. nuclear sites face hacking and espionage threats
A Chinese spy balloon over Montana is the latest incident contributing to espionage fears. → Read More
A royal mess in the U.K. points to the risks of cyberattacks on mail delivery
The attack has snarled international parcel exports for a week. → Read More
Iran sought a surveillance project with ‘unprecedented’ reach
It wanted to collect personal information through mobile service providers. → Read More
The fight over an expiring surveillance authority just kicked off
It's over reupping Section 702, which lets NSA warrantlessly eavesdrop on foreign targets. → Read More
Russian trolls on Twitter had little influence on 2016 voters
A new study finds no measurable impact on how they voted. → Read More
The Biden national cyber strategy is unlike any before it
It will push for more regulation. → Read More
Severe vulnerabilities found in most industrial controllers
Devices that keep electricity and water treatment plants safe and operational have vulnerabilities. → Read More
European spyware investigative panel faces an uphill climb
Welcome to The Cybersecurity 202! Okay, Okay, Ja Morant travels. He’s still very fun to watch! First: Maryland bans TikTok on government devices, and Apple faces a lawsuit over AirTags. First: Europe’s spyware committee is barreling to its end A European parliamentary panel probing abuses of sophisticated spyware technology on the continent is nearing the end of its mission. It aims to produce a… → Read More
Ukraine gets by in cyberspace with a little help from its friends
A Ukrainian deputy prime minister tells us U.S. media was helpful. → Read More
Two enormous cyberattacks convince Australia to 'hack the hackers'
The attacks hit Australian telecommunications giant Optus and insurance titan Medibank. → Read More