What’s new from this year’s Counter Ransomware Initiative summit, and what’s next
Action plans, different kinds of meetings and more have all been in the mix, top administration officials told CyberScoop.
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Deterrence in cyberspace is possible — and ‘urgent’ — amid ‘alarming’ hybrid attacks, State cyber ambassador says
In an interview with CyberScoop, Nate Fick also discussed the structure of his office and regions of emphasis.
US accuses RT, others of covert arms dealing, global influence operations
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said information from RT employees indicate the media outlet is “functioning like a de facto arm” of the Russian government.
Who would be the cyber pros in a second Trump term?
If elected again, the former president might draw both on returning officials and yet-untapped pockets of talent.
North Korean hacker used hospital ransomware attacks to fund espionage
U.S. prosecutors say Rim Jong Hyok used ransom payments from American health care providers to steal military secrets.
US, China meeting this week to talk AI safety, risks
The Tuesday discussions in Geneva will cover “areas of concern” and “views on the technical risks,” per an administration official.
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State Department wants ‘digital solidarity’ at center of tech diplomacy
Secretary of State Antony Blinken points to the response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine as a model of nimble tech diplomacy.
Cyber review board blames cascading Microsoft failures for Chinese hack
The Cyber Safety Review Board concluded in a report that Microsoft’s corporate culture has inappropriately deprioritized security.
US, UK, Australia sanction Russian national after major Australian ransomware attack
The October 2022 attack targeted Australia's largest private health insurer, Medibank.
Growing pains at the Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy, report finds
The GAO found that the State Department is addressing challenges at the new bureau tied to role definitions and hiring.