Senator contacts the defense secretary regarding exposure via defense contractors or subcontractors. Microsoft has revised its cloud services practices to no longer allow China-based engineers to provide technical…
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Federal Officials Call for Security Boost after China’s Telecom Hack
Salt Typhoon cyberattack accessed a “large amount of records” from companies. Federal officials are calling on communication companies to improve encrypted messaging to prevent future hacks, responding to…
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Justice Department Warrants Seizure of Russian-Operated Internet Domains
The FBI and Microsoft seized more than 100 web domains. The Department of Justice (DOJ) unsealed a warrant on Thursday authorizing the seizure of 41 internet domains, all…
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Senate Intelligence Committee to Hear Testimony from Tech Executives on Election Security
The committee is examining misinformation and security threats. Executives from large tech companies such as Google, Adobe, Microsoft, and Meta will testify at a Senate Intelligence Committee on…
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GSA Launches AI Hackathon to Transform Federal Websites
The event was co-sponsored by OpenAI and Microsoft, offers a $10,000 prize pool, and aims to prepare government services for an AI-driven future. The General Services Administration (GSA)…
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Legislators Concerned by Commerce Department Deal with UAE AI Company
Chairs of congressional committees say the company’s previous ties to Beijing could leak technologies to China. Federal legislators are wary of a recent investment deal crafted by the…
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FTC Reports Surge in Scams Impersonating Major Companies
Consumers have been defrauded by impersonators of Microsoft, Publishers Clearing House, Amazon, Best Buy, and PayPal. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has finalized a new rule on government…
Read MoreHouse Bans Staff Use of Microsoft AI Copilot
Office of Cybersecurity says the application could leak data to cloud services. The House of Representatives imposed a total ban on the use of Microsoft’s AI assistant Copilot…
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Microsoft CEO Testifies in Antitrust Investigation Against Google
Admits Google’s popularity, points to deals hinged on “exclusive” use. Microsoft’s chief executive Satya Nadella testified earlier this week during the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) trial against Google,…
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Senate Majority Leader to Host AI Forum
A number of tech company leaders are confirmed attendees. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York will be holding the first artificial intelligence (AI) insight forum on…
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