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Iranian hackers tied to companies DHS called a front for Tehran cyber unit
The Iranian hackers accused by the U.S. government Wednesday of carrying out hundreds of ransomware attacks against American targets were working for two Iranian companies the Department of Homeland Security had previously identified as fronts for the Iranian regime’s hacking operations.
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Ransomware attacks: How should the U.S. respond?
Ransomware attacks are increasingly targeting companies’ computer systems, demanding money in exchange for returning access and data. How should the U.S. respond?
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Colonial Pipeline CEO explains his decision to pay $4.4M ransom to hackers
The CEO of Colonial Pipeline, during his first appearance before lawmakers, took full responsibility for the decision to pay a multimillion-dollar ransom to criminal hackers who penetrated the company’s networks in May.
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Biden urges Americans worried by Colonial Pipeline gas shortage: 'Don't panic'
President Biden attempted to assuage panicked Americans who have been affected by a nationwide gas shortage across the South due to a major cyberattack on a national gas line.
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Biden White House unveils new sanctions in response to Russian aggression
The announcement follows a review of Russia’s activities, ranging from its interference in the 2020 U.S. presidential election to placing bounties on U.S. soldiers in Afghanistan.
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U.S. government formally blames Russian spies for SolarWinds breach
The White House on Thursday accused the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service, or SVR, of orchestrating the recent massive breach that affected private sector networks and U.S. government agencies through the IT monitoring software made by SolarWinds.
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'More than a single incident of espionage': Top Biden cybersecurity official details response to SolarWinds breach
The Biden administration is working on an executive order aimed at trying to prevent digital breaches like the massive SolarWinds hack, which affected government and private networks, a senior official said Wednesday.
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