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Privacy Prevails at the Ballot Box

For many voters, Election Day in the United States was more than just about voting for government officials such as the president, lawmakers, judges, and sheriffs. They were also asked to weigh in on referendums, new state laws, and amendments to the state constitution.

Government

U.S. Sanctions Russian Institute for Triton Malware

The Office of Foreign Assets Control announced sanctions against a Russian research institute for deploying the Triton ICS malware.

Government

Energetic Bear Attackers Targeting US Government Agencies

A Russian threat group known as Energetic Bear has compromised some state and local government agencies in recent weeks.

Government, APT

FCC Will Clarify Section 230 Rules on Content Moderation

The decision by the FCC to clarify the meaning of the Communications Act's Section 230 could affect the legal protections technology companies currently have regarding user-generated content.

Internet, Government, Disinformation

New York Wants Social Media Companies to be Regulated

New York’s Department of Financial Services investigated the July attack on Twitter called for greater cybersecurity oversight for major technology platforms, especially social media companies.

Social Media, Data Breaches, Financial Services, Government