Treasury to sanction SUEX virtual currency exchange over ransomware transactions
Treasury Department on Tuesday will impose sanctions on the virtual currency exchange SUEX OTC, S.R.O. after determining it has “facilitated transactions involving illicit proceeds,” officials said.
US to target crypto ransomware payments with sanctions
The Treasury Department plans to impose the sanctions as soon as next week, the people said, and will issue fresh guidance to businesses on the risks associated with facilitating ransomware payments, including fines and other penalties.
ForgeRock CEO celebrates public debut on NYSE
Fran Rosch marks ForgeRock's IPO and discusses the company's digital identity protection service.
FCC Commissioner weighs in on Facebook report: Time to 'engage' in Section 230 reform
FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr argues report shows 'degree of manipulation that's taking place without transparency.'
FCC commissioner on 'bombshell' Facebook report: 'Self-regulation' efforts have been a 'smokescreen'
FCC Commissoiner Brendan Carr discusses the recent Facebook report exposing the company's algorithm, bipartisan efforts in Congress to regulate social media and Section 230 reform.
Long-term market trends indicate 'bullish' direction of US economy: Expert
Merrill Lynch Wealth Management President Andy Sieg on the current consumer market and how to best allocate capital within it.
Walgreens' COVID testing site could expose customer data: report
Walgreens' COVID-19 testing registration systems leaves customers' personal information exposed online, according to a report.
GlobeNewswire blames Walmart-Litecoin fakery on 'fraudulent user account'
Walmart and Litecoin were the targets of bad actors likely looking to profit from fake news.
FEMA head buys shares of CrowdStrike, which has relationship with parent DHS
Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator Deanne Criswell purchased up to $50,000 of CrowdStrike Holdings Inc. shares after receiving approval from an ethics watchdog.
SEC probing SolarWinds clients over cyber breach disclosures: sources
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has opened a probe into last year’s SolarWinds cyber breach, focusing on whether some companies failed to disclose that they had been affected by the unprecedented hack, two persons familiar with the investigation said on Monday.
Apple indefinitely delays child safety features over privacy concerns
Apple announced that it will delay the rollout of much-publicized child safety features, citing advocacy groups and customer feedback as the main factors in its decision.
Nancy Pelosi's husband up $700K on CrowdStrike stock purchase
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband, Paul Pelosi, has made over $700,000 of unrealized gains in CrowdStrike stock.
CISA, FBI issue ransomware warning for Labor Day, other holidays
Federal officials warned Tuesday of a heightened risk for ransomware attacks over Labor Day weekend and other upcoming holidays.
What data Apple and Google collect on you
Your iPhone and Android device are constantly collecting data about your activity.
Florida woman was fired, then she ‘rampaged’ through company computer system
A Florida woman was convicted of wreaking digital havoc on a computer system after she was fired by her employer.
T-Mobile CEO: 'We are truly sorry' for cyberattack
Despite efforts to stay ahead of cyberattacks, CEO Mike Sievert admitted that the company failed to “live up to the expectations we have for ourselves to protect our customers."
T-Mobile hacker who stole data on 50 million customers: ‘Their security is awful’
The hacker who is taking responsibility for breaking into T-Mobile US Inc.’s systems said the wireless company’s lax security eased his path into a cache of records with personal details on more than 50 million people and counting.
Biden calls on private tech sector to help 'raise the bar on cybersecurity'
President Biden on Wednesday called on the private tech sector to “raise the bar on cybersecurity” in the United States.
It's time for US to 'go on offense' to combat cybercrime: CrowdStrike founder
Dmitri Alperovitch reveals where the top ransomware hackers are based on 'The Claman Countdown.'
U.S. Bank Wealth Management CIO on markets, earnings, cybersecurity
U.S. Bank Wealth Management CIO Eric Freedman provides insight into earnings, tech stocks, cybersecurity and the markets.