Peter Dazeley/Getty Images Opinion: The intellectual mistakes that crippled U.S. cyber policy The U.S. will never successfully address cyberspace attacks against the U.S. private sector if it considers it outside the Pentagon’s purview. Aug 3, 2022 By James Van de Velde
A member of the Guatemalan Army patrols in El Estor indigenous municipality, in northeastern Guatemala, on Oct. 26, 2021, following the declaration of state of siege after protests against a mining company accused of causing environmental damage. (Photo by JOHAN ORDONEZ/AFP via Getty Images) Environmental hacktivists publish 2 terabytes of mining company emails The group called Guacamaya posted files from public and private mining companies and public agencies responsible for environmental oversight. Aug 3, 2022
(Photo by NHAC NGUYEN/AFP via Getty Images) Solana hack wipes more than 7,000 wallets, totaling nearly $5 million in losses The apparent software-based attack stands out among other major cryptocurrency hacks that have totaled nearly $2 billion so far in 2022. Aug 3, 2022 By Tonya Riley
A US military aircraft with US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on board prepares to land at Sungshan Airport in Taipei on August 2, 2022. – Pelosi landed in Taiwan on August 2 evening, defying days of increasingly stark warnings from China that have sent tensions between the world’s two superpowers soaring.(Photo by SAM YEH/AFP via Getty Images) Taiwanese government sites hit with DDoS attacks ahead of Pelosi’s visit One attack appears to have shut down the president of Taiwan's website Tuesday before Nancy Pelosi's historic visit. Aug 2, 2022
The U.S. Department of State is seen on Jan. 6, 2020 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images) Security experts urge Fick’s speedy confirmation as first U.S. cyber ambassador Supporters called Nate Fick a seasoned cybersecurity leader who is not afraid to take controversial positions. Aug 2, 2022 By Suzanne Smalley
Smartphone in male hands. Privacy bill strips FCC oversight of telecom data abuse, worrying consumer advocates The commission would no longer have the authority to enforce its privacy regulations for common carriers such as AT&T and Verizon. Aug 2, 2022 By Tonya Riley