Microsoft: Russians targeted conservative think tanks, U.S. Senate
The tech giant last week executed a court order and shut down six internet domains set up by the Kremlin-linked hacking group known as Fancy Bear.
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McCaul: U.S. should go on the cyber offensive if Russia hacks midterms
The Texas Republican is the latest lawmaker to specify that the U.S. should have a forceful response on the table.
Trump’s refusal to call out Russian hacking provokes swift, sharp backlash
President Trump refused to acknowledge or condemn Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election today, drawing sharp criticism from former intelligence officials and lawmakers stateside.
Senate mulls subpoena to force White House cyber czar to testify on cybersecurity
Multiple senators were incredulous to find Roy Joyce's seat was empty at the hearing.
Former NSA director: It’s time to trash the federal cybersecurity hierarchy
Former NSA Director Keith Alexander told Senators Thursday that the government should undertake a massive reorganization effort that would consolidate some current cybersecurity responsibilities split between the…
Under Trump, Congress to push for funding that grows government hacking
The encryption debate isn't over, but with a new administration, expect to see the conversation shift dramatically toward increased instances of government hacking.
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Spy agencies: We can’t judge impact of hacking on election
"They did not change any vote tallies or anything of that sort," Director of National Intelligence James Clapper told a hearing of the Senate Armed Services Committee…