To combat cybercrime, US law enforcement increasingly prioritizes disruption
Rather than focusing on arrests, U.S. law enforcement is trying to prevent additional victims of online crime.
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Lisa Monaco
US government launches ‘strike force’ to combat Chinese and Russian technology threats
Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco said the Disruptive Technology Strike Force will use intelligence and analytics to target illicit actors.
DOJ revises computer fraud prosecution standards to ease off ‘good-faith’ research
The policy revision instructs prosecutors not to target good-faith security research under the historically fraught law.
US to increase scrutiny on cryptocurrency, federal contractors in effort to slow hacking
DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco spelled out the plans at separate events.
Justice Department adds fellowship program to boost legal efforts against cybercrime
U.S. prosecutors are keeping busy with ransomware attacks, money laundering and similar issues.
Justice Department orders prosecutors to more closely track ransomware, share case information
The goal is to have a clearer view of extortion attempts occurring in every state, and any progress that’s being made in tracking down the perpetrators.
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Justice Department launches review of cyber policies after ransomware, supply chain scourges
It's an acknowledgement that, despite indictments and arrests, cyberthreats to U.S. organizations are unrelenting.
Biden transition fills some top cybersecurity personnel spots
President-elect Joe Biden's transition team this week announced White House and federal agency jobs with cybersecurity responsibilities.
DHS move on election security unlikely to survive transition
The controversial decision by the Department of Homeland Security to designate the nation's election system as "critical infrastructure" has touched off a firestorm of opposition, and the…