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Derek B. Johnson

CyberScoop

Derek B. Johnson is a reporter at CyberScoop, where his beat includes cybersecurity, elections and the federal government. Prior to that, he has provided award-winning coverage of cybersecurity news across the public and private sectors for various publications since 2017. Derek has a bachelor’s degree in print journalism from Hofstra University in New York and a master’s degree in public policy from George Mason University in Virginia.

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Multiple sources tell CyberScoop that options under consideration include executive orders or a national action plan, similar to the one the administration released for AI in July. (Photo by ANGELA WEISS / AFP) (Photo by ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images)

Trump administration planning expansion of U.S. quantum strategy

Cybersecurity

OpenAI and Anthropic said they turned over their models to government researchers, who found an array of previously undiscovered vulnerabilities and attack techniques. (Image via Getty)

Top AI companies have spent months working with US, UK governments on model safety

Government

Microsoft Headquarters — A sign is seen at the Microsoft headquarters on July 3, 2024, in Redmond, Washington. (David Ryder/Getty Images)

Wyden calls on FTC to investigate Microsoft for ‘gross cybersecurity negligence’ in protecting critical infrastructure

Government

California, Colorado and Connecticut are contacting businesses that aren’t using legally mandated technology to provide consumers with universal opt-out rights. (Image via Getty)

Three states team up in investigative sweep of companies flouting data opt-out laws

Government

A picture taken on March 23, 2022 in Moscow shows the US instant messaging software Whatsapp logo on a smartphone screen.(Photo by -/AFP via Getty Images)

Former WhatsApp security manager sues company for privacy violations, professional retaliation

Privacy

The front of the U.S. Supreme Court building is seen after sunset on June 24, 2024, in Washington, DC. (Photo by J. David Ake/Getty Images)

Supreme Court blocks FTC commissioner Slaughter’s reinstatement

Government

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NYU team behind AI-powered malware dubbed ‘PromptLock’

AI

Apitor collected data without informing parents or asking for permission, the FTC said, violating federal parental consent requirements. (Image Source: Apitor Technology)

FTC announces settlement with toy robot makers that tracked location of children

Privacy

In a 2-1 decision, an appeals court upheld a 1935 Supreme Court precedent restricting the president’s ability to fire FTC commissioners. (Photo by Shuran Huang for The Washington Post via Getty Images)

Court rules ‘fired’ FTC commissioners be reinstated — again

Government