US intelligence research agency examines cyber psychology to outwit criminal hackers
An Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity project looks to study hackers' psychological weaknesses and exploit them.
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Microsoft urges lawmakers to adopt new guidelines for responsible AI
Brad Smith wants the government to use its buying power to shape the AI industry and to build on existing regulatory frameworks to govern AI.
Timothy Haugh nominated as next Cyber Command chief
Haugh, who is currently the deputy commander, was nominated by President Biden to be the next head of U.S. Cyber Command and the National Security Agency.
Congress looks to expand CISA’s role, adding responsibilities for satellites and open source software
Lawmakers advanced four on Wednesday that would broaden the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency's portfolio.
Transportation Department breach exposes data of federal employees
The incident may have affected a total of 237,000 current and former staff across government, according to Reuters.
King, Gallagher urge Biden to nominate Walden as national cyber director
The co-chairs of the Cyberspace Solarium Commission say a permanent director is needed to implement the national cybersecurity strategy.
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Top US cyber official warns AI may be the ‘most powerful weapon of our time’
CISA Director Jen Easterly said the rapid advances in technologies such as ChatGPT could be used by adversaries to carry out cyberattacks.
Fight over Kids Online Safety Act heats up as bill gains support in Congress
KOSA is just one of several pieces of children's safety legislation that has received growing attention from civil society groups.
FBI queries for Americans’ digital data drops, yet advocates for surveillance reform remain undeterred
An Office of the Director of National Intelligence report shows that U.S. person queries of Section 702 data declined 96% in 2022.
Critics suggest intelligence agencies should get a warrant for FISA searches
A hearing Thursday marks the beginning of debate over reforming the intelligence community's warrantless searches under Section 702.