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CISA Director Jen Easterly spoke at the CrowdStrike Government Summit on April 11. (Pixelme Studio)

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.

May 17, 2023 By Christian Vasquez

White House talks with TikTok stall after blistering congressional hearing

TikTok's general counsel said Friday the company hasn't heard from the Biden administration since CEO Shou Zi Chew appeared before Congress.

Mar 31, 2023 By Tonya Riley

Online voting provider paid for academic research in attempt to sway U.S. lawmakers

Democracy Live directed academic research aimed at demonstrating its product's security and used that material in lobbying campaigns.

Mar 29, 2023 By Yael Grauer

WASHINGTON, DC – MARCH 23: TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew testifies before the House Energy and Commerce Committee. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Five brutal hours for TikTok: CEO raked over coals amid privacy, security concerns

TikTok came to win hearts and minds with technology and reason. It lost.

Mar 23, 2023 By Tonya Riley

Chinese-made DJI drones — In this photo illustration, a DJI Mavic 2 Pro and DJi Mavic Mini made by the Chinese drone maker fly near each other on Dec. 15, 2021, in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

The pressing threat of Chinese-made drones flying above U.S. critical infrastructure

Drones from China's DJI contain high-res cameras, advanced sensors and wireless access, opening the door for espionage and sabotage.

Mar 23, 2023 By Brian Harrell Travis Moran

The D.C Health Link breach affected members of Congress, seen here at the Jan. 7 swearing in ceremony in the House Chamber, as well as their families and thousands of people in the Washington area. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Hacker tied to D.C. Health Link breach says attack ‘born out of Russian patriotism’

The hacker who took responsibility for the D.C. Health Link breach claims to have targeted U.S. politicians out of allegiance for Russia.

Mar 21, 2023 By AJ Vicens

Clouds form above the U.S. Capitol in between rain showers on the National Mall on March 28, 2021 in Washington, DC. (Al Drago/Getty Images)

Hacker posts more D.C. Health Link data online, exposing lawmakers’ personal information

Congressional officials believe 21 members of Congress have seen their personal information leaked online.

Mar 13, 2023 By Benjamin Freed Tonya Riley AJ Vicens

Travis LeBlanc, nominee to be a member of the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board, testifies during a Senate Judiciary confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill on Feb. 5, 2019. (Photo by Zach Gibson/Getty Images)

Surveillance oversight board member explores concerns about Section 702 renewal

A member of the board that reviews U.S. surveillance programs said there have been a "number of compliance issues" regarding Section 702.

Mar 6, 2023 By Tonya Riley

executive order — President Joe Biden speaks on the economy. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

Biden calls for action on privacy rights in State of the Union

President Biden called for stronger limits on the data collected by large tech companies in his State of the Union address Tuesday night, repeating a message from…

Feb 7, 2023 By Tonya Riley

View of a six year old boy at a computer workstation. (Getty)

State legislators aren’t waiting for Congress to regulate children’s online privacy

More states are following California's lead in regulating children's privacy. But experts say the laws raise many tough questions.

Jan 17, 2023 By Tonya Riley