Four Senate Democrats call on DHS to reinstate Cyber Safety Review Board membership
The lawmakers say the January purge has left the United States blind on the nature of the historic Salt Typhoon telecommunications breach.
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‘Whatever we did was not enough’: How Salt Typhoon slipped through the government’s blind spots
Seven sources tell CyberScoop that a lack of coordination and miscommunication between federal agencies and the telecommunications industry left critical networks exposed to the Chinese hacking group.
Purging cyber review board was ‘a great idea,’ DHS deputy secretary nominee says
Troy Edgar told lawmakers that the Cyber Safety Review Board, which was investigating the Salt Typhoon hack, was “going in the wrong direction.”
Removal of Cyber Safety Review Board members sparks alarm from cyber pros, key lawmaker
Not everyone opposed the move, however, even as the board reviews the major Salt Typhoon telecom breach.
FCC, for first time, proposes cybersecurity rules tied to wiretapping law
The proposed rules are a response to Salt Typhoon’s breach of at least eight U.S. telecom companies.
Host of House panels getting briefed on major Chinese hacker telecom breaches
The reported scope of the Salt Typhoon hacks has expanded in recent days and weeks, from the incoming president to top U.S. officials.
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Lawmakers question Microsoft president over China ties, repeated breaches
Brad Smith defended the company at a time of growing concerns about whether the tech giant is sufficiently prioritizing security.
Microsoft’s Brad Smith should prepare for ‘ritual punishment’ before House hearing
Some experts are doubtful the Homeland Security Committee testimony and questioning of Microsoft chief Brad Smith will lead to significant change.
House panel leaders call on Microsoft president to testify over security shortcomings
The Homeland Security Committee plans a May 22 hearing.
Dozens of tech companies pledge to build safer, more secure tech
The commitments are voluntary, but CISA officials said they are committed to measuring progress by the signatories across key commitments over the next year.