An aerial view shows a newly constructed X sign on the roof of the headquarters of the social media platform previously known as Twitter, in San Francisco, on July 29, 2023. (Photo by JOSH EDELSON/AFP via Getty Images) A tangled mess: Government rules for social media security lack clarity In wake of SEC breach, federal policymakers, agencies, and experts can't seem to agree on whether agencies must use MFA on social media. Jan 29, 2024 By Rebecca Heilweil Derek B. Johnson
In this photo illustration, a visual representation of the digital cryptocurrency Bitcoin is displayed in front of Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) logo on January 10, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo illustration by Chesnot/Getty Images) SEC blames sim-swapping, lack of MFA for X account hijacking Multifactor authentication was disabled at the SEC’s request last year after staff had difficulties accessing the social media account. Jan 22, 2024 By Derek B. Johnson
(Scoop News Group photo) CISA advisory panel wants agency to act on election disinformation, multifactor authentication CISA's director has 90 days to respond to the suggestions. Jun 22, 2022 By Tim Starks
Two Factor Multi-Factor Authentication Security Concept (Getty Images) Multifactor authentication could be long haul for some federal agencies, CISA official says Eric Goldstein said agencies are focusing hard on adopting MFA, but some are dealing with older IT. Jun 8, 2022 By Tim Starks
Woman hand enters a one-time password for the validation process. (Getty Images) Feds likely to miss deadline for strengthening encryption, multifactor authentication The May executive order was drafted as a result of the SolarWinds cyber-espionage campaign. Nov 5, 2021 By Tim Starks
(Flickr / Hannah Rosen) US, allies pledge to combat money laundering as part of efforts to slow ransomware Two days of meetings produced the joint statement. Oct 14, 2021 By Tim Starks
People walk by the Wall Street Bull near the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on August 10, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images) SEC fines brokerage firms over email hacks, customer data exposure Collectively, the companies will pay $750,000. Aug 31, 2021 By Tim Starks
U.S. President Joe Biden speaks during a meeting about cybersecurity in the East Room of the White House on August 25, 2021 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images) White House cyber summit with private sector nets impressive gains, but points to considerable work needed ahead "A couple folks have struggled with the idea that we're going to pat companies on the back for doing things they should already be doing," said one… Aug 26, 2021 By Tim Starks
WASHINGTON, DC – AUGUST 25: U.S. President Joe Biden speaks during a meeting about cybersecurity in the East Room of the White House. Members of the Biden cabinet, national security team and leaders from the private sector attended the meeting about improving the nation’s cybersecurity. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images) White House rolls out pipeline, supply chain security initiatives as companies pledge billions in cyber spending Companies also will offer cyber tools and training after a private sector cybersecurity summit at the White House. Aug 25, 2021 By Tim Starks
Police in Amsterdam. (Getty Images) Dutch police bust alleged ‘Fraud Family’ phishing service members The law enforcement action focused on an organization that sells phishing services to less-skilled crooks. Jul 23, 2021 By Tim Starks