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Top DOJ official warns of potential ‘dangerous’ shutdown impact on nation’s cyber defenses

Wednesday, September 27

(WASHINGTON) -- A government shutdown could have a "dangerous" impact on the nation's cyber defenses as well as on state and federal efforts to combat violent crime, a top Justice Department official said Tuesday."The cascading effects of something like this is really, I think,... Read More.

MGM reeling from cyber ‘chaos’ 5 days after attack as Caesars Entertainment says it was hacked too

Thursday, September 14

(NEW YORK) -- Five days after a cyberattack crippled operations of MGM Resorts International, including its signature Las Vegas properties the Bellagio and the MGM Grand, the company said Thursday morning it is still working to resolve issues as another major resort operation, Caesars... Read More.

Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo’s emails hacked in Microsoft cyber breach: Source

Thursday, July 13

(WASHINGTON) -- Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo's emails were hacked as part of the Microsoft cyber breach, according to a source familiar with the investigation.Microsoft's Outlook systems were breached by Chinese hackers, according to the company. The breach was discovered in May.Raimondo’s Commerce Department has... Read More.

Chinese cyber threat ‘unparalleled,’ FBI director says

Thursday, April 27

(WASHINGTON) -- The Chinese cyber threat is "unparalleled" by any other national security challenge seen by the U.S. government, according to FBI Director Christopher Wray.China, seemingly gearing up to invade Taiwan within years or even months, poses the most significant threat to the United... Read More.