Ryan Lovelace

Ransomware gangs hit by cyber pros in private sector, American agencies

Ransomware gangs are beginning to suffer body blows from cybersecurity professionals working for the private sector and federal agencies.

October 25, 2021

With its social media biz under siege, Facebook looks to build a new ‘metaverse’ empire

Facebook is not happy with this world and believes it can build a new reality. Amid a crush of bad publicity, governmental scrutiny and growing competition for its social media business, the company is hiring workers and making products to create the "metaverse.

October 22, 2021

People tried to register accounts before Trump’s social platform launches

People moved quickly to register accounts on former President Donald Trump's new social media platform before its formal launch next year.

October 21, 2021

Trial of accused Saudi spy at Twitter delayed until next year

A federal court has delayed the trial of a former Twitter employee who is accused of using the social media platform to spy for the Saudi government on its critics.

October 20, 2021

‘Huawei on Wings’: FCC member wants to block taxpayer dollars from buying Chinese drones

A member of the Federal Communications Commission wants to kick-start the process of thwarting the Biden administration from spending taxpayer dollars on Chinese drones from a company blacklisted by the Trump administration and warned about by President Biden's Pentagon.

October 20, 2021

Lawmakers accuse Amazon of misleading Congress about its business practices

Five House Judiciary Committee lawmakers are threatening to request a Justice Department probe of Amazon, saying the company misled Congress about its business practices in India.

October 18, 2021

TV station owner Sinclair hit with ransomware attack, news broadcasts disrupted

Television station owner Sinclair said Monday a ransomware attack disrupted its network, interfering with news broadcasts across the company's 185 stations over the weekend.

October 18, 2021

Biden administration warning of cyberattacks on U.S. water systems

The Biden administration is warning the public about cyber threats against U.S. water systems that may affect clean drinking water in communities nationwide.

October 15, 2021

Microsoft closing LinkedIn in China, creating new version to follow communist party rules

Microsoft is closing down its LinkedIn product in China and developing a new version of the platform that will follow Chinese Communist Party rules.

October 14, 2021

House Dems float ‘Justice Against Malicious Algorithms Act’ to strip Big Tech’s liability protection

House Democrats on Thursday announced new legislation to remove legal liability protections for popular tech platforms that use an algorithm to recommend content that may contribute to real-world harm.

October 14, 2021

Air Force embraces former software chief who quit, warned China is winning AI competition

The Air Force says it sought the input of Nicolas Chaillan, its former chief software officer, after he quit and publicly warned that China is winning the artificial intelligence race. Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall is said to have personally thanked Mr. Chaillan "for his contributions" to the service.

October 13, 2021

‘Pretty alarming’: Biden administration ignored Pentagon concerns with Chinese drone purchase

The Biden administration ignored an explicit warning from the Pentagon about "cybersecurity concerns" tied to Chinese-made drones and drone parts, proceeding with the purchase of just such materials from a top Chinese company the Trump administration had previously blacklisted for national security reasons.

October 12, 2021

‘Wake up’: Ex-Air Force software officer warns China is winning AI battle

The Air Force's first chief software officer has quit and is warning that the U.S. is losing the cyber and artificial intelligence race with China.

October 11, 2021

Dems criticize inaction, agenda as Biden’s grip on allies weakens

President Biden's grip on his supporters is weakening, as a prominent Democrat is distancing himself from the president ahead of an election and a leading congressional Democrat says voters do not fully understand Mr. Biden's agenda.

October 10, 2021

Ratcliffe hits Biden administration for allegedly buying drones from China

Former Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe said Sunday that the Biden administration is buying drones from a Chinese technology company that the Trump administration had restricted from doing business in the U.S. because of national security concerns.

October 10, 2021

Dr. Fauci offers his OK on Halloween fun: ‘You can get out there’

Americans should feel comfortable celebrating the upcoming Halloween holiday with their kids, according to Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.

October 10, 2021

Sen. Klobuchar blames vaccine skepticism on social media

Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Minnesota Democrat, said Sunday that social media companies bear responsibility for Americans' reluctance to get COVID-19 vaccines.

October 10, 2021

Facebook’s Nick Clegg on improving platform: ‘There are certain things only lawmakers can do’

Facebook Vice President Nick Clegg said his company is counting on Congress to take action that will change how his platform does its business.

October 10, 2021

Google and YouTube to stop ads that contradict ‘scientific consensus’ on climate change

Google and YouTube said they will block ads that they believe are challenging the "scientific consensus" on climate change.

October 8, 2021

Trump asks judge to force Facebook to reinstate his account

Former President Donald Trump on Thursday asked a federal judge to force Facebook to reinstate his account.

October 7, 2021