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Biden administration urges Congress to renew warrantless surveillance law

Section 702 cast as an essential tool to gather intelligence about terrorists and other foreign targets located overseas

The Guardian - US

Biden administration launches push to renew key foreign surveillance tool

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration on Tuesday called on Congress to reauthorize a key surveillance law before it expires at the end of the year, touting it as a cornerstone of national security even as officials work to address past criticisms that it has information on Americans as well.

Tribune News Service

iPhone passcode theft: how to protect yourself

Some tips to protect your iPhone from thieves who know your passcode

Evening Standard

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HHS: We’ll do more to protect your health information’s privacy, speed health care investigations

Among other steps, the agency’s Office of Civil Rights is being reorganized to better investigate complaints of violations of HIPAA, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.

Chicago Sun-Times

Companies hooked by phishing attacks sky rockets

A new report has revealed a 60 per cent increase in companies suffering financial losses from phishing attacks.

AAP

US officials make case for renewal of surveillance powers

Biden administration officials are urging Congress to renew a surveillance program that the U.S. government has long seen as vital in countering overseas threats of terrorism, cyberattacks and espionage operations

The Independent UK

US Marshals Service struck by ‘major’ ransomware attack

Hack discovered on 17 February and reported to Justice Department

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Ransomware attack on US Marshals compromises sensitive information

Federal agency best known for tracking down fugitives suffered security breach on 17 February

The Guardian - US

Ransomware threat surges as Brits suffer millions of attacks in 2022

A string of UK companies have already fallen victim to major cyber-attacks since the start of the year

Evening Standard

Danish parliament urges to remove TikTok over cybersecurity

Denmark parliament has urged lawmakers and employees with the 179-member assembly to against having TikTok on phones as a cybersecurity measure

The Independent UK

Hackers prompt fake air-strike alerts in Russia

MOSCOW: A hacking attack caused some Russian broadcasters to put out a false warning on Tuesday urging people to take shelter from an incoming missile attack, the emergencies ministry said.

Bangkok Post

Record number of countries enforced internet shutdowns in 2022 – report

Access to internet services restricted 187 times by 35 countries says new research, with India, Iran and Myanmar repeatedly enforcing blackouts

The Guardian - UK

Australia has a new cybersecurity agenda. Two key questions lie at its heart

The federal government is pursuing a new cybersecurity agenda in the wake of last year’s major cyber breaches with Optus and Medibank.

The Conversation

Man loses B16m in call centre scam

The Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) is warning people not to fall for calls by scammers pretending to be staff from the Department of Internal Trade after one such crook allegedly embezzled 16 million baht from his victim's bank account.

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The Independent UK

Harry and Meghan’s foundation honours civil rights activist

Nabiha Syed, CEO of The Markup, won the 2023 award for her work on race and technology.

The Independent UK

EXPLAINER: Canada latest to ban TikTok on government phones

Canada is banning TikTok from all government-issued mobile devices and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says might be a first step to further action

The Independent UK

TikTok banned on all Canadian government mobile devices

Canada is banning TikTok from all government-issued mobile devices, reflecting widening worries from Western officials over the Chinese-owned video sharing app

Irish Mirror

Gardaí issue warning after woman spots hidden camera in shower and man jailed

The photo was taken via a hidden camera in her shower, and the man responsible was sentenced to 12 months in prison

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The Independent UK

Feds promise to trim backlog of health care investigations

Federal officials say they’re working to cut down on a growing backlog of complaints lodged against health care providers and government agencies by patients who claim their civil rights or privacy have been violated

Wales Online

Warning over 'Apple bug' giving hackers access to photos and messages and how to stop it

Cybersecurity experts have offered advice on how to protect your device and stop criminals retrieving messages and photos

The Guardian - AU

Labor plan to beef up government’s cyber powers faces Senate block

A paper expanding on greater ability to intervene during hacks – especially on private companies – causes alarm among Coalition and Greens

Birmingham Post

Western Gateway boss says energy and rail ‘top of strategic priorities’

The cross-border organisation is made up of local authorities and local enterprise partnerships in the West of England and South Wales, and is designed to play a leading role in boosting the region’s economic fortunes

Asharq Al-Awsat

Huawei Dominates MWC Mobile Tech Fair Despite US Sanctions

A contingent of Chinese companies led by technology giant Huawei is turning out in force to the world’s biggest wireless trade fair, aiming to show their muscle in the face of Huawei’s blacklisting by Western nations concerned about cybersecurity and escalating tensions with the US over TikTok, spy balloons and…

Reuters

Australia plans to reform cyber security rules, set up agency

The Australian government on Monday said it planned to overhaul its cyber security rules and set up an agency to oversee government investment in the field and help coordinate responses to hacker attacks.

ABC News

Federal government to rewrite cyber laws after Optus, Medibank hacks

Australia's home affairs minister says the nation's cyber laws were "bloody useless" during the Optus hack, as the federal government announces an overhaul of cyber policy.

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