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TSA pushes aviation sector to shore up cybersecurity |
Transportation security officials will now require some airports and aircraft operators to take steps to improve their cybersecurity posture. |
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has issued new mandates requiring certain TSA-regulated airport and aircraft operators to put in place measures that will strengthen their cyber defenses as cyberattacks continue to rise and target critical sectors. The agency said the order is part of the Department of Homeland Security's efforts to enhance the cybersecurity resilience of U.S. critical sectors. "Protecting our nation's transportation system is our highest priority and TSA will continue to work closely with industry stakeholders across all transportation modes to reduce cybersecurity risks and improve cyber resilience to support safe, secure and efficient travel," said TSA Administrator David Pekoske in a statement. "This amendment to the aviation security programs extends similar performance-based requirements that currently apply to other transportation system critical infrastructure," he added. The new regulations would require the aviation sector to "develop an approved implementation plan that describes measures they are taking to improve their cybersecurity resilience." Last week, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) introduced a similar mandate for the water sector. The order requires states to assess cybersecurity as part of their audits on public drinking systems. "Cyber-attacks against critical infrastructure facilities, including drinking water systems, are increasing, and public water systems are vulnerable," EPA Assistant Administrator Radhika Fox said in a statement. "EPA is taking action to protect our public water systems by issuing this memorandum requiring states to audit the cybersecurity practices of local water systems." |
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Humane Inc., a startup founded by former Apple executives, announced it has raised $100 million in the latest round of investments and has partnered with OpenAI — the creator of the widely popular ChatGPT tool. In a news release, the company said the latest round of investments was led by Kindred Ventures which included significant participation from SK Networks, Microsoft, LG Technology Ventures, and Volvo Cars’ Tech … |
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| FBI Director Christopher Wray on Wednesday reaffirmed to lawmakers that TikTok poses a national security and privacy concern, potentially collecting and controlling the data of millions of Americans and swaying public opinion. Wray, who was testifying before the Senate Intelligence Committee on worldwide threats, agreed with lawmakers that TikTok, which is owned by Chinese-based company ByteDance, has the ability to collect … |
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The rise of generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools like the increasingly popular ChatGPT and rival chatbots is leading to concerns about potential national security risks and implications. The tools are being rolled out to date with guardrails largely set by the tech industry. That raises concerns about how those tools may be abused by malicious actors or simply go awry through commercial use, according to experts. … |
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Tesla is under a new federal investigation after multiple reports of incidents in which the steering wheels of the company's 2023 model vehicles have fallen completely off while driving. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened a probe last week into the company, according to the filing, saying it was made aware of two instances of 2023 Model Y vehicles steering wheels’ suffering "complete detachment" … |
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Amazon's doorbell poses privacy loophole |
Amazon's Ring video doorbell is stoking new privacy debates and raising concerns for advocates and Democratic lawmakers, Politico reported. |
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Hawley: TikTok whistleblower alleged data abuse |
A former employee of TikTok's parent company ByteDance alleged TikTok's controls on U.S. user data are weaker than what the company states, Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) said in a letter to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, according to an Axios report. |
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Upcoming news themes and events we're watching: |
- The House Homeland Security Committee will hold a hearing titled "Confronting Threats Posed by the Chinese Communist Party to the U.S. Homeland" on Thursday at 9 a.m.
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Dutch government to restrict sales of processor chip tech |
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The Dutch government announced Wednesday that it is planning on imposing additional restrictions on the export of machines that make advanced processor chips, joining a U.S. push that aims at limiting China’s access to materials used to make such chips. Dutch Minister … |
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Trade Commission is investigating Elon Musk's mass layoffs at Twitter and trying to obtain his internal communications as part of ongoing oversight into the social media company's privacy and cybersecurity practices, according to documents described in a congressional … |
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President Biden this week is turning to his budget proposal to go on the attack against Republicans and help make the case for his reelection but some … Read more |
| Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) on Wednesday announced he will vote against Daniel Werfel, President Biden's choice to head the Internal Revenue Service, … Read more |
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