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US to increase scrutiny on cryptocurrency, federal contractors in effort to slow hacking

2 weeks ago
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Written by Tim Starks Oct 6, 2021 | CYBERSCOOP U.S. officials unveiled a suite of cybersecurity initiatives Wednesday, from cracking down on illicit cryptocurrency usages to increasing transparency about data…

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Ransomware gang strikes Iowa agriculture business New Cooperative, the latest hack on food supply chain

1 month ago
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The BlackMatter ransomware gang has struck an Iowa agricultural business, New Cooperative, and is demanding a $5.9 million ransom. Several security researchers first called attention to the hack on Monday,…