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Obama Proposes $14 Billion Cybersecurity Budget for Fiscal Year 2016

US President Barack Obama has proposed a $3.99 trillion budget for fiscal year 2016 on Monday that includes $14 billion for boosting cybersecurity programs in the country. Continue reading

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New York Positioned to Lead Cybersecurity Law Reform Following Obama’s National Proposal

New York state attorney general Eric T. Schneiderman intends to beat the entire US to implementing new laws on data security. On the heels of President Obama’s Tuesday speech proposing new cybersecurity legislation, Schneiderman announced a new law that “will be the strongest, most comprehensive in the nation.” A plethora… Continue reading

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New US Cybersecurity Legislation Faces Criticism from Privacy Groups Who Want NSA Reform First

As part of his series of State of the Union Address previews, US President Barack Obama spoke at the National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center on Tuesday afternoon. He announced his intention to introduce new legislation to more easily prosecute cyber criminals and promote the flow of information regarding cyber… Continue reading

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Security Experts Believe Former Sony Employee, Not North Korea, Behind Breach

The massive Sony data breach was carried out by an international group including a former employee, according to security firm Norse. This is in contrast to popular belief that North Korea was behind the breach, a belief confirmed by the FBI and President Obama on Dec. 19. Continue reading

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North Korea Responsible for Sony Hack, According to the FBI

The FBI directly accused North Korea of the hacking attack at Sony Pictures. According to the New York Times, this is the first time our government has accused leaders of a foreign nation of a cyberattack in the US. The President is scheduled to address the nation at 1:30 p.m.… Continue reading

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