All articles tagged with #information sharing
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The New York Times
Top Senators from the Armed Services Committee criticized the Pentagon for not sharing key information and legal justifications regarding its strikes on marine vessels during the Trump administration, despite repeated requests for documentation.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by ABC News
Russian Ambassador to the United States Anatoly Antonov stated that the US did not pass along any concrete information before the deadly terrorist attack in Moscow, despite the US State Department's claim of sharing information in accordance with its "duty to warn" policy. The attack killed at least 133 people, with dozens more injured, and the search for bodies continued. Antonov questioned whether the US officials had shared all available information with Russia prior to the attack.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Reuters
A U.S.-led alliance of 40 countries is set to sign a pledge to never pay ransom to cybercriminals and work towards eliminating their funding mechanism, according to a senior White House official. The International Counter Ransomware Initiative aims to address the growing number of ransomware attacks worldwide, with the United States being the most affected. The alliance plans to enhance information sharing about ransom payment accounts and create two information-sharing platforms. Partner countries will share a "black list" of digital wallets used for ransomware payments, and artificial intelligence will be used to analyze blockchain for identifying illicit funds.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Business Insider
Canadians are struggling to share vital news about ongoing wildfires in western Canada due to Meta's ban on viewing and sharing news content on its platforms. The ban, implemented in response to a bill requiring companies like Meta to pay news outlets for content, has been criticized by Canada's Heritage Minister as "reckless." Residents have resorted to copying and pasting news articles and sharing partial screenshots to keep each other updated. Over 200 active wildfires are currently burning in the Northwest Territories, with evacuations underway, while British Columbia has declared a state of emergency due to nearly 400 wildfires. Meta claims that people in Canada can still use features like Safety Check to access updates from reputable sources.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Reuters
The Canadian government has demanded that Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, lift its ban on domestic news in order to allow people to share crucial information about wildfires in the country. Meta implemented the ban in response to a new law requiring internet giants to pay for news articles. Some individuals affected by the wildfires have expressed frustration that they are unable to share important data due to the ban. Canadian officials have criticized Meta's decision and called for its reversal, emphasizing the importance of access to information during such emergencies.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Register
The head of the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Jen Easterly, highlighted the close operational relationship between the US and Ukraine in terms of information sharing and cybersecurity cooperation. Easterly stated that the partnership with Ukraine over the past year has been the closest the US has worked with any foreign partner. The collaboration has resulted in the sharing of threat intelligence and training to help Ukraine combat cyber intrusions and disruptions. Both countries have learned from each other's experiences in dealing with cyberwarfare. The relationship with Ukraine has also provided valuable insights for the US in preparing for potential cyber conflicts with other nations.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CoinDesk
BlackRock's application for a spot bitcoin ETF in the U.S. includes a mechanism that allows suspicious trades to be flagged to authorities. The application has sparked a wave of follow-on filings with surveillance-sharing agreements. However, what may influence the SEC's decision is an information-sharing deal that gives regulators the right to demand additional background information. This agreement allows regulators and ETF providers to pull data from the exchange, including personally identifiable information. The inclusion of an information-sharing agreement, rather than just surveillance sharing, is seen as a positive step towards approval by the SEC.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Reuters
Japan and South Korea are set to agree to link their radars via a US system to share real-time information on North Korea's ballistic missiles. Defence ministers from Japan, South Korea and the United States plan to reach an agreement on the sidelines of an Asian defence summit to be held in Singapore early next month. Ties between the United States' Asian allies have warmed in recent months in the face of the North Korean threat.