Author: Max Smith

In a recent report, U.S. Cybersecurity Posture The report examined efforts to improve the overall cybersecurity of the United States and assessed progress toward achieving 2023 goals. National Cybersecurity StrategyThe report is full of praise, many of which are well-deserved, highlighting the fact that 33 of the 36 initiatives were completed on time, a feat that is certainly worthy of celebration. Trends driving the implementation include risks to critical infrastructure, a rampant ransomware ecosystem, supply chain concerns, commercial spyware markets, and potential threats from irresponsible use of artificial intelligence. With nearly all initiatives accomplished, the administration appears poised to tackle…

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Executives at China Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC), a giant Chinese shipbuilding company, are reportedly under investigation for alleged financial misconduct and other violations. Caixin International, a Chinese media outlet known for investigative journalism, reported in a June 5 report that financial executive Li Chaokun is the target of the investigation. China's shipbuilding industry is already under pressure after the United States launched a trade investigation into business practices in the shipbuilding industry. Caixin reported that the former chairman of the People's Bank of China's financial department is under investigation for “suspected serious breaches of discipline and law,” which it described as…

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A small group of professional groups representing state and local governments on Monday urged congressional leaders to retain $100 million in future cybersecurity funding already approved through the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program. In a letter, seven groups, including the National Association of State Chief Information Officers, the National Governors Association and the National League of Cities, called for continued allocation of $1 billion in cybersecurity funding authorized by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021. Alex Whitaker, NASCIO's director of government relations, told StateScoop that the letter was prompted by rumors that state and local grant programs…

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The Foundation for Defense of Democracies has made some strong recommendations to executive branches, Congress and the healthcare ecosystem as a starting point for addressing the plethora of cybersecurity crimes against the healthcare sector. While the new report highlights more third-party managed IT services, even part-time, by resource-strapped provider organizations and more cyber hygiene training for employees, most of the recommendations from the Foundation for Defense of Democracies are government-imposed. “The health and well-being of the American people depend on it,” the authors said in the new report. Why is this important? In its report, “Healthcare Cybersecurity Needs an Inspection,”…

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The China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) is stepping up inspections of companies seeking initial public offerings. The aim is to stimulate the secondary market and slow the pace of new fundraising as regulatory action, including the seizure of senior executives' phones and laptops, has led a growing number of companies to withdraw their IPO applications. The China Securities Regulatory Commission said in April it would conduct inspections of 20% of companies hoping to go public in 2024, four times its target from last year. The commission, which tightened regulations in March, reportedly wants to ensure that only top-tier companies –…

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The Florida High School Athletic Association passed a NIL bill that would allow high school student-athletes to profit from their name, image and likeness.The decision is set to go into effect before the start of Florida's 2024-25 high school season.Tuesday's ruling makes Florida the 36th state to allow student-athletes to profit from the use of their name, image and likeness.Welcome to the NIL era of Florida high school sports.The Florida High School Athletic Association unanimously passed a NIL bill that would allow high school athletes to profit from their name, image and likeness.Big changes will come to Florida high school…

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As fall outWhile the massive streaming success of has viewers eagerly awaiting season two, another video game adaptation is on the way for Amazon Prime members. It looks like the company is moving from the weird and wild post-apocalyptic wasteland to the equally unconventional and unpredictable Japanese criminal underworld. If you're a fan of the game, you already know what I'm talking about, and if you're not, you'll soon find out, because Like a Dragon 7: Where Light and Darkness Go I'm really looking forward to it being made into a live-action movie!Prime Video announced that the six-episode series will…

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Christian McCaffrey's new contract makes him the NFL's highest-paid running back. (AP Photo/Doug Benc)San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey signed a two-year contract extension averaging $19 million per season.According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, McCaffrey, the 2023 NFL Offensive Player of the Year, will see an $8 million salary increase and $24 million in guaranteed money. McCaffrey was set to make $11.8 million for the 2024 NFL season under the contract he signed while with the Carolina Panthers.The raise makes McCaffrey, who turns 28 on Friday, the highest-paid running back in the NFL. McCaffrey is currently under contract through the…

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