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An executive order was signed by President Biden prohibiting the use of commercial spyware that pose risks to national security or human rights. 

The U.S. and Costa Rica will collaborate on cybersecurity with the U.S. planning to provide $25M to strengthen Costa Rica’s digital infrastructure.

Iowa school districts have been the target of several "swatting calls" referencing an alleged active shooter on/near the school's campus.

Pennsylvania State Police Captain Michaelann Andrusiak was appointed as Director of the Governor's Office of Homeland Security.    

Susan Ferensic has been named as the assistant director of the Weapons of Mass Destruction Directorate (WMDD) at FBI Headquarters.

In response to the IRS warning against tax-based phishing attempts, the city of Philadelphia released cybersecurity recommendations to protect data.

Recently signed legislation will require state agencies and government contractors to report cybersecurity incidents within 72 hours of an incident.

Earlier this week 13 new members were appointed to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Cybersecurity Advisory Committee (CSAC).

Maine's new workplace safety plan for state and local government workers has been certified by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. 

Cybercrime is transitioning from targets of opportunity to focused targets of choice and the shift is bad news for government agencies.