Cybersecurity reporter for @politico, Austin, TX native, history nerd, TexMex snob. Follow Instagram @maggiemiller_reports. Tips? Send to mmiller@politico.com
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Today is my first day with @politico covering cybersecurity, and I am excited to get started after a relaxing two week break! Send me stories, tips, cute animal pics, or all of the above to mmiller@politico.com
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CISA Director @CISAJen told the crowd at DEFCON that the biggest issue that keeps her up at night is "battling the bureaucracy" to be on par with the private sector, both in terms of being able to keep up with cyber threats and to be faster at hiring.
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NEW: Al Jazeera anchor @ghadaoueiss today filed suit against Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and almost two dozen other Saudi and UAE officials and U.S. citizens for allegedly launching a hack and leak operation aimed at undermining her career thehill.com/policy/cybersecu…
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Cyber journalist @KimZetter is currently using her keynote address at Black Hat to give a masterclass on how to communicate the last decade of cyber threat stories, in particular on election security. Great to see a journalist of her caliber getting the spotlight!
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My first (free) story from the past few days in Tallinn: I went inside NATO’s Cyber Coalition exercise, where over 1,000 professionals from NATO countries and allies responded to a massive simulated cyberattack that drew lessons from the Ukraine conflict politico.com/news/2022/12/03…
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Fun fact I learned today: Country legend Chris Stapleton is brothers with senior FBI Agent Herb Stapleton, and they are speaking on a panel about the music industry and AI at RSA. You might say the music industry is…starting over
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Sen. Rand Paul, soon to be chair of the Senate Homeland Security Committee, told me today that his plan for CISA is to either work to eliminate it, or severely curtail its powers. Read more here: politico.com/news/2024/11/14…
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Personal update: While some people have picked up baking bread or painting as a quarantine hobby, mine has been relearning to walk, and today was the first time since Feb. 24 that I could walk unaided. Very thankful for essential workers including my physical therapist!
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Easterly just shouted out my hometown of Austin, TX, highlighting the city's 3-1-1 city services hotline which she said receives a high volume of calls about cyber issues. Easterly said there will now be trained cyber students waiting to take these calls.
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NEW: A group of bipartisan House and Senate lawmakers led by @RepSpanberger and @brianschatz today introduced a bill to help track cybercrime thehill.com/policy/cybersecu…
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There’s always a cyber angle (with @joshua_sisco) politico.com/news/2023/01/23…
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.@RepMarkGreen takes the gavel for the House Homeland Security Committee, which has jurisdiction over CISA and other cyber policy areas.
NEWS: Rep. Mark GREEN (R-Tenn.) wins the Homeland Security gavel, I'm told.
He beat out Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-Texas).
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New with @JGedeon1: At least 128 members of Congress, predominantly House Democrats, were the target of an Israeli-linked operation to spread pro-Israel content amid the war in Gaza. politico.com/news/2024/06/05…
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While in Estonia, I also had the chance to meet with some of the country's top cybersecurity leaders, who gave me an update on steps Estonia has taken to help Ukraine in its fight against Russian cyberattacks. More here: politico.com/news/2022/12/07…
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Ukraine's Ministry of Defense just confirmed its systems are being targeted by a DDoS attack. No official attribution at this time
❗️Сайт МОУ зазнав, ймовірно, DDoS-атаки: фіксувалася надмірна кількість звернень на секунду.
Проводяться техроботи з відновлення штатного функціонування.
Комунікація через сторінки в FB та Twitter, сайти АрміяInform armyinform.com.ua та Армія FM armyfm.com.ua.
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All these years later, finally made it to RSA. If you’re in SF this week and see a stressed out reporter frantically downing coffee, come say hi!
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One event just postponed was a Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs subcommittee hearing on state and local cybersecurity. A spokesperson for @SenatorHassan, the top subcommittee Dem, told reporters in an email that she is "extremely frustrated" about the delay.
Some NEWS that only procedure nerds will care about! Senate Democrats invoked the two-hour rule to prevent committees from meeting as a protest tactic on the SCOTUS fight, per Democratic leadership aide.
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The civil lawsuit, filed in Florida, comes months after Oueiss detailed online attacks aimed at her in an op-ed for The Washington Post, which involved hacked pictures from her phone being doctored and posted on social media washingtonpost.com/opinions/…
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The Justice Department announced indictments today against three Iranians alleged to have carried out hundreds of cyberattakcs against US critical infrastructre groups and organzations in multiple other countries. politico.com/news/2022/09/14…
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Exclusive with @laraseligman: The Pentagon today is publishing a new cyber strategy, which aims to overhaul DOD’s approach to cyberattacks after years of bruising attacks against US networks: politico.com/news/2023/09/12…
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Attention Capitol Hill press secretaries: For the next six weeks, expect a lot of emailed comment requests from your friendly movement-limited cybersecurity reporter
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Some personal/professional news: Beginning Monday, I will be starting as a Cybersecurity reporter at @thehill with today marking my last day with @InsideCyber. I will dearly miss the team at IWP, but I’m excited for this new opportunity!
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Celebrated the National Press Foundation awards with the first photo together of @thehill’s cyber/tech team @birnbaum_e @chrisismills
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Working from home update: I’ve remotely covered three events/press conferences today, I have the biggest splint of all time for another three weeks as my foot heals from surgery, and I’ve got a head start on everyone at staying home to keep away from coronavirus
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This building survived through the French Revolution, two world wars, and several other conflicts. So, so incredibly sad to see this.
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I can only assume I got hacked by Twitter last night, as a strange blue check mark popped up by my name today #verified
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Had the chance to profile @C_Painter for The Hill, who went in-depth on ongoing efforts to strengthen cybersecurity at the State Department thehill.com/policy/cybersecu…
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The White House just released a fact sheet on strengthening cybersecurity, pointing to “evolving intelligence that Russia may be exploring options for potential cyberattacks.”
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Scooplet (as they say): @RepSpanberger is strongly urging Meta, Snapchat, Twitter and TikTok to take action to remove content promoting human trafficking and drug smuggling. Full story (for Pros) here: subscriber.politicopro.com/a…
We are seeing an uptick in cartels using social media to recruit drivers to smuggle migrants.
Today, as law enforcement work tirelessly to disrupt these networks, I urged the CEOS of TikTok, Meta, Twitter, and Snapchat to do more to remove this content.
subscriber.politicopro.com/a…
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Senate Intelligence Committee Vice Chair @MarkWarner just put out a statement seeking to reassure voters about election security, emphasizing that the president “should not be aiding and abetting foreign adversaries” looking to undermine elections.
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Thank you to all my colleagues and other members of the media on Capitol Hill today. I am in awe of you, and thinking of you and your safety on this horrific day.
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I’m at @AtlanticCouncil this morning where top leaders are discussing the National Cyber Strategy. @CISAJen just said that CISA will soon release a “multi seal” product with international and other federal partners on principles for ensuring products are secure by design.
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CISA Director @CISAJen just made the case during her BlackHat talk for calling hacking groups, among other names, “Dufus Dingo,” and personally? I’m getting big Lion King vibes.
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Taking care of a friend’s dog for the day, and I look up and see this. There is now a new stock photo for friendship/world peace
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Russia's cyber diplomats are increasingly iced out at international gatherings, while NATO cyber policy is only getting stronger, according to the U.S.'s top cyber diplomat. Read more from me and @ericgeller's interview with @StateDept's Nathaniel Fick: politico.com/news/2022/11/23…
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On a personal note, I turned another year older today. While it’s feels almost wrong to celebrate right now given the state of the country, I am so thankful for friends who surprise me with brunch and underline my gratitude for health and happiness.
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NEW: Illia Vitiuk, cyber chief at Ukraine’s Security Service, told me that Russia is “becoming more vigorous” in its cyber operations, including stationing APT groups on the front lines to more easily access captured equipment. For Pros here: subscriber.politicopro.com/a…
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The new coronavirus relief package from House Dems includes $3.6 billion in "election resilience" funds for states, an addition Democrats and voting rights groups have been clamoring for over the past weeks. Read the bill here: thehill.com/homenews/house/4…
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The Hill released its "Century of the Woman" list yesterday, and I was thrilled to write about five of these women. One was Dolly Parton, who told me about her passion for her Imagination Library program, which has seen huge growth during the pandemic. thehill.com/100-women-who-ha…
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Because of COVID-19 travel restrictions, I haven’t gotten to see my Dutch sister and brother-in-law in over two years. Tonight, they are in DC, and it’s already the best Thanksgiving ever
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I got to chat with @CISAgov's Kiersten Todt last week about the agency's new initiative to zero in on corporate cyber responsibility, including working with industry to create "a series of best practices" on this topic. Read a teaser of the story in today's (free) MC:
CISA’s got a plan to strengthen corporate cybersecurity ift.tt/D5fSM3e
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New with @johnnysaks130: We talked to the State Department’s IT leaders about how the agency spotted and rooted out Chinese hackers compromising agency emails in June. Turns out, they’d been watching and planning for this exploitation for two years: politico.com/news/2023/09/15…
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I normally hate selfies, but when they involve getting a life-saving, cutting-edge, miracle of a vaccine, I’m on board. So grateful to everyone involved in the creation and distribution process, and the doctors and essential workers on the front lines of this last awful year
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Taking an extremely educated guess that this is pretty much every cybersecurity reporter after the past 24 hour news cycle
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In today's @MorningCybersec: Russian GRU-linked hackers are behind faked websites under the banner of Ukrainian telecom companies as part of a phishing campaign against Ukrainians, per a report from from @RecordedFuture politico.com/newsletters/wee…
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I profiled @CISAKrebs in February. He pointed to his five kids as motivation, saying “I want them to be able to vote, when they get to 18, and have confidence in the process. I want [to secure] the systems and the networks that they’re going to depend upon in the future."
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Sen. Angus King, co-chair of the Cyberspace Solarium Commission and a potential candidate for DNI under President-elect Biden, says in a statement just out that "by firing Mr. Krebs for simply doing his job, President Trump is inflicting severe damage on all Americans."
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As we head into the weekend, I am tweeting out this photo of cherry blossoms outside my apartment to emphasize that these trees are all over the city. Skip the Tidal Basin, take a walk around the neighborhood instead, and keep yourself and others healthy
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Got to take a break from cyber and write about another interest, thanks to @benpauker for the edit and letting me dive into coverage of the new king, and also thanks to @zoyashef for the assist: politico.com/news/2022/09/11…
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Continuing my thread on cute Capitol Hill dogs, here’s one wearing a Washington Nationals jersey and being ridiculously adorable today.
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Our one major break at BlackHat yesterday, and it says a lot about the frigid intensity of the Mandalay Bay AC that we opted for a taste of 109 degrees instead.
Cyber journo peeps getting some much needed sun at #BlackHat2024 — @magmill95 @JGedeon1 @samsabin923
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My new piece out this morning, just put over the paywall: politico.com/news/2022/10/05…
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DC tech/cyber reporters proving that Zoom is both great for stories and happy hours @birnbaum_e @chrisismills @BrendanBordelon @viaCristiano @rebeccamkern @TonyaJoRiley
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If you happen to be in the Austin next month (*cough* SXSW *cough*), pick up a copy of Neighbors of Tarrytown to read a feature on my dad’s career as a Scottish folksong singer...but also mostly to enjoy how big Roscoe’s ears are
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Besides reporting (and more to come there) I also had the chance to explore Tallinn a bit, which is one of the best preserved Medieval cities in Europe. A truly stunning city, and I can’t recommend a visit enough, particularly if you’re a history nerd AND work in cybersecurity!
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From my colleagues @nahaltoosi @RobbieGramer and @carmenpaun: The Trump administration’s directive to halt foreign aid is interrupting efforts by groups to remove landlines, halt the spread of HIV, and tackling food insecurity: politico.com/news/2025/01/27…
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Included in President Biden's national strategy for combatting COVID-19 is a requirement for the DNI to "lead an assessment" of cyber threats and foreign interference targeting the vaccine effort. Read the full plan here: whitehouse.gov/wp-content/up…
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With @JGedeon1: Internet blackout in Gaza amid an expanded Israeli bombardment politico.com/news/2023/10/27…
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SCOOP with @laraseligman: President Biden has nominated Cyber Command No. 2 Lt. Gen. Timothy Haugh to lead the NSA and Cyber Command, replacing Gen. Paul Nakasone politico.com/news/2023/05/23…
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Back on impeachment stakeout duty today, and this dog is 100/10 the best thing I’ll see all day
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Looking forward to moderating this event next week!
🇺🇸🇷🇺 15 FEB 10:00 AM EST - Can the US and Europe create a united front to combat cyberattacks from the Kremlin? Join @C_C_Krebs, @IlvesToomas, @apolyakova @nicoleperlroth & @magmill95 for insights into the implications of Russia’s cyberwarfare tactics. cepa.org/event/russias-cyber…
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My first week ended on a busy day in cyber, and I got to write all about it in @politico Nightly!
Good stuff in your Friday @politico Nightly: @davidsiders takes us through the election firmly lodged in Washington's head: 2024. And @magmill95 looks at the cyber carrots and sticks coming out of Moscow and what it means for Ukraine and the U.S. politico.com/newsletters/pol…
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The annual exercise saw in-person attendance double this year compared to last, and incorporated the types of critical infrastructure cyberattacks seen in Ukraine, such as those on power grids.
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At the @washingtonpost event on securing cyberspace, @RepJohnKatko expressed his support for coming to a consensus in the federal government about what is “considered an act of war” in cyberspace, pointing to unclear lines around NATO’s Article 5 being triggered
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On vacation until May 2, and the out of office is set starting tomorrow morning. If you need me, you better speak the Queen’s English or Dutch until then. 🇬🇧🇳🇱✌️
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The resignation of Sen. Sasse, who is one of four congressional members of the Cyberspace Solarium Commission, on top of the departures of cyber leaders @JimLangevin and @RepJohnKatko, will leave an even bigger gap in cyber leadership on Capitol Hill.
NEWS: Sen. Sasse is expected to take a job with University of Florida and resign his Senate seat in the near future per two people familiar politico.com/news/2022/10/06…
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12 hours later, The Hill Mueller hearings team is escaping the Rayburn building, with or without our sanity. @mchalfant16 @jacq_thomsen @Olivia_Beavers
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DHS Secretary @AliMayorkas warns at the Aspen Security Forum that "the divisiveness in our country is a threat, and I think it is a threat that is exploited by our foreign adversaries.” #AspenSecurity
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Inbox: The House Energy and Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations will hold a hearing July 20 (aka a week from today) on "the growing threat of ransomware." No witnesses have been announced yet, but I'd say they have a few things to discuss.
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I had the chance to sit down with @CISAKrebs earlier this month, who chatted with me about everything from CISA’s work on election security to how he rides his bike to work most mornings
READ: @CISAKrebs sat down with @magmill95 of @thehill to discuss his priorities for #CISA, from #5G to #Protect2020: thehill.com/policy/cybersecu…
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New: CISA Director @CISAJen told me in an interview out today for the Politico Tech podcast that there have been no big changes to Chinese hacking group Volt Typhoon’s activity, despite the Biden administration’s efforts to call them out. Listen here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas…
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Scoop for Pros: Rep. Deluzio and Sens. Casey and Fetterman are urging the Justice Department to open an investigation into the Iran-linked hack of a state water utility that occurred earlier this week: subscriber.politicopro.com/a…
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I have been so privileged to work with @birnbaum_e covering the tech/cyber beats at The Hill. I'll miss her, but @protocol is gaining such a fantastic reporter, and I can't wait to read her future stories!
We're creeping up on @protocol's one-month anniversary, and we're growing! Excited to announce that @thehill's @birnbaum_e and @Entrepreneur's @haydenfield will be reporting for us from DC and NY, respectively. And we're still hiring reporters -- DM if you're interested.
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Words of wisdom from @C_C_Krebs: “Life’s too short to eat bad food” and “life’s too short to work for assholes, so don’t.”
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Moving apartments this weekend, and found around a million press badges from events in the pre-COVID world. Hope to pile some more up in the year to come!
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Ended this wild news week on a positive note when my cousin, a second year resident at an Alabama hospital working with almost no days off, sent me this pic after getting his COVID-19 vaccine. He said he has no symptoms, and hopes “the vaccine will slow the influx” of patients
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The foreign policy/cyber/NatSec beats collide at the Canadian Embassy. Love seeing former coworkers and always friends! @RebeccaBeitsch @HelloLauraKelly
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Perks of working late on Capitol Hill in December include having this festive view greet you on your way home
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I have loved my time working at The Hill, and the colleagues who became friends I’ve had the privilege of working with. I will miss them, but I am very exited for this new opportunity!
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During the world-famous @VotingVillageDC this year, a major theme emerged: The need to ensure that finding vulnerabilities did not feed into the wave of mis and disinformation the grew in the wake of 2020.
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ICYMI: Officials and experts alike are concerned over the real possibility that, in the event of a Chinese invasion of Taiwan, China may target US military and civilian networks with cyberattacks, though US cyber defenses means they could be unsuccessful. politico.com/news/2023/04/15…
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Exclusive: A group of 40 former officials from the last five administrations are out today with report detailing dozens of recommendations for how a future Harris or Trump admin can approach cyber policy: politico.com/news/2024/10/22…
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The bill, which improves how the federal government tracks and analyzes cyber crimes, now heads to President Biden's desk for signature. I wrote about the bill for The Hill when it was first introduced in August: thehill.com/policy/cybersecu…
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Take a moment today to read this incredibly moving and insightful piece from my colleague @scottwongDC. Sums up so eloquently not only his experiences last week, but the trauma of seeing the U.S. Capitol violated
I wrote something personal about the Jan. 6 assault on the Capitol. I hope you will read it
Reporter's essay: Capitol attack was a community invasion, not just an insurrection thehill.com/homenews/house/5…
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