Bye-bye Bitcoin: Marine Corps bans cryptocurrency mining on government devices
Marines also are prohibited from having gaming, dating or gambling platforms on their government-furnished mobile devices.
By Harm Venhuizen
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Proposed rule banning Chinese tech needs to consider small contractors, senators warn
As the U.S. government begins to implement a regulation banning use of Chinese telecommunications technology, two lawmakers want to small businesses are not negatively impacted.
By Andrew Eversden
How 5G is the key to protecting US interests
Preserving the United States' dominance in the technology sector is a must for national security and to curb China’s global push for power.
By James “Spider” Marks
Huawei hit by US export controls, potential import ban
A Trump administration executive order declares a national economic emergency that empowers the government to ban the technology and services of "foreign adversaries" deemed to pose "unacceptable risks" to national security — including from cyberespionage and sabotage.
Courtrooms to canola fields: Huawei-US tensions span globe
Washington is trying to persuade European and other allies to shun the biggest maker of network technology as their phone carriers invest billions of dollars in upgrading to next-generation communications.
Fitbits and fitness-tracking devices banned for deployed troops
Announcement is latest to tighten security as device data exposes vulnerabilities.
By Tara Copp, AP
How a zero trust model can help agencies evolve against digital threats
Government agencies are realizing traditional perimeter security must become a thing of the past.
By Patrick Sullivan
Are Trump and Republicans headed for a cybersecurity showdown?
A meeting between President Donald Trump and top GOP senators over the risks and regulation of Chinese telecom ZTE could indicate the administration's cyber strategy.
Kaspersky woes grow after ‘confirmed malicious’ accusation
The Russia-based company faced a tumultuous three days after accusations its software was a sieve for authorities in Moscow.
By Justin Lynch
Trump visa limits could hurt American tech
New rules for Chinese students could limit their interaction with U.S.-born technology, such as AI. But is that a good thing?
By Aaron Mehta
Personal devices banned from West Wing, citing security concerns
The White House has banned the use of personal devices by staff and visitors to the West Wing, according to a statement issued Thursday by White House press secretary Sarah Sanders.
By Jessie Bur
Confusion hits consumer market over US ban of Kaspersky
Best Buy and Office Depot said they will no longer sell software made by the Russian company, although one security researcher said most consumers don’t need to be alarmed.
By Joseph Pisani and Ryan Nakashima, The Associated Press