Capitol Report: Russia assigned more than 1,000 expert engineers to execute SolarWinds hack, says Microsoft exec
A cyberespionage campaign waged by Russian foreign intelligence on U.S. companies and government institutions was of a scale and sophistication never before seen, technology executives told the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence on Tuesday......»»
Capitol Report: White House plans ‘upcoming executive action’ in response to SolarWinds hack
There will be "an upcoming executive action to address the gaps we've identified in our review of this incident," says a Biden administration official......»»
: Microsoft was breached in SolarWinds cyberattack, in what one exec calls ‘a moment of reckoning’
Microsoft Corp. was breached as part of the massive hack that used a backdoor in SolarWinds software, as part of what the tech giant's president called "effectively an attack on the United States.".....»»
Capitol Report: Bill Gates to speak at U.S. Chamber event on Wednesday
Billionaire Bill Gates is slated to speak Wednesday at a U.S. Chamber of Commerce event, with the Microsoft Corp. co-founder stepping into the spotlight following reports that have raised questions about his behavior......»»
Capitol Report: Companies poised to ramp up lobbying on taxes as Biden plans hikes, expert says
As President Joe Biden proposes a range of tax hikes to fund his big plans for infrastructure and social spending, Corporate America looks set to escalate its Washington lobbying on taxes later this year......»»
US slaps Russia with new sanctions and expels 10 diplomats in retaliation for 2020 election interference and SolarWinds hack
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The US is readying sanctions against Russia over the SolarWinds cyber attack. Here"s a simple explanation of how the massive hack happened and why it"s such a big deal
Federal investigators and cybersecurity experts say that Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service is probably responsible for the attack. SolarWinds.....»»
The Facts and Mystery About Russia’s SolarWinds Hack
The U.S. has sanctioned Russia for the sophisticated and damaging SolarWinds hack in 2020 that alarmed security firms and sent shock waves through the U.S. gover.....»»
: U.S. set to sanction Russia over SolarWinds hack, election interference: reports
The Biden administration is expected to announce sanctions against Russian officials and entities for their alleged roles in election interference and the SolarWinds hack, according to multiple reports Wednesday night......»»
Biden administration sets the stage for retaliation against Russia over SolarWinds, election interference: report
The Biden administration completed an intelligence review of alleged Russian meddling, setting the stage for retaliatory ac.....»»
Capitol Report: Senators to put Robinhood model under microscope again at GameStop hearing
Washington will keep the spotlight on Robinhood and other zero-commission brokers when the Senate Banking Committee holds a hearing on GameStop saga Tuesday at 10 a.m. Eastern, with expert witnesses set to warn of the dangers of financial speculation......»»
Capitol Report: Democratic-run Washington means worries for defense sector, retreat for Saudi lobby, watchdog says
Foreign lobbyists are dealing with a new Washington, as Democrats nowadays control the White House and both chambers of Congress. One expert on the influence industry, Ben Freeman, speaks with MarketWatch about important trends that he’s spotting......»»
: U.S. and EU prepare new rounds of sanctions against Russia
The Biden administration is preparing sanctions against Russia over the SolarWinds hack attack......»»
The US Senate just grilled Microsoft and SolarWinds over last year"s historic cyberattack. Here"s what happened.
Microsoft's president said evidence points to Russia, where officials suspect.....»»
Google lobbying Senate to press Microsoft on SolarWinds hack, Politico reports
See the rest of the story here. Theflyonthewall.com provides the latest financial news as it breaks. Known as a leader in market intelligence, The Fl.....»»
SolarWinds, Microsoft, FireEye, CrowdStrike To Testify In Senate In Russian Cyber Hack Case
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Earnings Outlook: Microsoft earnings: The SolarWinds hack may be a good thing for Azure
Microsoft Corp. was wrapped into a massive cybersecurity attack late last year, but the unprecedented intrusion may actually end up being a positive for the company's bottom line......»»
Capitol Report: Companies donate to Biden’s inauguration: It’s ‘a way to try to ingratiate yourself with an incoming president,’ expert says
As President-elect Joe Biden prepares to take office on Wednesday, prominent U.S. companies are making donations toward his inaugural events, even as the proceedings will be largely online and scaled back......»»
5 observations from an expert on what may be "the most consequential cyberattack against the US to date"
Much remains unknown about what's being called the Sunburst hack, but here are five observations that cybersecurity experts can make so far. A SolarWinds banner at the New York Stock Exchange on the day of the company's IP.....»»
Biden is considering Russian financial sanctions or other retaliatory action in response to the SolarWinds hack
President-elect Joe Biden is considering a number of options, including sanctions, as a rebuttal to Russia for the SolarWinds hack. President-elect Joe Biden gives a speech in Delaware. Kevin Lamarque/Reuters President-elect Joe Biden i.....»»