Cyberattack hits government - Japan’s age of consent - Minneapolis policing report

Source: Government Accountability Office

1. Summary
   US officials confirmed last week that the Russian ransomware gang Clop gained access to data from several federal agencies, including the Department of Energy. The breach was part of a larger operation conducted by Clop that also targeted state governments, universities, and companies.
   
   Clop exploited a flaw in the software MOVEIt, which has been purchased by a number of federal agencies, including NASA, the Treasury Department, and parts of the Defense Department. It is unclear how many agencies currently use it. The director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency said the beach was not as damaging as other high-profile cyberattacks, like the 2020 SolarWinds incident.
   
   An anonymous CISA official said the agency does not have evidence to suggest Clop coordinated with the Russian government. Russian ransomware attacks have historically appeared financially motivated, but in recent months seem to have taken on a more political bent, primarily targeting countries supporting Ukraine.

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   Russian ransomware group breached federal agencies in cyberattack.
   New York Times (Moderate Left) • Factual Grade 71% • 4 min read
   

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   Cyberattack targets government agencies and at least two states.
   Hot Air (Right) • Factual Grade 69% • 3 min read

1. Selected long-read
   Forget cyberwar: We need cybersecurity first. (2022)
   National Interest (Moderate Right) • Factual Grade 69% • 7 min read

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