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  • The Register: After Copilot trial, government staff rated Microsoft’s AI it less useful than expected

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    Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/02/12/australian_treasury_copilot_pilot_assessment/ Source: The Register Title: After Copilot trial, government staff rated Microsoft’s AI it less useful than expected Feedly Summary: Not all bad news for Microsoft as Australian agency also found strong ROI and some unexpected upsides Australia’s Department of the Treasury has found that Microsoft’s Copilot can easily deliver return on investment,…

  • The Register: AUKUS blasts holes in LockBit’s bulletproof hosting provider

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    Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/02/11/aukus_zservers_lockbit_sanctions/ Source: The Register Title: AUKUS blasts holes in LockBit’s bulletproof hosting provider Feedly Summary: UK foreign secretary says Putin is running a ‘corrupt mafia state’ One of the bulletproof hosting (BPH) providers used by the LockBit ransomware operation has been hit with sanctions in the US, UK, and Australia (AUKUS), along with…

  • Hacker News: The Government’s Computing Experts Say They Are Terrified

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    Source URL: https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2025/02/elon-musk-doge-security/681600/ Source: Hacker News Title: The Government’s Computing Experts Say They Are Terrified Feedly Summary: Comments AI Summary and Description: Yes **Summary:** The text discusses the unprecedented and concerning attempts by Elon Musk’s newly formed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to access sensitive federal IT systems. Experts express fear over the lack of…

  • CSA: BeyondTrust Breach: We Need Remote Access Security

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    Source URL: https://cloudsecurityalliance.org/blog/2025/02/07/beyondtrust-breach-a-wake-up-call-for-remote-access-security Source: CSA Title: BeyondTrust Breach: We Need Remote Access Security Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text discusses a recent security incident involving BeyondTrust and the US Treasury Department, emphasizing vulnerabilities in traditional remote access solutions. It advocates for adopting proactive security measures such as the principle of least…

  • Hacker News: Onlookers freak out as 25-year-old set loose on Treasury computer system

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    Source URL: https://www.rawstory.com/musk-treasury-doge/ Source: Hacker News Title: Onlookers freak out as 25-year-old set loose on Treasury computer system Feedly Summary: Comments AI Summary and Description: Yes **Summary:** The article discusses concerns over Marko Elez, a 25-year-old engineer previously associated with Elon Musk, gaining “read-and-write” access to fundamental U.S. Treasury Department systems that handle Social Security…

  • Wired: A 25-Year-Old With Elon Musk Ties Has Direct Access to the Federal Payment System

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    Source URL: https://www.wired.com/story/elon-musk-associate-bfs-federal-payment-system/ Source: Wired Title: A 25-Year-Old With Elon Musk Ties Has Direct Access to the Federal Payment System Feedly Summary: The Bureau of the Fiscal Service is a sleepy part of the Treasury Department. It’s also where, sources say, a 25-year-old engineer tied to Elon Musk has admin privileges over the code that…

  • Hacker News: DHS removes all members of cyber security advisory boards, halts investigations

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    Source URL: https://bsky.app/profile/ericjgeller.com/post/3lgbpqmxeok2f Source: Hacker News Title: DHS removes all members of cyber security advisory boards, halts investigations Feedly Summary: Comments AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text discusses the U.S. Treasury Department’s sanctions against a Chinese cyber actor and a cybersecurity company linked to malicious cyber activities threatening U.S. national security. This reflects…

  • Wired: US Names One of the Hackers Allegedly Behind Massive Salt Typhoon Breaches

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    Source URL: https://www.wired.com/story/us-names-one-of-the-hackers-allegedly-behind-massive-salt-typhoon-breaches/ Source: Wired Title: US Names One of the Hackers Allegedly Behind Massive Salt Typhoon Breaches Feedly Summary: Plus: New details emerge about China’s cyber espionage against the US, the FBI remotely uninstalls malware on 4,200 US devices, and victims of the PowerSchool edtech breach reveal what hackers stole. AI Summary and Description:…

  • Slashdot: US Sanctions Chinese Firm, Hacker Behind Telecom and Treasury Hacks

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    Source URL: https://yro.slashdot.org/story/25/01/17/2125214/us-sanctions-chinese-firm-hacker-behind-telecom-and-treasury-hacks?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Source: Slashdot Title: US Sanctions Chinese Firm, Hacker Behind Telecom and Treasury Hacks Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The U.S. Department of the Treasury has sanctioned Yin Kecheng and Sichuan Juxinhe Network Technology Co. due to their involvement in cyber espionage operations targeting U.S. telecommunications, highlighting critical security concerns…