Michigan School District Battles Cyberattack While Managing Budget Crisis
Wayne-Westland Community Schools faces service disruptions and parent concerns following a cyberattack that knocked out internet and phone services. Despite the challenges, officials confirm student data remains secure while working to restore services and rebuild community trust.
U.S. Appeals Court Upholds TikTok Forced Sale Law, Setting 2025 Deadline
A federal appeals court has affirmed legislation requiring ByteDance to sell TikTok to a U.S. company by January 2025 or face a nationwide ban. The ruling, which ByteDance plans to appeal, addresses national security concerns while sparking debates about free speech and international trade.
U.S. Officials Push for Encrypted Messaging After Major Telecom Hack
Federal authorities urge Americans to adopt encrypted messaging apps following 'Salt Typhoon' cyberattack that compromised major U.S. telecom companies. The China-linked breach exposed call metadata and communications of countless Americans, prompting officials to recommend encryption as the strongest defense.
Chinese State Hackers Infiltrate Major US Telecom Networks in Massive Espionage Campaign
A sophisticated Chinese hacking operation dubbed 'Salt Typhoon' has compromised eight US telecommunications companies, targeting high-ranking officials and political figures. The two-year campaign gained access to private communications while creating ongoing security risks that companies are still working to address.
China Halts Critical Metal Exports to US, Escalating Tech Trade War
China announced an immediate ban on exports of rare earth metals and materials crucial for semiconductor manufacturing to the US, citing national security concerns. The retaliatory move against US chip restrictions highlights China's dominance in critical materials and could severely impact US technology manufacturers.