Digital Government
Justice Seeks to Stop Booz Allen's Everwatch Acquisition
The department's antitrust lawsuit says the transaction unfairly eliminates competition for providing signals intelligence modeling and simulation services to the National Security Agency.
Digital Government
Meta Settles With Justice On Discriminatory Housing Ads
The historic complaint marks the first time federal prosecutors challenged a company over algorithmic bias related to housing discrimination.
Cybersecurity
DOJ Ramps Up Efforts To Halt Cybercrime
Through new enforcement and reporting efforts, the Justice Department is attempting to curb online harassment, especially related to vulnerable populations.
Cybersecurity
Justice Pursues Collaboration to Fight Cyber Crime with EU Member States
Under an executive order on the responsible development of digital assets, the department recently recommended the U.S. deepen its investment in international organizations to counter ransomware and other illicit activity.
Digital Government
Oversight Report Says U.S. Marshals Need More Effective Cataloging for Seized Crypto
A new audit from the Office of the Inspector General reveals the U.S. Marshals Service could improve its seized crypto management with new procedures and policies.
Cybersecurity
FBI, DOJ Seize Website Addresses, Associated Illegal Data Sales, Hacking Services
International law enforcement targeted and confiscated three internet domain names that sell cyberattacks and personal information.
Cybersecurity
DOJ Issues Guidance for Enforcing Computer Fraud and Abuse Act
Nearly a decade after the death of open-access advocate Aaron Schwartz, his legacy is still playing out in cybersecurity policy.
Artificial Intelligence
Justice, EEOC Release Guide To Prevent AI Discrimination
A new document builds on burgeoning EEOC regulations to prevent biases in AI technology in the workplace.
Cybersecurity
US Signs on to New Electronic Evidence Protocol in International Cybercrime Agreement
The new protocol is officially being added to the Budapest Convention—an arrangement between 66 member-states—after four years of negotiations.
Digital Government
Jury: Former DHS Watchdog Official Stole Software, Employees’ Personal Info
The verdict is in for the last holdout in a scandalous scheme to defraud the government.
Cybersecurity
DOJ Disrupts Botnet Run by Russian State-Backed Hacking Group Sandworm
A slew of federal officials from the U.S. and U.K. removed malware from among thousands of infected devices, disrupting a global botnet.
Policy
Lawmakers Move to ‘Crack Down’ on Dark Web-Based Opioid Trafficking
Three agencies could be required to report on the use of cryptocurrency for drug dealing on the dark web.
Cybersecurity
U.S. Law Enforcement Charges Russian Nationals In Global Energy Hacking Scheme
Four Russian government employees were indicted with charges of hacking, illegally obtaining information on computer systems and wire fraud, among others.
Digital Government
Antitrust Investigation Results in Lawmakers Referring Amazon to Justice
Lawmakers allege ‘misleading behavior’ from the company.
Emerging Tech
Founder of Crypto Trading Platform BitConnect Indicted for $2 Billion 'Global Ponzi Scheme'
The Department of Justice charged Satish Kumbhani with conspiracy to commit fraud and misleading investors in the latest crypto crackdown.
Cybersecurity
Justice Builds Out Crypto Tracking, International Engagement Teams on Ransomware
The Justice Department will now require prosecutors to consult with the international and cyber crime specialists on significant cyber investigations.
Emerging Tech
Cryptocurrencies Facilitate an Already Murky Human Trafficking Problem
A House committee hearing spotlit the problematic combination of the usage of virtual currencies and a lack of data surrounding human trafficking in the U.S.
Cybersecurity
Law Enforcement Seize Over $3.6 Billion in Crypto Related To 2016 Hack
The seizure is the largest in U.S. history.
Modernization
USDA, Justice Launch Website To Report Anticompetitive Behavior in Agriculture
The new portal will allow farmers and ranchers to report unfair behavior from other producers in the industry.
Digital Government
Man Arrested For Alleged Exportation of Technology To Iran From U.S.
A dual American-Iranian citizen was arrested and charged with one count of conspiracy to illegally export technology and electronic equipment to Iran despite sanctions.
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