Biden administration issuing new security guidance to companies aimed at blunting cyberattacks

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The Biden administration is issuing new security guidance to critical infrastructure firms in an attempt to blunt the impact of ransomware and other hacks, following a series of attacks on US companies

The recommendations, which are expected to be be released by the departments of Commerce and Homeland Security on Wednesday, are aimed at protecting the computer systems that end up in sensitive US facilities from hacking.The baseline security measures are needed to"protect national and economic security, as well as public health and safety," the departments said in a statement.

'Anonymous' hackers claim to hit website hosting firm popular with Proud BoysThe target audience of the new recommendations are the operators of industrial control systems -- the hardware and software that oil companies and other critical infrastructure firms use to move their product across the country.

 

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