Rand Paul Challenges TikTok Ban Bill
Senator Rand Paul (R-Ky.) is opposing a unanimous passing of a bill, requiring Democrats to spend more time on it before a roll-call vote.
U.S. House Pushes for TikTok Divestment
The U.S. House of Representatives is speeding up a vote next week on a bill that would force China's ByteDance to sell off TikTok within six months or face a U.S. ban.
U.S. Lawmakers Introduce Bill Urging ByteDance to Divest TikTok Over National Security Concerns
A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers has introduced legislation to push China's ByteDance, owner of TikTok, to divest the app within six months or face a U.S. ban due to national security concerns over its Chinese ownership.
Post-Pandemic Organized Crime & Cargo Theft Surges Amidst Concerns for Supply Chain Security
As the nation emerged from the pandemic, smash-and-grab robberies drew attention in California, targeting high-end stores.
Industry's Vigilance Rises in Response to Heightened Cargo Theft
Cargo theft has reached a decade-high, with the second quarter of 2023 witnessing a 57% increase compared to the previous year, totaling 582 thefts across the U.S. and Canada.
Tech Giants Commit to AI Safeguards in Deal with Biden Administration, But Regulation Concerns Remain
Several major tech companies, including Amazon, Google, Meta, Microsoft, and others, have made voluntary commitments to meet a set of artificial intelligence (AI) safeguards brokered by the White House.
Third-Party Cyber Risk is a Growing Concern for Organizations
The reliance on third-party providers poses significant cyber risks for organizations, with a majority (57%) experiencing breaches or attacks through these relationships.
Chinese-Made Cranes at U.S. Ports Are Facing an Imminent Ban
U.S. Congressman Carlos Gimenez has introduced the "Port Crane Security & Inspection Act of 2023," a bill that aims to ban Chinese-manufactured cranes from being installed or used at U.S. ports.
Third-Party Suppliers Undergo Security Checks
A recent study has revealed that over a fifth of companies fail to conduct security checks before entering into a contract with a third-party supplier.
Do 'Spy Cranes' from China Really Exist?
Numerous ports in the United States are utilizing cranes made in China, and it has been discovered that they include sensors capable of measuring and tracking the destinations of containers.
Russia’s Kremlin orders government ban on the iPhone
The Kremlin of Russia has ordered all government officials to immediately cease use of Apple iPhones due to the phone’s perceived vulnerability to western intelligence breaches.
Cybercrime can be prevented in the supply chain, if you keep an eye out for it
Cybersecurity is an increasingly important issue in the supply chain, as companies are increasingly reliant on digital systems to manage their operations.
Thieves are enabled by lack of reporting cargo theft, cays CargoNet
Incomplete data and strained law enforcement can create an environment that is permissive to cargo theft, as thieves are able to exploit gaps in security, intelligence, and enforcement.
Don’t underestimate the dangers of ransomware affecting your supply chain
More often than not, cybercriminals are counting on a company’s leadership being ignorant of the destruction that can be wreaked on the company’s internal systems.
Germany’s government is taking a bold stand against Russia
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s cabinet outlined new regulations this week, highlighting critical infrastructures on a federal level to protect the country from Russian threats against its economy.
Small trucking companies are falling victim to more theft
In a Jonesboro, Arkansas truck repair show last Tuesday, a group of thieves stole 25 18-wheeler tires during the night.
Container thieves love traffic jams at the ports
Unattended cargo containers are sitting ducks for ambitious thieves.
Supply chain fraud comes in a variety of flavors
Supply chain fraudsters are growing bolder by the day, but the leaders in the industry are working hard to counteract them.
Cargo theft over the holiday weekend puts carriers on high alert
In the past five years alone, there have been 114 cargo thefts reported over the 4th of July holiday. The total loss in value was $5,535,417.
Social security number compromised after a data breach attack at massive trucking company, C.R. England
The Social Security numbers of thousands of people associated with C.R. England have been compromised after a massive data breach.