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uk1 month ago•6 min saved

Southport attack inquiry flags preventable failures by families and agencies

Britain's Southport Inquiry found the 2024 knife attack could have been prevented if authorities and the killer's parents had intervened, identifying five core failures: information sharing breakdown across agencies, no single entity owning risk assessment due to a fragmented referral system, misattribution of behaviour to autism, online activity not adequately examined, and parental failures to report concerns or set boundaries. It recommends a lead agency to coordinate interventions, clearer risk-management guidelines, stronger autism training for Prevent staff, tighter online-safety monitoring (including potential VPN age-verification) and reforms to enable information sharing without parental consent.

via BBC|

#autism #information-sharing #parental-responsibility

technology1 month ago•1 min saved

Treasury Opens Free Cyber Threat Intel Sharing for Digital Asset Firms

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s OCCIP announced a new no-cost program to provide eligible U.S. digital asset firms and industry groups with timely, actionable cybersecurity threat information to help identify, prevent, and respond to cyber risks, aligning with the President’s Working Group recommendations and GENIUS Act principles. Eligible entities can access the same high-quality intel used by traditional financial institutions, with details available by contacting [email protected].

via U.S. Department of the Treasury (.gov)|

#cybersecurity #digital-assets #information-sharing

politics6 months ago•1 min saved

Senators Divided Over Pentagon's Disclosure on Military Strikes and Venezuela Boat Incidents

Top Senators from the Armed Services Committee criticized the Pentagon for not sharing key information and legal justifications regarding its strikes on marine vessels during the Trump administration, despite repeated requests for documentation.

via The New York Times|

#information-sharing #legal-justification #military-strikes

international-relations2 years ago•1 min saved

Russian Diplomat Accuses US of Failing to Warn About Moscow Attack

Russian Ambassador to the United States Anatoly Antonov stated that the US did not pass along any concrete information before the deadly terrorist attack in Moscow, despite the US State Department's claim of sharing information in accordance with its "duty to warn" policy. The attack killed at least 133 people, with dozens more injured, and the search for bodies continued. Antonov questioned whether the US officials had shared all available information with Russia prior to the attack.

via ABC News|

#diplomatic-relations #information-sharing #international-relations

cybersecurity2 years ago•1 min saved

Global Coalition Declares Zero Tolerance for Cyber Ransom Payments

A U.S.-led alliance of 40 countries is set to sign a pledge to never pay ransom to cybercriminals and work towards eliminating their funding mechanism, according to a senior White House official. The International Counter Ransomware Initiative aims to address the growing number of ransomware attacks worldwide, with the United States being the most affected. The alliance plans to enhance information sharing about ransom payment accounts and create two information-sharing platforms. Partner countries will share a "black list" of digital wallets used for ransomware payments, and artificial intelligence will be used to analyze blockchain for identifying illicit funds.

via Reuters|

#cybersecurity #funding-mechanism #information-sharing

technology2 years ago•2 min saved

"Meta news ban hampers Canadians' wildfire information sharing efforts"

Canadians are struggling to share vital news about ongoing wildfires in western Canada due to Meta's ban on viewing and sharing news content on its platforms. The ban, implemented in response to a bill requiring companies like Meta to pay news outlets for content, has been criticized by Canada's Heritage Minister as "reckless." Residents have resorted to copying and pasting news articles and sharing partial screenshots to keep each other updated. Over 200 active wildfires are currently burning in the Northwest Territories, with evacuations underway, while British Columbia has declared a state of emergency due to nearly 400 wildfires. Meta claims that people in Canada can still use features like Safety Check to access updates from reputable sources.

via Business Insider|

#canada #information-sharing #meta

technology2 years ago•1 min saved

Canada Urges Meta to Lift News Ban for Wildfire Information Sharing

The Canadian government has demanded that Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, lift its ban on domestic news in order to allow people to share crucial information about wildfires in the country. Meta implemented the ban in response to a new law requiring internet giants to pay for news articles. Some individuals affected by the wildfires have expressed frustration that they are unable to share important data due to the ban. Canadian officials have criticized Meta's decision and called for its reversal, emphasizing the importance of access to information during such emergencies.

via Reuters|

#canada #information-sharing #meta

cybersecurity2 years ago•5 min saved

"CISA Chief: US-Ukraine Alliance Strengthened, Surpassing Five Eyes"

The head of the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Jen Easterly, highlighted the close operational relationship between the US and Ukraine in terms of information sharing and cybersecurity cooperation. Easterly stated that the partnership with Ukraine over the past year has been the closest the US has worked with any foreign partner. The collaboration has resulted in the sharing of threat intelligence and training to help Ukraine combat cyber intrusions and disruptions. Both countries have learned from each other's experiences in dealing with cyberwarfare. The relationship with Ukraine has also provided valuable insights for the US in preparing for potential cyber conflicts with other nations.

via The Register|

#cisa #cybersecurity #information-sharing

cryptocurrency2 years ago•3 min saved

The Future of Bitcoin ETFs: Enhanced Surveillance and Inevitable Approval

BlackRock's application for a spot bitcoin ETF in the U.S. includes a mechanism that allows suspicious trades to be flagged to authorities. The application has sparked a wave of follow-on filings with surveillance-sharing agreements. However, what may influence the SEC's decision is an information-sharing deal that gives regulators the right to demand additional background information. This agreement allows regulators and ETF providers to pull data from the exchange, including personally identifiable information. The inclusion of an information-sharing agreement, rather than just surveillance sharing, is seen as a positive step towards approval by the SEC.

via CoinDesk|

#bitcoin-etf #blackrock #cryptocurrency

international-relations3 years ago•1 min saved

Japan and South Korea to Link Radar Systems for North Korea Missile Tracking

Japan and South Korea are set to agree to link their radars via a US system to share real-time information on North Korea's ballistic missiles. Defence ministers from Japan, South Korea and the United States plan to reach an agreement on the sidelines of an Asian defence summit to be held in Singapore early next month. Ties between the United States' Asian allies have warmed in recent months in the face of the North Korean threat.

via Reuters|

#information-sharing #international-relations #japan