The White House said US President Joe Biden signed an executive order banning the US government from using proprietary commercial spyware that could potentially threaten the country’s security. It has been reported TASS.
“President Biden today signed an executive order prohibiting the US government from operationally using commercial spyware that poses national security risks or is used by foreign actors to violate human rights worldwide,” US administration briefing documents said.
The White House noted that an increasing number of countries around the world are using software to “intimidate and rein in political dissent, limit freedom of expression, and monitor the activities of activists and journalists.”
After the event, it was noted that the countries participating in the “Summit for Democracy”, which will be held for the second time on March 29-30, will publish guidelines on the use of spyware.
It was previously reported that the US Marshals Service. spent Cyber attack using ransomware. As a result of the attack, attackers have access to “important information”, including data about law enforcement, people involved in the investigation, and third parties.