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Hackers backed by Russian government reportedly breached US government agencies

The Verge

The same Russian government hacking group responsible for a security breach at FireEye compromised the Treasury and Commerce departments and other US government agencies, The Washington Post reported. It’s not yet clear exactly what information may have been stolen or which foreign government was involved.

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UK Government Reportedly Demands Access to Encrypted iCloud Files Worldwide

TechRepublic

As reported by The Washington Post, Apple received notice of a possible request in March 2024, but the official ask occurred in January 2025.

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Greater Washington Give to the Max Day Training Event

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NStreet Village : N Street Village is a community of empowerment and recovery for homeless and low-income women in Washington, D.C. DC Jazz Festival : With more than 100 performances in dozens of venues across the city, the DC Jazz Festival is the largest music festival in Washington, D.C.

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Mr. Jim Goes to Washington (Again)

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

As part of the large national award we received from the Department of Education, we are spending a lot more time in Washington. I talk to lots of folks: congressional staff, members of Congress, folks at the Department of Education, the publishers, disability activists and so on. This is our current objective.

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The US Government will blacklist YMTC and 30 other Chinese companies

TechSpot

According to new rumors coming from Washington, the US Government is ready to further increase its pressure on China's high-tech industry. The US Commerce Department is seemingly preparing new, high-profile additions to its infamous Entity List, making the companies involved unable to obtain US-made technology and components.

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Why You Don’t Want this Job!

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

When you look at the barriers faced by those defending and advocating for human rights—from the danger of hostile governments and perpetrators, to victims who are naturally suspicious of any support, to the lack of funding necessary to carry on your work—you can see how overwhelming it can be.

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As markets go down, government tech spending stays steady: How can investors tap in?

TechCrunch

He has also served as senior tech advisor to Mike Bloomberg, focusing on helping startups and nonprofits at the intersection of tech, software and government at the federal, state and local levels. Tech talent can thrive in the public sector but government must invest in it. He serves as a senior partner at a major Washington D.C.