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Major cybersecurity breach hits US Treasury, linked to Chinese hackers

The hack highlights the growing threat of supply chain attacks
What just happened? The U.S. Treasury Department has fallen victim to a significant cybersecurity breach that it has attributed to Chinese state-sponsored hackers. The hack, described as a "major incident" by Treasury officials, involved the compromise of a third-party cybersecurity service provider, BeyondTrust, and resulted in the theft of unclassified documents.
Full story By Skye Jacobs,
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Software Microsoft

Microsoft faces FTC scrutiny over alleged antitrust practices in federal cybersecurity deals

Using free trials to lock government and military into expensive subscriptions?
In brief: The US Federal Trade Commission has spent weeks investigating Microsoft's cybersecurity deals with the federal government. Although the case's fate under the incoming Trump administration remains uncertain, the Commission continues to pursue it, illuminating the tech giant's alleged strategy of locking government customers into its products to block competition.
Full story By Daniel Sims,
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Electronics Industry

Economists warn that Trump's tariffs could cause tech prices to skyrocket

Study says laptop prices could increase up to 45%, monitors up to 50%, many other products affected
The big picture: If Trump were to implement his proposed tariffs upon becoming president again, it would significantly reshape the landscape of consumer electronics in the US. Economic policy discussions can often seem abstract, but it's important to understand the real-world consequences these tariffs could bring.
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