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Senators Seek Answers From Equifax On Data Breach

By Cal Biesecker

Monday, September 11th, 2017

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Senators Seek Answers From Equifax On Data Breach

The top Republican and Democrat on the Senate Commerce, Science and Technology Committee last Friday sent a letter to Equifax [EFX] regarding a data breach that the credit reporting agency disclosed last Thursday that affected personal information on 143 million Americans.“Protecting consumers has been and will remain a key priority of this Committee,” Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.) the chairman, and Bill Nelson (D-Fla.), the ranking member, wrote the company in their Sept. 8 letter. “Our goal is to understand what…

Space

Upgrading Current GPS Ground System “Now a Viable Option,” As GPS OCX Problems Continue, Space Official Says

Upgrades to the GPS ground system–the Architecture Evolution Plan (AEP)–is an option under consideration by the Defense Department’s space acquisition chief, as problems continue in fielding the GPS Next Generation […]

Congress

Graham Says GOP To Move Ahead On Second Reconciliation Bill, With Defense Funds As Priority

Senate Budget Committee Chair Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) said Wednesday, with the White House’s backing, his panel will move “expeditiously” on crafting a second reconciliation bill, citing priorities for defense and […]

Pentagon

Hegseth Acknowledges Potential $200 Billion Iran Supplemental Request, Final Figure ‘Could Move’

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Thursday acknowledged the Pentagon could potentially ask Congress for $200 billion in supplemental funding to support the ongoing operation against Iran and replenish munitions used […]

Congress

Counter-Drone Flyaway Kit Used In U.S. In Early Hours Of Iran Strikes, NORTHCOM Head Says

U.S. Northern Command (NORTHCOM) used a counter small unmanned aircraft system (sUAS) flyaway kit (FAK) in the early hours of the strikes against Iran on Feb. 28, according to Air […]