Major data breaches attributable to ransomware at health care institutions increased significantly in 2017, according to analysis by Cryptonite LLC, a cyber firm based in Rockville. There were 140 data breaches characterized as hacking and reported to the U.S. Department of Health ...

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ANNAPOLIS — The U.S. Naval Academy is holding a groundbreaking ceremony for its new Center for Cyber Security Studies. Sen. Barbara Mikulski and Vice Adm. Ted Carter are scheduled to attend the event on Friday. Mikulski worked to include $120 ...

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BALTIMORE — A two-day conference on cyber security is beginning in Baltimore. The CyberMaryland conference begins Thursday at the Baltimore Hilton Hotel. The Baltimore Sun reports that the director of the National Security Agency, Adm. Michael S. Rogers, will give ...

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Three Baltimore-area economic development groups have created a joint task force to encourage growth of the cyber industry in Maryland.

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What role does a general counsel play in protecting against cybersecurity breaches?

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WASHINGTON — American companies should avoid doing business with China’s two leading technology firms because they pose a national security threat to the United States, the House Intelligence Committee is warning in a report to be issued Monday. The panel ...

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WASHINGTON — House Republicans and Democrats expressed optimism Friday about sending a cybersecurity bill to President Barack Obama this year despite significant disagreements with the Senate and the White House. The House delivered a strong bipartisan vote Thursday for the ...

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GAITHERSBURG — In an effort to fight what Sen. Barbara Mikulski described as the “new enduring war” against “hate-hackers,” Maryland officials announced Thursday a plan to create the National Cyber Center of Excellence for Cyber Security in Montgomery County. The ...

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ANNAPOLIS — Gov. Martin O’Malley and U.S. Sen. Barbara Mikulski are attending the launch of a cyber-security program in Baltimore County. University of Maryland, Baltimore County’s “bwtech” business incubator plans to work with Northrop Grumman’s “Cync Program” to spur jobs ...

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ANNAPOLIS — Gov. Martin O’Malley will greet the Baltimore winners of a U.S. Cyber Challenge pilot program. The governor is scheduled to meet Monday afternoon with the winners in Annapolis. O’Malley has emphasized the importance of making Maryland a hub ...

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