Mon Dec 21 2020: Congress' bill includes tech provisions, the SolarWinds hack fallout continues, and the tech blame game worsens

Three things to know today

• Congress’ relief bill includes tech provisions

https://www.theverge.com/2020/12/21/22193133/us-coronavirus-covid-relief-stimulus-package-broadband-huawei-zte

• The SolarWinds hack dominates tech

https://krebsonsecurity.com/2020/12/vmware-flaw-a-vector-in-solarwinds-breach/

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/vmware-latest-to-confirm-breach-in-solarwinds-hacking-campaign/

https://www.reuters.com/article/usa-cyber-idUSKBN28S2B9

https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/front/archives/2020/12/19/2003748986

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/second-hacking-team-targeting-solarwinds-174616948.html

https://siliconangle.com/2020/12/20/cisco-targeted-solarwinds-attack-microsoft-uncovers-second-hacking-group/

https://www.crn.com/news/channel-programs/datto-offers-all-msps-free-scanner-to-find-signs-of-fireeye-solarwinds-hack?itc=refresh

https://www.microsoft.com/security/blog/2020/12/18/analyzing-solorigate-the-compromised-dll-file-that-started-a-sophisticated-cyberattack-and-how-microsoft-defender-helps-protect/

AND

• The tech blame game worsens

 

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