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• The US isn’t banning every foreign drone after all January 8, 2026 10:39 pm Drone DJ Representational image In a surprising twist to what was widely described as a sweeping ban on new foreign-made drones, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has now carved out significant exceptions that allow certain imported drones and critical …
• The Institute for Security and Technology Announces Finalists for the Third Annual Cyber Policy Awards™ January 8, 2026 10:39 pm The AI Journal 23 finalists are in contention to receive The Atlas award, chosen by an august panel of judges from across the cyber community WASHINGTON, Jan. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Cyber Policy Awards™ Organizing Committee is pleased to announce the 23 …
• Momentum Builds Toward More Security Startups, Strategic M&A in 2026 January 8, 2026 10:36 pm SecureWorld In 2025, the cybersecurity industry experienced a surge in funding activity, robust investor interest, and accelerating deal flow—setting the stage for continued dynamism in 2026. According to Pinpoint Search Group's Cyber Security Vendor Funding …
• Greece Sets Up Special Committee to Probe FIR Athens Frequency Incident January 8, 2026 10:31 pm Greek Travel Pages Photo source: Athens Airport The Greek Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport has set up a special committee to investigate a technical issue affecting radio frequencies within the Athens Flight Information Region (FIR) that occurred on January 4, 2026. …
• Texas CIO Amanda Crawford Named Insurance Commissioner January 8, 2026 10:26 pm Government Technology Gov. Greg Abbott has appointed Texas Chief Information Officer Amanda Crawford to serve as commissioner of insurance, placing the longtime technology leader in charge of the Texas Department of Insurance for a term ending Feb. 1, 2027. The Texas Department …
• CISO reporting structure key to strong cybersecurity outcomes January 8, 2026 10:26 pm TechTarget Who should the chief information security officer report to? It depends on whom you ask and on what the organization wants to accomplish by having a CISO in the first place. That said, for the majority of organizations, it's critical to have the CISO …
• Why the Latest Wave of Crypto Firms Seeking US Bank Charters Raises Red Flags January 8, 2026 10:18 pm BeInCrypto World Liberty Financial (WLFI) became the latest firm on Wednesday to apply for a national trust bank charter. It joined digital asset companies like Circle, Ripple, Fidelity Digital Assets, BitGo, and Paxos in a move that would allow it to expand …
• That Friendly 'Wrong Number' Text? It's A Scam. Here's Why January 8, 2026 10:18 pm Woman's World - New Jersey You already know to be wary of suspicious-looking text messages, but what happens if a text arrives from someone who appears to have contacted you by mistake? Though you may be tempted to respond, experts say to stay clear and for good reason—this is a …
• The future of generative AI: 10 trends to follow in 2026 January 8, 2026 10:17 pm TechTarget Generative AI's adoption rate among businesses has been meteoric since the introduction of ChatGPT in November 2022. Going into 2026, more than 80% of enterprises will have tested or deployed GenAI-enabled applications, Gartner reports, compared to …
• [Video] Navigating Employee Data Responsibly: What’s the Tea in L&E? January 8, 2026 10:17 pm JD Supra - California In this episode of What’s the Tea in L&E, host Leah Stiegler sits down with Cybersecurity & Data Privacy attorney Patrick Austin for a thoughtful conversation about the increasingly complex world of employee information and data management. Leah …
• Launching your first fund: Seven key considerations for emerging managers January 8, 2026 10:16 pm JD Supra - California The journey from conceptual idea to launching a fund and taking on capital can be both exhilarating and daunting for new and emerging fund managers. Whether you’re spinning out of a well-known asset manager, transitioning from a trading desk or …
• CMS Awards $50 Billion Under Rural Health Transformation Program to 50 States January 8, 2026 10:16 pm JD Supra - California On December 29, 2025, CMS announced $50 billion in rural health funding will be available under the Rural Health Transformation Program. Last September, states applied for funding through a one-page summary of their proposed projects and were evaluated …
• Dairy Team webinar to focus on cyber security January 8, 2026 10:16 pm The Globe - Minnesota ORANGE CITY, Iowa — The Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Dairy Team monthly webinar planned from noon to 1 p.m. Jan. 14 will be presented by Doug Jacobson, director of the Iowa State University Center for Cybersecurity Innovation and Outreach. …
• FDIC Approves Proposal To Establish GENIUS Act Application Procedures For FDIC-Supervised Institutions Seeking To Issue Payment stablecoins January 8, 2026 10:16 pm JD Supra - California On December 16, 2025, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) approved a notice of Proposed Rulemaking (Proposed Rule) that upon adoption will implement the federal statutory framework for applications for issuance of payment stablecoins and …
• Digital workers: The CIO's new IT multiplier January 8, 2026 10:16 pm TechTarget Today's CIOs face growing demands to increase output, remain reliable and innovate faster – all while trying to reduce budgets and head count. The rapid advancement of AI and intelligent automation technology has opened the door to more independent, …