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July 6, 2025

Senator Wyden Urges FBI to Strengthen Cybersecurity for Lawmakers

Cybersecurity Dive
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Contributed by: Kate Gamble
Summary
Senator Ron Wyden has raised alarms over the FBI's inadequate cybersecurity guidance for lawmakers, particularly regarding threats from foreign adversaries like Russia and China. In a recent letter to FBI Director Kash Patel, Wyden criticized the basic advice provided, asserting that it fails to address the increasingly sophisticated commercial spyware that can compromise devices without user interaction. His call for enhanced protective measures includes specific practices such as enabling anti-spyware defenses and blocking malware-laden ads, highlighting the urgent need for improved cybersecurity protocols in government to safeguard officials and sensitive information. This situation underscores a wider challenge in healthcare technology, where similar vulnerabilities could jeopardize patient data and institutional security, necessitating more robust preventive strategies.

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