Ex-White House cyber official says ransomware payment ban is a ways off


by Cyberscoop

Cyberscoop— Kemba Walden, the former acting national cyber director, said that a ransom payment ban is the ultimate goal.

The Times of Israel—Erdogan’s White House talks with Biden postponed, official says. A rare meeting between Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his US counterpart Joe Biden at the White House has been postponed,...

Raw Story—'He has way less energy': Trump official says ex-president has worsened since 2016. Donald Trump is looking much more tired now than he was in 2016 during his campaign and his presidency, according to a former official in the ex-president's White House.Former White House communications chief Anthony Scaramucci appeared on MSNBC to discuss Trump, who has been reportedly napping through some of his criminal hush money cover-up trial.The host said Trump "has drawn attention for his demeanor in court during his hush money trial."ALSO READ: ‘Fraudulent’: Trump tormentor Lincoln...

Washington Examiner—Biden White House hosts DC official who praised antisemite despite reported invite ban. A Washington, D.C., official scored two more visits to the White House after a spokesman for President Joe Biden reportedly asserted that she would not be allowed to return following her praise of antisemite Louis Farrakhan. Cora Masters Barry, an official serving under Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser, said at a mid-2022 event that Farrakhan was […]