Day: March 29, 2023

Notice on the Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to Significant Malicious Cyber-Enabled Activities

Notice on the Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to Significant Malicious Cyber-Enabled Activities

     On April 1, 2015, by Executive Order 13694, the President declared a national emergency pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) to deal with the unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security, foreign policy, and economy of the United States constituted by the increasing prevalence and severity of malicious cyber‑enabled activities originating from, or directed by persons located, in whole or in substantial part, outside the United States.  On December 28, 2016, the President issued Executive Order 13757 to take additional steps to address the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13694.…
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Notice on the Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to Significant Malicious Cyber-Enabled Activities

Statement by Vice President Kamala Harris on the Passing of Randall Robinson

Randall Robinson was shaped by his searing childhood experiences with poverty and segregation, and spent the rest of his life trying to ease the suffering and strengthen the status of others. From his public legal aid work in Boston, to his international human rights advocacy, to his work to shape policy in the halls of Congress, Randall improved the lives of tens of millions and advanced the cause of justice.  His leadership of TransAfrica helped forge new connections, secure rights, and establish ties across the African Diaspora. He risked his own health to secure safety for many Haitians fleeing violence. And…
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Notice on the Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to Significant Malicious Cyber-Enabled Activities

FACT SHEET: Implementing the United States Strategy on Countering Corruption: Accomplishments and Renewed Commitment in the Year of Action

On December 6, 2021, President Biden issued the first United States Strategy on Countering Corruption to meet the grave threat transnational corruption poses to U.S. national security.  The Strategy resulted from an interagency study the President mandated when he made combating corruption a core U.S. priority in his first National Security Study Memorandum.  Organized in five pillars, the Strategy establishes specific lines of work to support people and institutions that fight corruption, direct action against corrupt actors, and impede corrupt actors’ abuse of our financial system.  Some of the many steps taken under the Strategy are outlined below.     Pillar One: Modernizing, Coordinating,…
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Notice on the Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to Significant Malicious Cyber-Enabled Activities

Readout of President Joe Biden’s call with General Secretary Trong of Vietnam

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. spoke today with General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong of Vietnam. President Biden reinforced the United States’ commitment to a strong, prosperous, resilient, and independent Vietnam, noting that 2023 is the 10thanniversary of the U.S.-Vietnam Comprehensive Partnership.  The two leaders discussed the importance of strengthening and expanding the bilateral relationship, while working together to address regional challenges such as climate change, ensuring a free and open Indo-Pacific, and the deteriorating environmental and security situation along the Mekong.  President Biden also emphasized the United States’ commitment to ASEAN centrality, respect for human rights, and cooperating with Vietnam…
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Mimecast: Angler Phishing — What to Know About This Relatively New Threat

Mimecast: Angler Phishing — What to Know About This Relatively New Threat

NEW YORK, March 29, 2023 (Newswire.com) - Mimecast: While the term "phishing" has been around since the mid-90s, a relatively new version of phishing is beginning to take hold in the world of social media called "Angler Phishing."  This attack takes advantage of social media users with false promises and malicious links. It's crucial for all social media users to understand what angler phishing is and how to protect themselves from it.  Let's take a look at what this new threat is, how it works, and how social media users can keep themselves safe: What Is Angler Phishing?  Angler phishing…
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Notice on the Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to Significant Malicious Cyber-Enabled Activities

Readout of President Biden’s Meeting with President Alberto Fernández of Argentina

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. met today with President Alberto Fernández of Argentina at the White House. The two leaders discussed the second Summit for Democracy currently underway, and committed to cooperate to strengthen democratic institutions and good governance practices in the region. President Biden and President Fernández also discussed cooperation between the United States and Argentina to continue supporting the people of Ukraine and to respond to the consequences of Russia’s brutal invasion, including on food security. President Biden commended President Fernández for his work to tackle climate change, and expressed his support for continued cooperation in the energy and…
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Notice on the Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to Significant Malicious Cyber-Enabled Activities

FACT SHEET: Advancing Technology for Democracy

The first wave of the digital revolution promised that new technologies would support democracy and human rights. The second saw an authoritarian counterrevolution. Now, the United States and other democracies are working together to ensure that the third wave of the digital revolution leads to a technological ecosystem characterized by resilience, integrity, openness, trust and security, and that reinforces democratic principles and human rights. Together, we are organizing and mobilizing to ensure that technologies work for, not against, democratic principles, institutions, and societies.  In so doing, we will continue to engage the private sector, including by holding technology platforms accountable…
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Now There’s an AI GPT Chatbot Without Censorship: Introducing FreedomGPT.com

Now There’s an AI GPT Chatbot Without Censorship: Introducing FreedomGPT.com

FreedomGPT is an LLM-based AI Chatbot that will answer any question without bias. Most importantly, AgeOfAI.capital has created a version that can run locally on the computer that's 100% private without requiring an internet connection. Additionally, an Open Source version of FreedomGPT will be released soon that will allow individuals and companies to fully customize FreedomGPT to help with specific high-stakes and confidential workflows. ChatGPT vs. FreedomGPT In the top image, ChatGPT refuses to read a website. In the bottom image, FreedomGPT reads the requested site. AUSTIN, Texas, March 29, 2023 (Newswire.com) - Today, Age Of AI, LLC is releasing…
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Pray.com Launches Exclusive ‘Passion Week’ Podcast Designed to Prepare Hearts for Easter

Pray.com Launches Exclusive ‘Passion Week’ Podcast Designed to Prepare Hearts for Easter

Prominent Pastors Partner to Expand on the Details of the Week Leading Up to Christ's Death and Resurrection Passion Week content logo Pray.com's Passion Week podcast logo LOS ANGELES, March 29, 2023 (Newswire.com) - Pray.com, the No. 1 app for prayer and faith-based audio and video streaming content, announced today the release of "Passion Week," a dynamic, eight-episode focused on the events of easter. Exploring in-depth Christ's heroic path from the streets of Jerusalem to the grave, "Passion Week" follows His passionate journey to redeem, restore and renew. Listeners can expect to:  Develop a deeper understanding of the significance of…
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