The New York Times
U.S. President Trump released a new National Cybersecurity Strategy calling on private companies to take a larger role in defending the U.S. from cyber threats. The plan suggests expanding industry participation in cyberoperations, potentially allowing firms to help disrupt adversary networks and respond to attacks. Currently, companies can assist the government through contracts, but direct offensive actions such as “hacking back” are illegal. The strategy also promotes stronger infrastructure security, workforce development, and the use of AI in cyber defense.
From "White House Calls On Private Companies to Take Bigger Role in Cyber Defense"
The New York Times (03/06/26) Adam Sella
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The Wall Street Journal
Investigators believe hackers linked to China may be responsible for a cyber intrusion into an internal network used by the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation. The compromised system contains information related to court-approved surveillance orders, including call records, routing data, and IP addresses tied to criminal suspects and others under government surveillance, though not the content of communications. The investigation is still in its early stages, and officials say the extent of the breach remains unclear.
From "China Suspected in Breach of FBI Surveillance Network"
The Wall Street Journal (03/06/26) Dustin Volz
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Business Times (Singapore)
Singapore announced a plan in its 2026 budget to train 100,000 workers to use AI through a new National AI Impact Program. Digital Development Minister Josephine Teo (pictured) said the initiative expands the TechSkills Accelerator program into non-tech sectors, starting with legal and accounting professions. The training will teach workers how to integrate AI into workflows, automate routine tasks, and understand responsible AI use.
From "Singapore to Train 100,000 Workers to Apply AI"
Business Times (Singapore) (03/02/26) Young Zhan Heng
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Nikkei Asia
Indonesia announced a new regulation banning social media access for users under 16, becoming the first non-Western country to adopt such a policy. Communications Minister Meutya Hafid said the rule will roll out in phases starting March 28, aiming to protect children from pornography, cyberbullying, fraud, and online addiction. The move follows Australia’s recent under-16 social media ban, while Malaysia is considering similar restrictions.
From "Indonesia Bans Social Media Use by Under-16s"
Nikkei Asia (03/06/26) Natsumi Kawasaki; Rezha Hadyan
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Bloomberg
Oracle is planning to cut thousands of jobs across multiple divisions as it manages the financial strain of a massive expansion of AI-focused datacenters. The layoffs, which could begin as early as this month, will target roles the company expects to need less as AI automates an increasing number of tasks. The move comes as Oracle invests in cloud infrastructure to support AI workloads for customers such as OpenAI.
From "Oracle Plans Thousands of Job Cuts in Face of AI Cash Crunch"
Bloomberg (03/05/26) Brody Ford
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The Register (U.K.)
A coalition of Western governments, including the U.S., U.K., Canada, Japan, Australia, Sweden, and Finland, unveiled 6G Security and Resilience Principles at Mobile World Congress to influence the next-generation mobile network before it is standardized. The principles aim to embed supply chain controls, cybersecurity safeguards, quantum-resistant cryptography, and breach containment into 6G designs, addressing risks from disaggregated architectures, AI integration, and expanded software layers. While non-binding, the initiative seeks to shape standards and vendor behavior early.
From "Western Governments Seek to Lock Down 6G Before It Exists"
The Register (U.K.) (03/03/26) Carly Page
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