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$42B Funding for Broadband Helps Rural America, Raises Cyber Concerns

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Infrastructure in rural areas will be upgraded by 2030 to high-speed broadband, all part of a $1 trillion 2021 infrastructure bill signed by President Joe Biden. Which states and territories get how much is being determined by a Broadband Data Collection map from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

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White House Proposes Ban on Connected Vehicle Tech from China, Russia

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As cars have evolved into sophisticated computer networks on wheels, they have become potential targets for cyberattacks, raising concerns about data privacy, infrastructure security, and even physical safety. If compromised, this data could be used for surveillance or targeted attacks.