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Chamber Of Commerce Fallout

Yesterday the WSJ reported that the Chinese hacked the US Chamber of Commerce.  Here's a quick overview of the reaction:

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The Toronto Star explores why the hacking of the Chamber of Commerce should scare you, and how all of our digital frames, thermostats, and printers are at risk.

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Humourosly, the New York Times notes that the Chamber of Commerce opposed cybersecurity legislation.  I'd like to add that the Chamber opposed cybersecurity regulation that was a regulatory overreach, not necessarily all cybersecurity legislation.

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Bloomberg reports that the attack on the Chamber will push Congress to get cybersecurity legislation passed.

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The Washington Post explains how the Chamber attack highlights spear-phising dangers.

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