Newsy's Latest Tech News

Newsy's Latest Tech News

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The Biden administration is offering up to $10 million for information on foreign cyberattacks, with rewards potentially paid in Bitcoin. A new anti-ransomware task force will collect tips via the dark web. The government is also enhancing public resources to combat ransomware and collaborating with banks and tech firms to prevent money laundering. Meanwhile, Amazon and Facebook have requested that FTC head Lena Khan recuse herself from antitrust cases involving them, citing her previous critical writings on big tech as a potential bias.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the maximum bounty offered by the Biden administration for information on foreign cyberattacks?

$1 million

$10 million

$5 million

$20 million

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the new anti-ransomware task force plan to collect tips?

Through social media

Through email

Via the dark web

By phone calls

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why are Amazon and Facebook requesting Lena Khan's recusal from antitrust cases?

They want a different judge

They believe she lacks experience

They argue her past writings show bias

They claim she has a conflict of interest

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main concern of tech firms regarding Lena Khan's involvement in antitrust cases?

Her lack of legal knowledge

Her critical writings about big tech

Her political affiliations

Her previous employment with a competitor

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where can more opinion-free news headlines be found?

Wherever you stream news

On government websites

In local newspapers

On social media platforms