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SAN FRANCISCO -- The U.S. government is stepping up its efforts to disrupt the infrastructure hackers use to make money from breaking into and holding hostage computer networks, announcing sanctions against one virtual currency exchange and warning U.S. companies it could be legally risky for them to pay off hackers that hit their systems.
Voluntary cybersecurity standards for critical industries are no longer sufficient, most said.
Congress is entering a new phase in its years-long battle to rein in tech's power.
The confirmation hearing is today for Chris Inglis to be the first-ever national cyber director.
They're planning to run billboards and even fly planes over the company's Menlo Park headquarters.