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Published on May 7, 2021 • Cyber

CISA Exercises New Subpoena Authority

CISA used a new subpoena power for the first time last week, to contact at least one internet service provider with customers whose software it had identified as vulnerable to a specific cyber exploit. Congress granted this authority in January, following ongoing requests from the agency. CISA can now subpoena ISPs to obtain a list of its vulnerable customers and notify them directly rather than relying on third party communication.

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CyberScoop: CISA Used New Subpoena Power to Contact US Companies Vulnerable to Hacking

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