Sen. Ron Wyden called on the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and Office of Management and Budget to implement Encrypted Client Hello across federal websites. He identified at least 350 sites lacking this protection, which secures the specific website name during data transmission. Wyden warned that exposed website names could allow hackers to identify whistleblowers or track individuals seeking crisis support. He recommended that CISA mandate the technology for civilian agencies and that OMB require it from commercial cloud vendors.
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