Cybersecurity
The Internet’s Core Infrastructure Was Hacked to Steal Ethereum From a Popular Wallet Service
The attackers exploited vulnerabilities in two basic internet protocols that route traffic around the world.
Cybersecurity
Government Leads Major Industries In Email Security
Government email security has surged since an October mandate from the Homeland Security Department.
Cybersecurity
A Loud Noise Knocked Out Computers That Run Stock Exchanges Across Northern Europe
The noise came from an errant fire prevention system.
Cybersecurity
Senate turf wars are stalling DHS cyber re-org, lawmaker says
Legislation to rename and reorganize the National Protection and Programs Directorate is meeting resistance from other lawmakers and committees concerned about their oversight purviews.
Cybersecurity
Gmail Unveils Security Features To Protect You From Hackers and Spies
Confidential mode could be popular with those concerned with privacy.
Policy
Defense Bill Would Send Military Reinforcements to DHS’ Cyber Mission
The bill would also transfer most of DISA’s network defense responsibilities to U.S. Cyber Command.
Cybersecurity
How tech supports CBP priorities
Customs and Border Protection is working on many fronts to field new technology, the agency head tells Congress.
Cybersecurity
House bill would create a 'naughty list' for nation-state hacking groups
The Trump administration's new cyber doctrine may be secret, but the administration and Congress are signaling their preferred strategies for responding to and deterring nation state cyberattacks.
Digital Government
Tech Lessons Learned From the Devastation of Hurricane Maria
Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands' CIOs discussed data security, relationships with wireless carriers and next-level training at NASCIO’s midyear conference.
Emerging Tech
Internet of Things Security is a Marathon Not a Sprint, says DHS Cyber Expert
Adversaries that continuously improve their attacks push agencies to proactively defend.
Cybersecurity
Report: Insecure Contractor Emails Leave Government Vulnerable
Federal IT contractors aren’t using an email security tool that’s now mandated for agencies.
Cybersecurity
DHS: No Evidence of Russia Targeting 2018 Elections Yet
That doesn’t mean that they won’t, though.
Cybersecurity
Senator pushes for answers on scope of 2016 Russia voting probes
A DHS official acknowledged that more than 21 states could have been targeted by Russian hackers in the lead-up to the 2016 election.
Cybersecurity
Agencies look to get smart on IoT
As connected devices proliferate, management and security prove challenging for agencies.
Cybersecurity
Lawsuit Over Government’s Kaspersky Ban Hits A Turning Point
The judge in the cases must now either rule on motions in the cases or order oral arguments.
Cybersecurity
State Reauthorization Elevates Cyber Office Tillerson Once Shuttered
The House bill closely tracks a standalone bill to restore and elevate the cyber coordinator’s office.
Cybersecurity
Tech Support Scams Ramping Up, Microsoft Warns
If you're not careful, you could lose a lot of money.
Digital Government
The Man Who Harvested Facebook Data for Cambridge Analytica Doesn’t Think He Affected the 2016 Election
Aleksandr Kogan, the Cambridge University academic who created the app that helped the data analysis firm obtain the personal information of millions, finally speaks out.
Cybersecurity
China's penetration of U.S. supply chain runs deep, says report
A new report sounds calls on the U.S. government and industry to develop a comprehensive strategy for securing the technology supply chain from foreign sabotage and espionage.
Cybersecurity