Cybersecurity
Hackers Can Get into Pacemakers, Leak 700M Emails and Spoof the Taxman
It's just another crazy week in Threatwatch.
Cybersecurity
FDA Warns Nearly a Half Million Pacemakers Need Security Updates
Healthcare and Public Health
Cybersecurity
Former State Cyber Coordinator Says It Was a Mistake to Close His Office
The department's former cyber coordinator Chris Painter worries the country is stepping back from its role as a global cyber leader.
Cybersecurity
People Are Uploading Memes and Fake Documents to the FCC Website Using API Keys the Agency Gave Out
There’s no hacking involved here.
Cybersecurity
Lawmakers Question How to Best Protect Data Breach Victims
House lawmakers want the Government Accountability Office to determine better ways to protect victims whose personal information is exposed.
Emerging Tech
Trump’s Tech Team Shares Plans For Modernizing Government
The White House wants to know what's missing and will keep commenting open until Sept. 20.
Cybersecurity
Candidate Trump Criticized Obama's Cyber Doctrine. President Trump Continues It.
The president’s cyber policies largely mirror Obama’s with one big, Russia-sized carve out.
Cybersecurity
Senate panel wants update on cyber EO
Reports on international cybersecurity cooperation were due from key agencies by June 23, under President Trump's May executive order, and some in the Senate would like a look at the documents.
Cybersecurity
A Federal Push for Smart Cities Cybersecurity and Privacy Standards
“There are not a whole lot of best practices for local governments,” an official with the National Institute of Standards and Technology told Route Fifty.
Cybersecurity
How the Air Force is tweaking procurement
A top military acquisition officer said the Air Force is changing its procurement process to meet the intent of Congress and adapt to 21st-century cybersecurity needs.
Cybersecurity
Tillerson to Slash Cyber Office, Other Special Envoys
The move is part of a broader effort to streamline department operations and reduce its budget.
Emerging Tech
Traffic Safety Agency Needs to Clarify Connected Car Authority, Audit Says
At least one association thinks the agency is overstepping its bounds.
Digital Government
Feds Warn Against Hurricane Harvey Charity Scams
FEMA and US-CERT have both warned citizens to verify that certain charities are legitimate before sending money.
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity Is 2017’s Version of the White Walkers—And You Don’t Want to Be a Non-Believer
Among those who do recognize the threat, no one has a clear strategy to stop the enemy.
Cybersecurity
DISA's new vice director focuses on cyber tools for battle
Navy Rear Adm. Nancy Norton will help oversee the Defense Information Systems Agency's 8,000 employees and manage an $11 billion budget.
Cybersecurity
Hackers Focus on Money By Spreading Adware and Porting Cellphone Numbers
Turns out two-factor authentication only works when you control your phone number.
Cybersecurity