Cybersecurity
Homeland Security Adviser Urges Congress to Renew Controversial Surveillance Power
Tom Bossert warned letting Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act sunset would have grave security consequences.
Cybersecurity
Researchers Just Discovered a Bug That Has Made Fortune 100 Companies Vulnerable to Simple Hacks Since 2008
The vulnerability was discovered in a popular open-source software package.
Cybersecurity
Storm aid could push debt, shutdown deadline to December
The emergency appropriations package for hurricane Harvey could let lawmakers punt budget and debt deals to the end of 2017, with the next shutdown threat coming in mid-December.
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