Cybersecurity
New bill sets IoT standards for federal suppliers
A new bipartisan Senate bill would eliminate the federal government from purchasing connected devices with hard-coded passwords and other known vulnerabilities.
Cybersecurity
Wyden presses spy chief on surveillance powers
Sen. Ron Wyden wants the Trump administration to publicly state whether the FISA law applies to communications that are "entirely domestic."
Modernization
Pentagon Now Offering Top Officials Classified Tablets
The Defense Department's pilot program allows access to materials up to secret level.
Cybersecurity
Can government help fight the war on botnets?
As the number of internet-connected devices increases, along with the threat of botnets and potential attacks, the role of government should not be solely focused on prescribing new legal mandates.
Cybersecurity
Westeros Is Under Attack (From Hackers, Not White Walkers)
While the war over the Iron Throne ramps up on "Game of Thrones," HBO is busy defending the Seven Kingdoms from online pirates.
Cybersecurity
House Panel Wants Inventory of Agencies' Kaspersky Use
The Science, Space and Technology Committee is the latest to question how the government may be using the Russian anti-virus software.
Cybersecurity
Time to Choose a Password Manager
Using a password manager is just one way to increase personal online security.
Cybersecurity
Lawmakers seek answers on agencies' use of Kaspersky tech
A House committee is asking federal agencies to turn over any records related to their use of software from a company suspected of having ties to the Kremlin.
Cybersecurity
Deputy takes the reins at DHS
Elaine Duke steps into the top job at DHS, as outgoing chief John Kelly moves to the White House as Trump's chief of staff.
Cybersecurity
DOD Needs to Lock Down Smart TVs to Prevent Surveillance, Watchdog Says
The Defense Department needs to step security of connected devices, according to a recent report.
Cybersecurity
Hackers Spy on Mac Users, Get Italian Bank Info and Swedish State Secrets
Sometimes a hacker's best friend is a misconfigured system.
Cybersecurity
Hackers Have Lost Their Favorite Bitcoin Laundering Service After an Arrest in Greece
The arrest of a Russian man named Alexander Vinnik in Greece on Wednesday could disrupt the operations of one of the world’s largest bitcoin exchanges.
Digital Government
A Fake Cyber Stat Lives On in Congress
Some numbers are too convincing to go away.
Cybersecurity
U.S. Embassies are Vulnerable to Digital Snooping, Watchdogs Find
Embassies’ telecom supply chains often go through China and they aren’t fixing vulnerabilities security officers point out.
Cybersecurity
Senators OK Funding to Improve Their Own Cybersecurity
The funding bump would raise the upper chamber’s cyber protections and train senators and staff in cyber hygiene.
Cybersecurity
OPM Confirms Digital Personnel Files Offline Until End of Month
The online files will be accessible in read-only mode until then, the agency says.
Cybersecurity
New Bill Would Help Feds Victimized by Data Breaches
The bipartisan legislation would inform victims about efforts to mitigate damage and prosecute hackers.
Cybersecurity
IRS Asks Congress to Renew Its Best Path for Hiring Techies Fast
The agency wants Congress to reinstate a hiring authority is considers superior to the Critical Position Pay Authority.
Cybersecurity