Cybersecurity
Trump's pick to head whistleblower office comes from group suing EPA
President Donald Trump's nominee to lead a whistleblower protection office comes from a legal group that is currently suing the EPA to access employees' encrypted communications.
Cybersecurity
Lawmakers seek answers on alleged FCC DDoS attack
Five Democratic senators are seeking an FBI investigation into possible cyberattacks on the Federal Communication Commission's online comment system.
Cybersecurity
ShadowBrokers launch subscription service for stolen NSA tools
The enigmatic ShadowBrokers have launched a new subscription service in their latest attempt to monetize stolen NSA hacking tools.
Ideas
Cybersecurity is the Sputnik of Our Day
We need a cyber-race to spur innovation and ensure the digital world is a secure haven for western democratic society.
Cybersecurity
DNC is Hiring a CTO
The CTO will be responsible for modernizing and security the party’s digital infrastructure.
Cybersecurity
This WannaCry-Like Trojan Horse Uses Your Computer’s Resources to Mine for Money
This malware has been in the wild since the beginning of May.
Cybersecurity
Senators want a (bug) bounty on DHS
Senators have introduced legislation to establish a Department of Homeland Security bug bounty program modeled on the Hack the Pentagon that would unleash white-hat hackers on agency systems.
Artificial Intelligence
How Games Advance Emerging Tech
Strategy games have long been a proving ground for artificial intelligence, but what could driverless cars learn from a hyper-violent video game?
Cybersecurity
Hackers Hide Malware and Post Fake Stories; Breach Exposes Concealed Carry Permit Holders' Info
Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.
Modernization
One Way to Hide Your Data from Digital Border Searches
A popular password manager unveiled a feature to temporarily remove data from devices.
Cybersecurity
These Senators Want You to Hack DHS
A new bill would create a bug bounty program at the Homeland Security Department similar to programs at the Pentagon and GSA.
Cybersecurity
U.S. Embassies Lag on Digital Security
One-third of vetted posts weren’t doing routine information security checks.
Cybersecurity
Can government stop using Social Security numbers?
Agencies are having trouble reducing reliance on Social Security numbers as identifiers because of outdated systems, insufficient funding and lack of coordination from OMB.
Cybersecurity
What the PATCH Act doesn't do
Proponents of the current Vulnerabilities Equities Process say the proposed PATCH Act will likely improve the process, but it is just one piece of a larger cybersecurity puzzle.
Cybersecurity
Congressman files new 'hack back' bill
A new draft bill would allow private companies to use "active cyber defense measures" in response to a hack, but officials warn such measures could result in cyber escalation and unintended consequences.
Cybersecurity
How the Interior Department Stopped a Phishing Attack
The phishing attack compromised more than 100 employees' credentials.
Cybersecurity