Cybersecurity
Hackers Target Journalists, Tribal Members and Use Forged Cookies
Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.
Digital Government
Lawmakers Want Social Media Vetted for All Visa Applicants and Ask More Mar-a-Lago Questions
This week, legislators addressed issues related to visas, Mar-a-Lago, cellphone privacy and more.
Cybersecurity
NIST Wants To Know How Utility Companies Can Deter Hackers
The federal government wants input on the best ways to protect companies from losing control of physical assets.
Cybersecurity
An Interior Data Center's Security May Have Exposed Data for Years
An OIG report suggests the Bureau of Indian Affairs' cyber program wasn't enough to protect 24 systems internally.
Modernization
DHS Showcases Bluetooth Tech at RSA
DHS’ cyber research division looks for technology the private sector will use but might not develop on its own.
Cybersecurity
New York DA to Trump: Have Our Backs Against Cop-proof Encryption
New York District Attorney Cyrus Vance advocated a congressional ban on cop-proof encryption, but legislation never got off the ground.
Cybersecurity
Why there's no one deterrent for cyber
Policymakers need to stop looking for a silver bullet deterrence model for cyber and recognize the complexity of the threats, say current and former officials.
Cybersecurity
Failed SBINet offers lessons for border wall oversight
With a failed billion-dollar DHS project in mind, the agency's inspector general said he will audit the southern border wall project repeatedly as it is built.
Cybersecurity
FBI to private sector: work with us
The FBI is looking for more cooperation from industry and private businesses to identify and mitigate cyberthreats.
Cybersecurity
Blame the US, Not China, For Recent Surge in Massive Cyberattacks
The blame so far had largely fallen on the Chinese manufacturers for churning out devices with shoddy security on the cheap.
Cybersecurity
Why NIST's Framework Avoids a One-Sized-Fits-All Approach to Cybersecurity
Many companies are adopting the framework, but there’s still work to do, the NIST program manager tells Nextgov.
Cybersecurity
What Former NSA Chief Keith Alexander Thinks of Trump's Cyber Stance
The former NSA director hopes Trump will allow government to more actively defend industry from cyberattacks.
Cybersecurity
Bureau of Indian Affairs Warns 20,000 Tribal Members of Possible Data Breach
Government (U.S.) // Montana, United States
Digital Government
The Risks of Sending Secret Messages in the White House
Communication apps with disappearing text could run afoul of presidential records laws—and might not be as secure as they seem.
Digital Government
Federal Information Systems Hit 20 Years on GAO’s High-Risk List
The watchdog is waiting for 1,000 recommendations to be implemented.
Cybersecurity
Some IT bright spots in GAO annual risk report
Federal IT acquisition and DHS management see gains over 2015, but GAO wants more improvement.
Cybersecurity
Congress Requests Review of EPA’s Use of Encrypted Communications
The use of encrypted communications applications across government is on the upswing, though such communications are still privy to sunshine laws.
Cybersecurity
Hackers Are Bombarding the UK With Two Serious Cyberattacks a Day, the British Government Claims
That's 188 serious cyberattacks in the last three months.
Cybersecurity