Cybersecurity

House Cyber Leader Calls for Special Cyber Committee

Hillary Clinton has endorsed a 9/11-style investigation into Russia election hacks.

Emerging Tech

Government and Technology Predictions for the New Year

Between the election, the internet of things attack, vehicle hacking, the takeoff of drones and billions of compromised emails, you almost couldn’t get away from the next big story.

Cybersecurity

Obama: 'We can't tell people what to do' on cyber

At a White House press conference, President Obama addressed ongoing cybersecurity vulnerabilities amid a larger discussion of Russia's role in hacking Democratic targets during the 2016 election.

Cybersecurity

Former officials urge response to Russian hacking

As the Obama administration enters its last weeks, former national security officials say the president needs to punish Russia for interfering in the U.S. election.

Modernization

How to Make Donald Trump’s Phone Safe

The man who led the effort to let President Obama keep his BlackBerry says the best solution for Trump might be multiple devices.

Digital Government

Does Russia’s Election Hacking Signal a New Era in Espionage?

Yes and no.

Cybersecurity

What’s the Argument For Not Shutting Down Yahoo Mail Immediately?

In light of these massive security lapses, a number of questions are being asked.

Cybersecurity

What Hackers Want More Than Cash When They Report Bugs

More than half of internet security researchers expect to be able to test bug fixes they’ve reported.

Cybersecurity

White House Cyber Adviser: I Wish We Saw Election Hacking Coming

This won’t be the last time Russia or another nation interferes in U.S. elections, White House cyber adviser Michael Daniel says.

Cybersecurity

Tech refresh bills will be back, says DHS CIO

IT modernization funding efforts will be back, according to DHS CIO Luke McCormack, and agencies should still position agile, cloud and other capabilities to show they're moving into a modern environment.

Cybersecurity

Yahoo Suffers History's Biggest Known Data Breach

Hackers stole data from more than a billion user accounts.

Cybersecurity

Watchdog: DOD needs to improve cybersecurity

Despite taking steps to improve cybersecurity, the Department of Defense reportedly is still coming up short on securing its cyber networks, systems and infrastructure.

Cybersecurity

House Intel Chair Lashes Intelligence Community for Ducking Election Hacks Briefing

Intel leaders could be enabling political manipulation of intelligence, Rep. Devin Nunes charges.

Cybersecurity

Earnest: Intelligence Conclusions on Election Hacking Not Political

Trump has charged the IC’s conclusion Russia hacked the DNC was politically motivated.

Digital Government

Biggest Names in Tech Are Meeting with Donald Trump. They Will Have Much to Discuss

The agenda has not been disclosed, but America’s tech chieftains have a lot to talk about with the incoming president.

Cybersecurity

A Frustrated Barack Obama Tells Trevor Noah the Russian Hack 'Was Not a Secret' Before the Election

Obama said this should have been "perfectly obvious."

Cybersecurity

Senators Demand Criminal Investigation into Russian Election Hacking

The demand joins a trove of investigations and requested investigations related to the hacking.