Cybersecurity
DOJ gets new legal tool to go after botnets
A procedural shift makes it easier for federal law enforcement to investigate attacks that use devices scattered across the country.
Cybersecurity
Trump Pledges DOD-Led Plan to Protect Vital Infrastructure from Cyberattack
It’s not clear how far the plan will depart from current practice.
Cybersecurity
What CIOs should do next
A wide-ranging discussion by public- and private-sector IT leaders revealed key drivers for achieving positive mission outcomes.
Cybersecurity
Almost 134,000 Customers’ Info Breached in Phone Scam
Telecommunications // United Kingdom
Cybersecurity
DOD paves the way for more hacker research
The Pentagon announced a new policy to put efforts that allow hackers to explore DOD websites for vulnerabilities on firmer legal footing.
Cybersecurity
Carter Announces Program for Hackers to Disclose DOD Web Vulnerabilities
The program launches the same day as the Hack the Army bug bounty program.
Cybersecurity
Cyber panel closes in on final recommendations
A panel of business, technology and academia leaders is finalizing ideas for how to approach cybersecurity in the next decade.
Cybersecurity
Hackers Mess with Canadian Armed Forces Recruiting, White House Social Media and Russian Banks
This week's cyber incidents include website redirecting and a big (but not the biggest) botnet.
Cybersecurity
Canadian Armed Forces Website Redirects to Chinese Page
Government (Foreign) // Canada
Cybersecurity
National Cybersecurity Commission Report to Focus on Near-Term Fixes
Commissioners are eager to get the report into the Trump transition team’s hands.
Cybersecurity
OPM Gets Poor Cyber Grade 18 Months After Breach
High staff turnover puts agency security at risk, according to the annual information security management audit.
Emerging Tech
How Procurement Could Secure Internet of Things
Money talks when it comes to connected devices.
Cybersecurity
Study backs IoT/DDoS concerns
A new study from one of the companies that battled a huge internet device-based attack underscores the need for stronger internet-of-things security.
Cybersecurity
Former spy chief says U.S. lacks cyber framework
Former NSA head Michael Hayden says that the U.S. still has not developed a coherent cyber framework and that serious challenges lie ahead for the incoming Trump administration.
Cybersecurity
IG: OPM falling short on FISMA requirements
The latest audit by OPM's inspector general says the agency is regressing in its compliance with the Federal Information Security Modernization Act.
Cybersecurity
Senators Introduce Bill to Delay Expansion of FBI Hacking Powers
The bill, which will allow judges to issue hacking warrants outside their districts, will take effect Dec. 1 if it’s not delayed.
Cybersecurity
Democrats Fear Further Russian Cyber Aggression After Election Hacks Curtail
House oversight ranking member Elijah Cummings, D-Md., seeks congressional investigation into Russian election meddling.
Emerging Tech
Could the Fear of Weaponizing Internet of Things Devices Lead to a New Agency?
Several agencies including the Federal Communications Commission, Federal Trade Commission and National Highway Traffic Security Administration already issue guidance over some aspects of the internet of things.
Cybersecurity