Cybersecurity
FBI Director Gets Schooled on Security Tech by Congressman
James Comey was unprepared for a barrage of technical questions by California Rep. Darrell Issa, during a hearing on iPhone encryption.
Cybersecurity
Rogers: Silicon Valley can benefit from CYBERCOM outreach
"If we can't generate value for both [sides], that's not a partnership," Adm. Michael Rogers, head of U.S. Cyber Command, said at the annual RSA conference in downtown San Francisco.
Cybersecurity
House Panel Wants to Give Agency CIOs Authority to Crack Down on Personal Email Use
Labor groups fought efforts at DHS and OPM recently to shut off personal email access.
Cybersecurity
Your Checking Account Is Probably Easier to Hack into Than Your Email
Few passwords are as important as those that protect your finances.
Cybersecurity
Congress weighs in on FBI-Apple dispute
Members of Congress from both sides of the aisle had serious questions about whether the FBI should be able to compel Apple to build software to support its investigative efforts.
Cybersecurity
Tech, Tequila and Cyber: Let's Talk Next-Gen Cyberwarriors on March 8
We’ll keep the conversation light on stuffiness and heavy on cybersecurity and what our speakers are doing in their respective positions.
Cybersecurity
Carter sizes up emerging technology in Silicon Valley visit
Defense Secretary Ash Carter is pushing to solidify the Defense Department's relationships in Silicon Valley in the final year of the Obama administration.
Cybersecurity
Energy Dept. seeks $83M increase to harden grid against cyberattack
The Department of Energy has requested an $83 million increase in funding to modernize the US electrical grid, the largest increase for any DOE research and development initiative.
Cybersecurity
Army seeks more cyber dollars in 2017 budget
The Vice Chief of Staff of the Army cautioned Congress that even a requested increase in funding won't be enough to get officials where they want to be.
Digital Government
US Now Launching Cyberattacks Against ISIS, Defense Secretary Says
This battle for Mosul ultimately will be the biggest U.S. operation in Iraq since the end of the last war.
Cybersecurity
Visa Waiver Program now includes daily database check
More frequent database checks for Visa Waiver Program applicants is helping to prevent a potential blind spot, CBP's chief said.
Modernization
Apple’s Next Security Update May Not Be User Friendly
If the company encrypts iCloud backups, users would likely lose access to their valuable photos and contacts if they forget their password.
Cybersecurity
CYBERCOM Chief Says More Industry Heads Will Roll After Hacks
At federal agencies, bosses have been slow to take the blame for hacks.
Cybersecurity
Report: Expect Even More DDoS Attacks, Malicious Cyber Activity from China
These attacks involve multiple systems -- many or all of which could be hijacked machines -- which target a single system, such as a website, application or server.
Cybersecurity
Details emerge about planned digital security commission
A new bill would create a commission to probe and issue recommendations on how to walk the line between privacy and security when it comes to commercially available encryption and other technologies.
Cybersecurity
Why encryption is inevitable
In a new white paper on encryption, the Chertoff Group argues that law enforcement access to encrypted products would open a Pandora's box of problems.
Cybersecurity
Hackers Pay Family’s AT&T Bill, Phish for Celeb Nudies, and Infiltrate the UN World Tourism Organization
Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.
Cybersecurity
Spy Mapping Agency Isn't Going Dark Anytime Soon
The challenge for the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency is not one of “going dark” but of too much light.
Cybersecurity
Oregon Man Cops to Phishing for Naked Pics of Celebs
Entertainment // Web Services // California, United States
Cybersecurity