Cybersecurity
OPM Hackers Allegedly Penetrated United Airlines Computers Too
Government Contractor // Transportation
Modernization
Video: How Android Phones Can Be Hacked With One Text
Why 95 percent of Android users are at risk.
Modernization
Shadow IT on the Rise But Feds Unsure How to Tackle Security Risks
Many federal technology decision-makers say they see widespread use of shadow IT in their agency, but consider themselves Ill-equipped to handle its accompanying security risks.
Cybersecurity
Einstein approved, GSA nominees move forward and more
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
Cybersecurity
White House Preps New Cyber Policy Dealing with Federal Contractors
The proposal, which could be published as early as today, follows hacks at two background checkers that compromised the security of personnel who handle U.S. secrets.
Cybersecurity
Congress Running Out of Time on Cyber Bill
Significant hurdles remain for the Senate's proposed cybersecurity legislation, which is competing with at least two other issues for a vote before recess.
Digital Government
White House Nixes Edward Snowden Pardon Request
“Mr. Snowden's dangerous decision to steal and disclose classified information had severe consequences for the security of our country and the people who work day in and day out to protect it.”
Cybersecurity
ACT-IAC looks to 'dramatically improve' federal cybersecurity
The public-private group is surveying academia, industry and others, and will report its findings to federal CIO Tony Scott by the end of September.
Ideas
The Future-Forward Cybersecurity Fix
The U.S. government is playing catch-up on security primarily because it has not been able to keep up with the advances in technology over the last decade.
Cybersecurity
ITA official tracks data for cyber insights
The proliferation of data at DOD, via mobile devices and other means, has enlarged the "attack surface" and rendered perimeter-focused defense virtually obsolete.
Cybersecurity
Why Identity-Theft Protection Isn’t All It’s Cracked Up To Be
Victims of data breaches are still vulnerable even with identity theft protection.
Cybersecurity
Backfitting the Safety Act
Lawmakers and experts debate ways to provide liability protections for cyberattacks.
Cybersecurity
Watchdog: Water, Power on Pentagon Installations Need Better Protection Planning
Better planning could help DOD protect its utilities from cyberattack and unexpected storms, a GAO report said.
Cybersecurity
Census Wants Employees Prepared for Phishing Attacks
The training program is meant to make sure the bureau’s employees are armed with the appropriate knowledge and skill set to defend themselves against future attacks.
Cybersecurity
DOJ Refuses to Release Secret Cybersecurity Memo
Sen. Ron Wyden says the memo is crucial to the Senate's upcoming cybersecurity debate.
Digital Government
NSA to Purge Database of Phone Records Collected Under Mass Surveillance
“As soon as possible, NSA will destroy the Section 215 bulk telephony metadata upon expiration of its litigation preservation obligations.”
Cybersecurity
Navy Man Allegedly Staged Photo Shoot Inside Classified Nuke Sub
The machinist’s mate then hammered the evidence to smithereens and shot his laptop.
Cybersecurity
ID Theft Prevention Might Not Protect OPM Hack Victims, Top Democrat Says
Experts advise those affected learn how to spot deception in emails, phone calls and social interactions.
Cybersecurity