Digital Government
Senate Passes Major NSA Reform Bill
The USA Freedom Act earned final passage in the Senate on Tuesday and was signed by the president.
Cybersecurity
Untold lines of code make Pentagon weapons vulnerable
DOD officials are up against a daunting challenge in making weapons systems more secure from hackers.
Cybersecurity
After Breach, IRS Considers PINs for All Taxpayers
Currently, only a small portion of the taxpaying population is given the added protection of PIN number verification.
Cybersecurity
At IRS, Two-Factor Authentication Means Waiting For a Letter in Your Mailbox
IRS officials cautioned members of Congress that if they make the login process too difficult, users might become even more frustrated with the tax agency.
Digital Government
Senate Advances Bill to Limit NSA Spying, Restore Patriot Act
The USA Freedom Act could pass the Senate later on Tuesday.
Cybersecurity
Encryption warning, email assurance, a health IT SIN and more
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
Cybersecurity
To meet new threats, IRS might need an old tool
In the wake of a massive breach, the IRS says it can stay one step ahead with more money -- and a special hiring authority.
Ideas
How to Secure WordPress in 10 Steps
The mitigations needed to secure a WordPress system and fortify it from attacks are many.
Cybersecurity
International Financial Body Duped Into Releasing Member Details
Financial Services // London, England
Cybersecurity
You Can Now Protect Your Facebook Messages From Snooping Eyes
The social network has added another layer of security for the cautious: encrypted notification emails.
Digital Government
The Patriot Act Just Expired. Here’s What Happens to NSA Surveillance
Three of the law's controversial surveillance authorities have now expired. The two sides of the surveillance debate differ on what that means going forward.
Cybersecurity
Pro-ISIS Activists Take Over New York Healthcare Website
Healthcare and Public Health // United States
Cybersecurity
Are agencies really ready for the Internet of Things?
From storage to security, the risks are significant — but ignoring the IoT is not an option.
Cybersecurity
New Guidance Aims to Plug Peepholes in City Surveillance Systems
The preliminary guidelines address the personal data of individuals captured by traffic sensors, speed cameras and other Internet-connected government systems.
Cybersecurity
Trade automation review, online SBA loans and a CIS retirement
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
Cybersecurity
Hackers Air Feds’ Sexual Preferences and Pose as Baltimore Prosecutor in Freddie Gray Case
Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.
Cybersecurity
Baltimore Prosecutor Says Her Hacked Twitter Account ‘Favorited’ An Anti-Cop Tweet
Government (U.S.) // Social Media
Digital Government
Cyber Command Says New Mega-Contract Will Be Out by Fall
The Pentagon last week abandoned a $475 million job posting for cyberattack and network defense experts.
Cybersecurity