Cybersecurity
Hackers Infiltrate University of Chicago, Violate Privacy of Ex-Wife’s Medical Patients, and Aid Private Eyes
Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.
Cybersecurity
Responding to Sony Hack, Senate Advances Major Cybersecurity Bill
The Senate Intelligence Committee passed a controversial information-sharing measure Thursday, despite fears it could embolden more NSA spying.
Cybersecurity
New job for Norton, plus updates on drones and data breach legislation
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
Cybersecurity
Drawing back the curtain on cyberwar
Shane Harris' book "@War" details the personalities and turf battles behind the U.S. government's conclusion that cyberspace is a national security asset.
Cybersecurity
Privacy of a Doctor’s Patients Was Violated by Her Cyber-Stalking Ex-Husband
Healthcare and Public Health // New York, United States
Cybersecurity
Colonial America Stands Up to ‘Worldwide Caliphate’ after Random Hack
Intruders penetrated Colonial Williamsburg's website through a software vulnerability.
Cybersecurity
Treasury Begins Automating Cyber Tip-Sharing with Banks
The technology upgrade follows heavy assaults on Wall Street networks over the past few years.
Cybersecurity
DHS CIOs see cyber, budgets as top concerns
Although cybersecurity is always a priority, one component CIO said, "my biggest problem is stretching a dollar."
Cybersecurity
Meet the Air Force's future cyber force
FCW visited the Air Force Academy outside Colorado Springs, where a team of young cyber cadets is racking up medals and experience prized by Pentagon leaders.
Cybersecurity
Amid Fears of NSA Spying, Senate Panel to Vote On Cybersecurity Bill
The Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act is likely to move forward Thursday.
Cybersecurity
Colonial America Stands Up to ‘Worldwide Caliphate’ after Random Hack
Nonprofit // United States
Cybersecurity
Pentagon on Path to Launch Hacker-Proof Boeing Drone by 2018
Defense industry programmers are rewriting software on the helicopter drone to prevent outsiders from digitally infiltrating the aerial vehicle.
Cybersecurity
Industry outreach, lukewarm storage and 'the ultimate autopilot'
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
Modernization
Clinton Office Says Email Was Secure, But Details Remain Elusive
“There are concerns about broadcasting specific technical details about past and current practices.”
Cybersecurity
WhiteHouse.gov Finally Gets Boosted Encryption
The announcement comes about a month after several government groups said they were transitioning to HTTPS-only public-facing websites.
Cybersecurity
Can the Pentagon keep pace on biometrics?
The Defense Department has launched an improved version of its biometrics repository, but the system still lacks the latest technology.
Cybersecurity
Why Internet voting remains a risky proposition
A Lawrence Livermore expert details the many ways online elections could be corrupted.
Cybersecurity