Cybersecurity

Blogger Leaks ‘Evidence’ of China’s Propaganda Machine

Email archive reveals the IDs and online activities of paid, pro-government digital commentators.

Cybersecurity

Hackers Game Stocks, Target Hollywood Union and Pocket Medical Data

Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.

Digital Government

No More FOUO: Government Plans to Simplify Labeling of Sensitive Information

There are around 120 different designations for unclassified information that requires some sort of safeguarding.

Cybersecurity

DOD announces 2014 CIO award winners

The Defense Department honored four teams and individuals for their achievements in advancing government IT over the last year.

Cybersecurity

What is on the Pentagon Cyber Chief’s Holiday Shopping List?

On Thursday evening, in front of cyber purveyors, DOD CISO rattled off technologies he wants to help secure an Internet of stuff.

Digital Government

House Lawmakers to Reintroduce Bill to End NSA 'Backdoor' Exploits

The measure passed the House earlier this year with major bipartisan support, but was cut out of ongoing funding negotiations.

Cybersecurity

Google Wants to Replace Passwords With Fingerprints and Eyeballs

The tech giant is exploring new ways to secure web activity on its devices.

Cybersecurity

Don’t Expect a Physical Threat from Iranian Cyberwarriors Anytime Soon

Any nation state needs three qualities -- not just the capability -- to carry out a cyberattack that could crash a plane, cut off power or damage other infrastructure.

Cybersecurity

Air Force CIO plots comprehensive cyber strategy

USAF Lt. Gen. William Bender is planning a broad review of the service’s cyber vulnerabilities.

Cybersecurity

Inspector: Security Holes Found in IRS Obamacare System

A core IRS system for calculating Obamacare fees for health insurers and drug manufacturer has security weaknesses

Cybersecurity

Here’s Why Cybersecurity Remains a Challenge for the Justice Department

DOJ has requested millions more in funding and staffed up new divisions to specifically handle cyber investigations.

Cybersecurity

It takes one to know one

Feds are vulnerable to cyber fraud because of inertia, says the con man who inspired Steven Spielberg's "Catch Me If You Can."

Cybersecurity

Cyber Crooks Snatch Biotech Emails to Move Markets

Financial Services // Healthcare and Public Health

Cybersecurity

Canada’s Tax Agency Handed Reporters Details on Celebrities’ Finances and Donations

Entertainment // Government (Foreign) // Ottawa, Canada

Cybersecurity

Postal Service Has No Annual Financial Statement Because of Hack

Agency has to ensure the integrity of its financial data systems post-breach before gathering information for its annual report.