Cybersecurity
DHS warns feds about electronic billing ploy
A phishing campaign targeting government employees includes malware disguised as an attached invoice.
Cybersecurity
Outgoing Intelligence chairman warns of cyber vulnerabilities
Retiring Michigan Republican Mike Rogers’ valedictory is the latest in a series of dire warnings about the need to bolster cyber defenses.
Cybersecurity
Agencies Mold Regulations around ‘Voluntary’ Cyber Standards
Coast Guard, NHTSA and FDA are adapting the NIST framework for boat owners, car companies and medical device manufacturers.
Cybersecurity
Ontario Government Website Tells Visitors: ‘U Can’t Touch This’
Government (Foreign) // Ontario, Canada
Cybersecurity
Sands Casino Corporate Systems Eviscerated by Iranians
Entertainment // Nevada, United States
Cybersecurity
Hackers Pocket Patient Credit Cards, Loiter for Half a Decade at Payment Processor and Exploit BT
Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.
Cybersecurity
Why the Sony hack should scare feds
The attack on Sony marks an escalation that damaged a network and destroyed data. Experts say feds need to be watchful for similar assaults.
Cybersecurity
Alaska Mental Health Facility Blamed for Hack of Sensitive Files
Healthcare and Public Health // Alaska, United States
Cybersecurity
Congress Strengthens Homeland Security's Cyber Role with FISMA Reform, Other Bills
A 2002 computer protection law finally gets an upgrade.
Cybersecurity
Tech Explosion Makes Cybercrooks Harder to Catch
Are crimes in the cyber realm the only time it's OK to blame the victim?
Cybersecurity
Congress Quietly Bolsters NSA Spying in Intelligence Bill
‘It grants the executive branch virtually unlimited access to the communications of every American,’ warned Rep. Justin Amash.
Cybersecurity
FISMA, TSA IT measures on way to president
The FISMA overhaul incorporates the existing division of labor on protecting federal networks, while the TSA measure creates new levels of oversight for IT acquisition at the agency.
Cybersecurity
SANS, CSIS unveil cyber scholarships for Air Force vets
A new scholarship program for Air Force veterans taps into the increasing demand for cybersecurity jobs.
Cybersecurity
Airborne surveillance, IT interns and network defenses
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
Cybersecurity
ER Nurse Canned for Racking Up Charges with Patients’ Cards
Financial Services // Healthcare and Public Health // Florida, United States
Cybersecurity
Real-Life ‘Criminal Minds’ Team Tries to Root Out Rogue Federal Employees
Researchers say using technology to detect behavioral patterns could help federal managers screen out mischief-makers.
Cybersecurity
Congress moves cyber-hiring, FISMA measures
A bill that will allow DHS to hire cybersecurity professionals faster and pay them more now heads to the president for his signature.
Cybersecurity
Dealing with the doldrums at DHS S&T
The Science and Technology Directorate came in dead last in employee satisfaction for the second time, and Undersecretary Reginald Brothers said he wants to confront the problem head on.
Cybersecurity