Cybersecurity
Postal Service reveals cyber breach
The September attack, made public Nov. 10, potentially puts customer and employee personal information at risk, including addresses, Social Security numbers and emails.
Cybersecurity
OBIM looks for next-gen ID data processing
The Office of Biometric Identity Management’s customers include DHS components such as CBP, CIS, ICE, FEMA, TSA and the Coast Guard.
Cybersecurity
Widespread Drupal Bug at the Root of Indiana Government Breach
Nigeria Cyber Army claimed responsibility for vandalizing the state's Department of Education website.
Cybersecurity
Dermatology Center Detects Hacked Server Two Years Too Late
Healthcare and Public Health // North Carolina, United States
Cybersecurity
Hackers Hail Islamic State, Plunder Hilton Honors Rewards and Terrify the Neighbors
Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.
Cybersecurity
Federal Judge Says Public Has a Right to Know About FBI’s Facial Recognition Database
Transparency organizations are serving the public interest when seeking information about the government’s collection and use of biometric data, a federal judge said.
Cybersecurity
A dubious honor for IRS.gov, cyber-training priorities, worldwide warrants and more
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
Digital Government
Rap Sheets, Watchlists and Spy Networks Now Available With Single Click
DNI flips the switch on a single sign-on tool for sharing sensitive information.
Cybersecurity
Tax Fraud Scheme Preyed on Mentally Ill Patients
Healthcare and Public Health // Philadelphia, United States
Modernization
China’s Sketchy App Stores Now Serve up iPhone Malware
The “Wirelurker” malware was flagged by security firm Palo Alto Networks, and is notable because it is one of the first pieces of malicious code that can infect iPhones that have not been jailbroken.
Cybersecurity
Long-awaited FISMA Reforms May Hit Stumbling Block
The House and Senate have hit a road bump trying to update a 2002 law covering federal computer security.
Cybersecurity
The FBI’s Quiet Plan to Expand Its Hacking Powers
Authorities are asking a little-known rule-making panel to increase the FBI’s search warrant powers to remotely hack into computers.
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity specialist wins House seat
Will Hurd will represent Texas' 23rd district -- and he comes with an interesting resume.
Cybersecurity
Capital One Employee Poached Customer Account Data
Financial Services // Vermont, United States
Cybersecurity
Judges Skeptical NSA Spying Violates Privacy Rights
In reviewing a post-Snowden case Tuesday, an appeals court questioned whether the government’s bulk collection of phone records needs to be reined in.
Cybersecurity