Cybersecurity

DHS Drafts Blueprints for Self-Repairing Networks as Hacks Mount

Resiliency is the key to preventing the attackers from finding sensitive information or disrupting activities, experts say.

Cybersecurity

Another U.S. Satellite Hack Traced to China

Government (U.S.) // Maryland, United States

Cybersecurity

Survey: Americans Do Care About Online Privacy After All

Yet, the idea that people simply do not care about privacy remains entrenched.

Cybersecurity

The promise of technology transfer

DHS S&T is lining up more technologies to make the transition from government to commercial application, in hopes they will redound to the benefit of all.

Digital Government

Why Veterans Make Good Cyberwarriors

Putting returning warfighters back to work as cyberdefenders makes sense, advocates say.

Cybersecurity

Google Ordered to Help Avenge Leaker of Marvel’s New ‘Avengers’ Trailer

Entertainment // California, United States

Cybersecurity

CEOs, Beware -- Someone is Snooping on You Using Hotel Wi-Fi

The attackers use hotel Wi-Fi to prompt people to download updates for software such as Adobe Flash, Google Toolbar and Microsoft Messenger. The updates are in fact malware.

Cybersecurity

Postal Employees, You've Been Hacked. What Now?

The FBI and DHS are still investigating an intrusion into USPS personnel systems.

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.