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
Are Federal Employees the Bull in the China Shop When it Comes to Cybersecurity?
Employee-triggered cyberincidents stem from a variety of security and policy breakdowns.
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.
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