Science & Tech
10 Ways to Make the Internet Safe from Cyber Attacks
The guy who invests in startups for the CIA lays out how to avert a massive cyber attack. By Patrick Tucker
Cybersecurity
Phased retirement, contractor performance, buying cyber threats and more
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
Cybersecurity
A CyberVor silver lining for feds?
While federal websites were likely in the mix of targets, experts said agencies complying with FISMA and other cybersecurity guidelines should be OK.
Cybersecurity
Spyware Maker Accused of Peddling to Autocrats is Gutted By Hacker
Clients, prices and tools of FinFisher-manufacturer Gamma Group leaked online.
Cybersecurity
Foreigners Probably Behind Break-in at DHS Background Check Contractor
Hack at USIS, already under fire for cutting corners, likely exposed information on agency employees.
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity: What the U.S. can teach Europe
European countries should take a cue from the U.S. and move from being reactive to proactive when it comes to cybersecurity policies, writes Titania's Edwin Bentley.
Cybersecurity
Bitcoin hacker who directed ISPs to do his bidding banked $83,000
Financial Services // Web Services
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Activists broadcast anti-Communist messages on Chinese TV
Government (Foreign) // Media // Wenzhou, China
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Attackers hit server containing passwords of Dublin college students
Education // Dublin, Ireland
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Foreigners Probably Behind Break-in at DHS Background Check Contractor
Government Contractor
Cybersecurity
Before CyberVor: A dozen key federal breaches
As 1.2 billion internet logins are compromised, FCW revisits the most notable agency cyber-breaches of the last four years.
Cybersecurity
CIA Didn’t Really Hack Senate Computers
Vagaries of the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act could trip up any case against spy personnel.
Cybersecurity
What keeps DARPA up at night?
The Internet of Things presents a challenge for both personal and national security, says DARPA's Randy Garrett.
Cybersecurity
A Russian Gang Probably Has All Your Online Passwords
The crime ring has stolen 1.2 billion username and password combinations.
Cybersecurity
1.2 billion stolen logins, but very few answers
The "CyberVor" attack dwarfs last year's Target breach, but the implications for government sites and records are still unclear.
Cybersecurity
How agencies' security efforts can drive economic growth
Government IT can support more than just an agency mission -- physical and cybersecurity alike are critical to economic vitality.
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Commentary: Who Can Respect a System That Helps the CIA to Behave This Way?
This is exactly the sort of situation that would an encourage a reluctant leaker to step forward.
Cybersecurity