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.

Cybersecurity

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

Research portals, build-it yourself spacecraft and 3D craniums

News and notes from around the federal IT community.

Cybersecurity

Database Goof Endangers Thousands of Mozilla Developers’ Credentials

76,000 email addresses and 4,000 passwords compromised at the maker of Firefox.

Cybersecurity

Invisible Web Infection Poses Threat to Federal Computers

More "malvertising" means more malicious ads that pass on malware to government Internet users.

Cybersecurity

'Fingerprinting' tool challenges privacy safeguards for federal websites

The difficulty of maintaining user anonymity in the face of canvas fingerprinting poses a challenge to agencies trying to adhere to privacy standards set by OMB.

Cybersecurity

650,000 Online Gambling Customers Worldwide Exposed to ID Theft

Irish bookmaker Paddy Power just disclosed users’ personal data was breached in 2010.

Digital Government

Getting on Military Bases Is About to Involve FBI Background Checks

The continuous screening that starts Friday is a response to the Navy Yard and Fort Hood shootings.

Cybersecurity

Hackers Take Aim at Hong Kong, Kenya and the Philippines

Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.

Cybersecurity

Obama Defends CIA Chief After Senate Computer Hacking Scandal

"I have full confidence in John Brennan."