Cybersecurity
Former Navy secretary calls for minimalist approach to IT security
Richard Danzig argues that the U.S. government should "forsake some efficiencies" in the pursuit of security.
Modernization
iPhones Have a Major Security Hole That Apple Installed on Purpose
If you use an iPhone or iPad, your photos, web history, and GPS logs are vulnerable to theft and surveillance via back-door protocols running on all iOS devices.
Digital Government
IRS Seeks to Destroy More Hard Drives -- The Right Way This Time
Agency is also ‘refreshing employees’ awareness’ of existing policies, documents say.
Cybersecurity
'History may be repeating itself' in cyberspace
On the tenth anniversary of the 9/11 report's release, the men who guided the investigation are warning of new threats going unaddressed.
Cybersecurity
Evaluate Aspiring Cyberwarriors Using Gaming, Not Grades
Former Navy Secretary wonders why federal recruitment focuses on formal education, when computer security positions require on-the-job learning.
Cybersecurity
False Air Force One Crash Reported on Hijacked WSJ Facebook Page
Media // Social Media
Cybersecurity
Hackers Exploit MH17 Sorrow; Redirect Online Tributes to Malware
Fake Facebook pages set up for crash victims are driving traffic to pop-up ads on external sites.
Digital Government
New Surveillance Whistleblower: The NSA Violates the Constitution
A former Obama administration official calls attention to unaccountable mass surveillance conducted under a 1981 executive order.
Cybersecurity
It's all about priorities, people
Cartoonist John Klossner reflects on cybersecurity and congressional oversight.
Cybersecurity
Hackathon Aims to Spread Global Information to North Korea
The Human Rights Foundation hopes to bring more information inside the very high, guarded walls of North Korea.
Cybersecurity
Significant Deficiencies Found in Treasury’s Computer Security
Weaknesses could cause disruption of key operations at bureau that manages federal debt.
Cybersecurity
GAO: Weaknesses Remain in FDIC's Information Security
Unaddressed vulnerabilities left key financial systems at risk for misuse.
Cybersecurity
Hackers Compromise Porn, Improve CNET’s Security, and Reveal Malware Ingredients
Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.
Cybersecurity
Northern Command nominee: U.S. behind in cyber defense
Adm. William Gortney says he would explore better coordination with DHS.
Cybersecurity