Cybersecurity

Hackers Say ‘Yo, Musk,’ Poison AskMen.com, Cause iPhone Heartbleed Failure

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

Cybersecurity

DHS plans for cybersecurity in interconnected world

Experts praise quadrennial review for increased detail, but wish for more guidance on information-sharing.

Cybersecurity

Wi-Fi password for World Cup security center outed

Government (Foreign) // Brazil

Cybersecurity

US and Germany Face Off on Soccer and Spying

Internet governance was on the agenda at Thursday’s bilateral cyber meeting.

Cybersecurity

Hacker Attacks and Pressure From Beijing Are Killing Free Speech in Hong Kong

Last week, targeted attacks briefly took down websites belonging to Next Media, a media group that has often been critical of Beijing.

Cybersecurity

FBI issues phish warning to feds

Investigators have identified dozens of Facebook personas, domains and IP addresses used to launch attacks on civilian, military and defense contractor personnel.

Cybersecurity

Photos of unconscious former Formula 1 driver Michael Schumacher on sale

Healthcare and Public Health // Lausanne, Switzerland

Cybersecurity

Employee iPhones at UK insurance giant suffer heartbleed failure

Financial Services // Technology // Web Services

Digital Government

Disputed $103 Million DHS Employee Smartcard Project Falls Behind

Government attorneys reject latest protest pitting HP against contract winner XTec.

Digital Government

Chicago Gets a New Surveillance System Straight Out of a Video Game

By the end of the year, Chicago will have as many as fifty sensors on light poles, tracking everything from humidity and air quality to noise level.

Cybersecurity

Senior DHS official weighs in on cyber legislation

Larry Zelvin, director of the National Cyber and Communications Integration Center, says DHS needs more clarity on its role in scanning other agencies’ networks for cyber threats.

Cybersecurity

Google Glass Is the Perfect Tool for Stealing Your Phone's Passcode

Researchers found that the cameras available on some forms of wearable technology can be used to pick up four-digit passcodes typed into an iPad from about 10 feet away.

Cybersecurity

Senate panel approves IT, cyber legislation

FITARA, FISMA updates and a cybersecurity consolidation bill now move to the full Senate, as does the nomination of Shaun Donovan to head OMB.

Cybersecurity

Hackers breach Montana government server housing 1.3 health records

Government (U.S.) // Healthcare and Public Health // Montana, United States

Cybersecurity

Hackers get rich at the car wash

Financial Services // Hospitality // United States