Science & Tech
What Will $5 Billion in Military Cyber Spending Pay For?
The Pentagon is spending more on cybersecurity, but is it spending it in the right way? By Patrick Tucker
Cybersecurity
Four Federal Cyber Escapades to Watch For This Spring
Budget request hints at novel approaches cyber threats; details to come at congressional hearings.
Cybersecurity
CIA Accused of Hacking Senate Staffer Computers
The agency's watchdog is investigating whether agents spied on the Senate Intelligence Committee.
Cybersecurity
Continuous monitoring is improving cybersecurity, but not without challenges
Federal networks produce an astounding amount of data. Agencies are now trying to figure out how much of it to save, and for how long.
Cybersecurity
Feds seek info-sharing standards for private-sector data breaches
Federal law enforcement officials say national reporting standards could help investigators uncover culprits.
Cybersecurity
Russia’s Cyberwar Against Ukraine Is Every Bit as Strategic as its Ground Offensive
Mobile phones of Ukrainian lawmakers are under attack by equipment located in Russian-controlled Crimea.
Cybersecurity
Government Accuses Sprint of Overcharging for Court-Ordered Wiretaps
According to a new lawsuit, Sprint owes the government by $21 million.
Cybersecurity
Cyber a priority in DHS spending blueprint
The Einstein automated intrusion-detection system would be funded at $549 million under the president's proposal.
Cybersecurity
Two Devices in London Commandeer 300,000 Victims’ Routers
Technology // Vietnam, India, Italy, Thailand, and Colombia
Cybersecurity
Passengers covering Chicago cab fares with payment cards rack up fraudulent charges
Financial Services // Illinois, United States
Digital Government
DARPA Chip Aims to Secure Electronics Throughout the Supply Chain
It aims to solve the long-standing problem of forged electronic parts.
Cybersecurity
White House on NSA: Facebook Does It Too
The Obama administration studies data-privacy fears.
Digital Government
DHS Awards XTec Contested $103 Million Biometric ID Contract
After the company protested the original award to HP Enterprise Services the department reassessed all technology proposals.
Cybersecurity
Report: Government should backstop efforts to protect grid
A study from the Bipartisan Policy Center recommends incentives to persuade utility companies to comply with industry standards.
Cybersecurity