Cybersecurity
Hackers Shark Poker Player, Spam Bank IDs and Target Gay Center Clients
Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.
Cybersecurity
Data Stolen from 104,000 Energy Employees Was More Sensitive than First Thought
Developer noticed odd activity in system more than three weeks before the hackers got in, suggesting the situation could have been addressed earlier.
Digital Government
Battle Heats Up Over HealthCare.gov Paper Trail
Contractor agrees to hand over docs to lawmakers despite agency objections.
Cybersecurity
VA still mum on IT security questions
When given the opportunity at a private briefing to respond to assessments and criticisms of the department's IT security posture, VA officials declined to comment.
Cybersecurity
No split between NSA and Cyber Command
Despite task force recommendations, the White House makes clear that Alexander's successor will play both roles.
Cybersecurity
61.5% of Web Traffic Is Not Human
And here's how to build your own little traffic bot, even though you shouldn't.
Cybersecurity
18 Months in the Slammer for Energy Supercomputer Hacker
Pennsylvania man sold access to Lawrence Livermore Laboratory high-power machines.
Cybersecurity
New cyber bill builds on DHS efforts
The measure targets critical infrastructure protection while providing no new regulatory authority for the Department of Homeland Security.
Cybersecurity
NSA Chief: Protecting Americans From Terrorism 'Like Holding a Hornet's Nest'
Domestic spying is the only way to do it, Alexander says.
Cybersecurity
Spires lands CEO post
The former DHS CIO will lead Resilient Network Systems, a San Francisco-based Internet software company.
Cybersecurity
NSA Spends $1 Billion on Crypto – A Fraction of Total Spy Budget, Researchers Say
Only 23 percent of the black intelligence budget goes to tech for bugging other IT systems worldwide.
Digital Government
Proposed Budget Deal Offers Stability for Federal IT
The plan may make it harder to recruit top tech talent, though.
Cybersecurity
NSA Uses Google's Tracking Cookies to Find Targets
'PREF' cookies are best because they include more information, report says.
Cybersecurity
“Sharking” attack hacks a poker star’s laptop to gain the upper hand
Entertainment // Barcelona, Spain
Cybersecurity
Hackers Successfully Baited Foreign Diplomats With Nude Carla Bruni Pics
China is likely behind the attacks, researchers say.
Cybersecurity