Cybersecurity
TSA expands rapid screening program
A new option allows passengers to access expedited security with no advance sign-up, using technology to determine which travelers are eligible based on information they provided when buying their tickets.
Cybersecurity
Medical group sued for theft of four computers containing 4 million patient files
Healthcare and Public Health // Illinois, United States
Cybersecurity
Amid furlough, military teleworker emails colleagues’ SSNs to his insecure Webmail account
Government (U.S.) // Utah, United States
Cybersecurity
When It's at the Border, Your Data Is Fair Game — Even on Your Laptop
No need for a warrant in the international zone at O'Hare airport.
Cybersecurity
NIST reopens NSA-altered standards
Director defends the organization's integrity, invites new examination of long-adopted documents.
Cybersecurity
DHS agencies can't wait for BPA
With a bid protest delaying department-wide strategic sourcing contract, two components move to strike their own deals.
Digital Government
How Soon Before Obama's Bodyguards Don Google Glass?
The Secret Service, Army and DARPA are considering intelligent eyewear for field assignments.
Cybersecurity
Is the U.S. ready for cyber war?
Syrian conflict could pose real-world test for nascent politics and programs.
Modernization
When Yahoo Gives User Data to Governments, Mapped
Company was the only tech firm to fight NSA order to proved sweeping access.
Cybersecurity
Hackers Share HTC Research, Post Baby Monitor Videos, and Upload Social Services' Files
Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.
Cybersecurity
What NSA's influence on NIST standards means for feds
Leaked documents show the National Security Agency introduced weaknesses into computer security standards, putting at risk NIST's reputation as a disinterested purveyor of cyber guidelines.
Cybersecurity
Yes, the NSA Hacked Encryption — But You Have a Defense
You should be using different encryption anyway if you're concerned about privacy.
Cybersecurity
Brazil's Strategy to Evade the NSA Involves Buying a New Satellite
U.S. intelligence has collected Brazilian emails, phone calls, and texts in bulk.
Cybersecurity
Americans' Worries About Internet Privacy Go Beyond NSA Surveillance
The average citizen has other fish to fry when it comes to living on the Web.
Cybersecurity
How the NSA Made Sure It Can Decrypt Your Online Communication
Agency, companies add vulnerabilities to secure traffic, Snowden docs show.
Modernization
Google Is Waging War on Apps That Attack, Infiltrate and Steal From Your Phone
Android’s open platform means its must police its app store very carefully.
Cybersecurity
Army: Log-off flaw creates no risk of outside hacks
Spokeswoman says reported vulnerability can be exploited only by an individual with physical access to the computer.
Cybersecurity