Cybersecurity

Leaked documents clarify classified IT spending

Funding for clandestine activities is considerably higher than previously thought, documents reveal.

Cybersecurity

NIST cyber framework depends on you

The Institute is trying to maximize opportunities for public participation in developing its guidelines.

Cybersecurity

Administration Previews Optional Industry Cyber Standards

The release of a rough copy coincides with a Dallas meeting next week to flesh out the protections with companies.

Cybersecurity

Hacker fesses to pawning U.S. supercomputer logins

Energy // Government (U.S.) // United States

Cybersecurity

Reality TV mom Kate sues ex-hubby Jon over hacked emails

Entertainment // United States

Cybersecurity

NIST issues preliminary cybersecurity draft framework

Sources say draft is a a 'solid gauge' of what the final framework is likely to look like.

Cybersecurity

TSP Board, New Contractor Tighten Security for Federal Retirement Plan

The Thrift Savings Plan bounces back from the theft of personal data on thousands of beneficiaries.

Cybersecurity

How the Syrian Electronic Army “Hacked” the New York Times, Twitter and the Huffington Post

Unlike previous attacks by the SEA, it seems more likely that this time, the SEA didn’t manage to filch passwords from anyone within the Times itself.

Digital Government

Twitter and Facebook’s Global Impact as Told Through Which Governments Want Their Data

The United States requests more user data from each company than any other country—by far.

Cybersecurity

Obama's Free to Bomb Syria, But Limited on Cybersecurity

The logjam over protecting the nation's computer infrastructure and a new report show the limits of presidential power.

Cybersecurity

Twitter Breach Hits Cyber Education Director Who Formerly Ran the Federal E-Gov Office

Karen Evans' hijacked social media account published weight loss ads and privately sent her contacts malicious links.

Cybersecurity

Android users warned about increased malware attacks

DHS and FBI say "market share and open source architecture" make Android a target for malware.

Cybersecurity

How Snowden exploited NSA IT security gaps

Media reports detail the human-risk factors that facilitated leaks.

Digital Government

The Staggering Power of NSA Systems Administrators

Reflections on the Ex-PFC Wintergreens of the national-security state

Cybersecurity

Napolitano bids DHS adieu

In a parting address, secretary warns of both cyber and fiscal challenges.

Cybersecurity

Who Hacked China's Internet Yesterday?

The Chinese Internet was hit with the largest Denial of Service attack it has ever seen.