Ideas
Filter Protects Against Deepfake Photos and Videos
Researchers have created an algorithm that generates an adversarial attack against facial manipulation systems in order to corrupt and render useless attempted deepfakes.
Cybersecurity
FBI Opens a New China-Related Counterintelligence Investigation Every 10 Hours, Director Says
China is ramping up illegal activity to subvert the U.S. during the pandemic, according to FBI Director Chris Wray.
Cybersecurity
Administration Asks Energy Companies to Report on Supply Chain Vulnerabilities
Industry leader has yet to take action promised in congressional testimony last year.
Digital Government
Coronavirus Fraudsters Keep Prosecutors Busy
State AGs track millions in false loan and unemployment claims.
Cybersecurity
CISA Stands to Gain Powers Under Both Versions of the Defense Authorization Bill
An amendment on the Senate-side bill would grant the agency subpoena power over internet service providers.
Cybersecurity
DHS, NSA Conclude Pilot of Automated Mobile App Security Vetting Tool
While the program still has a ways to go, the team says it now has a way to automate mobile app security testing.
Cybersecurity
NASA Watchdog Reports on Why the Agency Still Struggles with Cybersecurity
Almost half of the controls in an overarching shared system were assessed as deficient.
Emerging Tech
Industry Calls on Government to Invest Billions for Developing Secure 5G Networks
Comments to the NTIA also say the administration shouldn’t choose winners and losers to compete with Chinese telecoms giant Huawei.
Ideas
How Fake Accounts Constantly Manipulate What You See on Social Media – and What You Can Do About It
Lies and extreme content often spread quickly and widely.
Digital Government
Defense Information Network to Host Data Repository for Contractors’ Cybersecurity Audits, Official Says
Applications are now available for aspiring assessor organizations, which will also need to have their security certified.
Cybersecurity
Survey: Most Americans Don’t Worry About Cybersecurity Despite Increased Attacks
Respondents are more worried about their personal safety and the economy.
Artificial Intelligence
Defense Authorization Act Clears Key Subcommittee in the House
The legislation includes some recommendations from the Cyberspace Solarium Commission, but not the main one.
Cybersecurity
NSA Revises Guidance on Teleworking Services for Government Users
The agency now notes end-to-end encryption may not be an option for some use cases.
Cybersecurity
NSA Piloting Secure Domain Name System Service for Defense Contractors
The effort is meant to help small- and medium-sized companies get more bang for their cybersecurity buck.
Cybersecurity
Pentagon Wants to Scale Up Its Device Security Program
The Comply-to-Connect program ensures devices connecting to military networks have baseline security without needing to install endpoint management apps.
Cybersecurity
CIA Report Prompts Call for DHS Cyber Authority Over Intelligence Agencies
Senator asks the director of national intelligence why his office hasn’t implemented a basic anti-phishing tool like the rest of the government.
Cybersecurity
Social Security Wants a New Way to Manage Access for 330 Million Americans
The agency is considering overhauling its identity credential and access management, or ICAM, system to manage secure access for all users.
Ideas
‘Gov Clouds’ During COVID-19: The End of the Digital Fortress Era
Simply put, many U.S. government agencies are running on less reliable, less feature-rich, fortressed versions of commercial clouds.
Artificial Intelligence
Senate Committee Passes Defense Policy Bill with Tech Investments to Counter China
Lawmakers call for research into artificial intelligence, quantum computing and 5G networks to counter near-peer adversaries.
Ideas