Cybersecurity
Iran Is Increasing Its Military and Cyber Activity, Report Says
After a big drop in April, Iran’s conventional military activity is up. Cyber operations never slowed down.
Cybersecurity
How to Keep Your TSP Account Secure in the Era of COVID-19
Scammers and fraudsters are taking advantage of the novel coronavirus pandemic to target online financial accounts.
Cybersecurity
CISA Releases Top 10 Most Routinely Exploited Vulnerabilities
The agency highlighted three threats targeting remote workers though other known issues date back to 2016.
Podcasts
Critical Update: Teleworking Securely During the Pandemic
Nextgov staff recently joined the GovExec Daily podcast to discuss do's and don'ts of remote work.
Cybersecurity
U.S. Marshals Service Breach Exposed Personal Data of 387,000 Prisoners
The agency notified affected individuals this month after learning about the intrusion in December.
Cybersecurity
FBI Got Everything It Asked for in DNC Investigation, Refuting ‘Missing Server’ Myth
New transcripts released by the House intelligence committee shed light on Russia’s interference in 2016 election.
Cybersecurity
CISA Flags False Statements from China in COVID-19 Disinformation Warning
The agency also cautioned against dangerous suggestions—such as ingesting bleach—as cures for the disease.
Cybersecurity
Survey Suggests Businesses are Overconfident About Their Security During COVID-19
Hackers and scammers are capitalizing on increased online activity during the novel coronavirus pandemic but security officials don’t seem worried.
Ideas
People Think They're Too Smart to Fall for Phishing Scams
That means they underestimate their own risk.
Cybersecurity
US, UK Cyber Authorities Warn State-Backed Hackers Are After COVID-19 Treatment Data
Attackers use password spraying tools to target pharmaceutical and research organizations.
Cybersecurity
FCC Wants Help Interpreting Law to Fund Replacement of Huawei, ZTE Equipment
The commission is giving stakeholders 15 days to weigh in on a related rulemaking.
Artificial Intelligence
Those Facebook 'Challenges' Can Expose You to Hackers
Games can often extract sensitive information about a person, such as their first job, their first car, or their mother’s maiden name.
Cybersecurity
Citing Cyber Threats, Trump Orders Ban on Buying Energy Sector Equipment from Foreign Adversaries
Some stakeholders say Commerce Department rules to implement a similar order about telecommunications equipment from last May are “impossible” to comply with.
Cybersecurity
Why We Adopt and Then Ditch Online Security Tips
“It can be challenging to follow through with a particular piece of advice, and sometimes experts conflict with each other in providing advice,” a researcher said.
Ideas
Why Satellite Cybersecurity Must Be Prioritized in the New Frontier
Resilience is the best bet to ensure mission continuity.
Cybersecurity
Former National Security Council Officials Flag Backlash From Commerce Blacklisting Huawei
U.S. companies’ participation in crucial standards setting bodies is falling off even more precipitously.
Digital Government
Protect Patient Data During COVID-19 Outbreak, Federal Agencies Warn
The Defense Department, FBI and other agencies offer steps on how care facilities can secure personal health information.
Cybersecurity
Zoom or Not? NSA Offers Agencies Guidance for Choosing Videoconference Tools.
The agency weighs in on the questions federal employees and contractors should ask as they select collaboration platforms.
Cybersecurity
Cyber Threats at Home: How to Keep Kids Safe while They're Learning Online
Parents may not be aware of the need for the same safeguards.
Cybersecurity