Artificial Intelligence
The Boldest Predictions for Federal Technology in 2019
More cyber brinkmanship and super smart artificial intelligence are just a couple forecasts industry leaders divined for the coming year.
Ideas
The New Rules of Cybersecurity
Now is the time for companies to take a fresh approach to protect their data.
Cybersecurity
Microsoft Patches Browser Bug That Allowed a PC Takeover
The flaw has been exploited for targeted attacks.
Cybersecurity
NASA Reveals It Had a Security Breach in October
The agency is investigating the incident.
Cybersecurity
The Government’s Bioterror-Response Website May Be Leaking Sensitive Data
Homeland Security inspectors and a whistleblower say the site, which would be used to coordinate federal responses to a bioterror attack, isn’t secure.
Cybersecurity
The Equifax Breach Affecting Nearly Half of Americans Was 'Entirely Preventable'
The credit bureau breach remains one of the biggest known data thefts.
Digital Government
Congress Demands Answers on NRCC, Marriott Data Breaches
Strengthening the nation’s cyber stance was top of mind, with a new House Energy and Commerce Committee cyber report, and bills to improve connected devices and cyber education.
Cybersecurity
Infosec Experts Buy Marriott-Related Sites to Prevent Criminal Spoofing
Not all heroes wear capes.
Cybersecurity
South Bend’s Mayor on What Local Governments Can Learn From Estonia
The Indiana city’s new mobility-as-a-service pilot is helping low-income shift workers commute for free.
Cybersecurity
Senators Call For A Data Security Law
The Marriott breach—the latest of many mega-breaches—inspired some lawmakers to push for new privacy legislation.
Cybersecurity
Half a Billion People Now Have Reason to Be Furious with Marriott
Starwood Preferred Guest participants are highly likely to have very sensitive information compromised, including passport and payment numbers.
Cybersecurity
OPM to Rebid Identity Theft Protection Contract Affecting Millions of Hack Victims
The current contract, which cost the government $340 million over three years, is set to expire Dec. 31.
Cybersecurity
USPS Fixed Vulnerability That Exposed The Data of 60 Million People
Just in time for the mail deluge of the holidays.
Cybersecurity
IRS Failed to Track 11,000 Breached Social Security Numbers for Tax Fraud
The tax agency also failed to review another 15,000 breached taxpayer ID numbers it received for possible fraud monitoring, an audit found.
Cybersecurity
Critics Urge FTC to Crack Down on Facebook
This organization wants to see heavy fines imposed against the social media company.
Cybersecurity
How Hackers Are Stealing High-Profile Instagram Accounts
In the Wild West of “influencer” marketing, there are few protections and plenty of easy marks.
Cybersecurity