Podcasts
Critical Update: Government’s Not Prepared for the Social Media War
Social could be as important to the future of war and politics as the telephone and telegraph, Peter Singer writes in his new book “LikeWar.”
Cybersecurity
Hackers Report Cites ‘Staggering’ Vulnerabilities in U.S. Voting Systems
The report from DEF CON’s Voting Village found one bug that alone could flip the Electoral College. Another has gone unfixed for 11 years.
Cybersecurity
Symantec Fighting Copycat Election Websites
The company wants to catch fake websites before they make off with your personal information.
Cybersecurity
Federal Judge Blasts Georgia’s ‘Dated, Vulnerable’ Voting System
The state avoided having to make a change in election equipment before the midterms, however.
Digital Government
Fed Pay Raises Rise From the Dead and Congress Says “Meh” to Trump’s Election Security Order
It was a whirlwind week on the Hill. Here’s the Nextgov rundown.
Emerging Tech
Lawmakers Want the Intel Community's Plan for Dealing with Fake Videos
The era of fake video is here. What now?
Cybersecurity
Facebook Makes Election Security Promises
CEO Mark Zuckerberg wrote a lengthy blog post making some lofty promises.
Policy
Trump Administration Preps Sanctions Against Foreign Election Interference
The new executive order describes a process for sanctioning digital interference, propaganda and any other efforts to meddle in U.S. elections.
Digital Government
Senate Poised to Finally Digitize Error-Prone Campaign Finance Reporting
After 15 years of trying, the Senate may finally allow for candidates to electronically file campaign spending reports.
Cybersecurity
Election Officials Tout 2018 Security Coordination as 'Miles' Ahead of 2016
Two key officials say offices at all levels of government are rapidly bolstering defenses ahead of November elections.
Emerging Tech
Government’s Relationship With Social Media is Still Complicated
Facebook and Twitter executives are open to the government helping them stop foreign influence campaigns, but it’s unclear what that would look like.
Digital Government
Lawmakers Bash the President’s Federal Pay Freeze Plan
Plus a familiar face gets confirmed as the Energy Department’s first assistant secretary for cybersecurity.
Cybersecurity
FBI Fights Viral Influence Campaigns With Informational Videos
The videos offer security tips that could benefit all internet users.
Digital Government
Senators Stuck in Washington Focus on Elections
The Senate also passed an $860 million “minibus” funding bill.
Cybersecurity
An 11-Year-Old Hacked a Mock Florida Election Site in 10 Minutes
The hacking event was part of a hands-on workshop within the larger cybersecurity conference.
Cybersecurity
The Government Needs Better Data to Stop Election Meddling
Tech companies must be more forthcoming as misinformation campaigns ramp up before the midterm elections, internet researchers said.
Cybersecurity
Trump Administration Plans National Cyber Risk Management Initiative
The effort will include the Homeland Security, Treasury and Energy departments along with smaller sector-specific agencies.
Cybersecurity
Microsoft Says Russia Tried to Hack Three 2018 U.S. Midterm Candidates
The hackers targeted the candidates’ staffers with phishing tactics.
Cybersecurity
Trump Believes Putin, Rejects American Findings on Election Hacking
“I do not see any reason why it would be” Russia, he said when asked if he believed Vladimir Putin over U.S. intelligence agencies.
Cybersecurity