Modernization
How Powerful Is the FBI’s Tool for Unlocking iPhones?
How the FBI proceeds in two other court cases, one in Arkansas and the other in Brooklyn, might lead to some answers.
Modernization
Apple’s Next Big Problem: Figuring Out How the FBI Hacked its iPhone
Apple is in the uncomfortable position of knowing a serious vulnerability exists in its operating system, but not knowing what it is.
Cybersecurity
DOJ indicts 7 Iranians for hacking U.S. dam, banks
The Justice Department on March 24 indicted seven hackers associated with the Iranian government for infiltrating systems controlling a New York dam, and attacking several U.S. banks.
Cybersecurity
Syrian Hackers Now on FBI's List of Most-Wanted Cybercriminals
The FBI has charged the group with attacking dozens of U.S. companies, media organizations and even the White House.
Digital Government
An Israeli Firm Is Helping the FBI Unlock That iPhone
Cellebrite makes a product called the UFED Touch billed as being able to “extract, decode and analyze evidentiary data” from a range of mobile phones.
Cybersecurity
DOJ charges three Syrian Electronic Army hackers
Three current or former members of the Syrian Electronic Army were charged with myriad computer hacking conspiracies, and the FBI is offering a $100,000 reward for information that leads to their arrest, according to court documents unsealed March 22.
Digital Government
The FBI May Be Able to Unlock the iPhone Without Apple’s Help
The Justice Department is testing a new method to get into the San Bernardino shooter’s phone.
Cybersecurity
FBI, NHTSA issue warning on vehicle hacks
Agencies officially warn that cars and other motor vehicles are increasingly vulnerable to hacking.
Digital Government
The FBI Is Warning Drivers: Your Car May be Vulnerable to Hacking
As digital systems on cars proliferate, so too do the opportunities to gain unauthorized access to those systems.
Digital Government
White House CIO Deflects on Apple Encryption Debate
At SXSW, President Obama urged citizens to avoid an “absolutist” stance on encryption. But the White House CIO says he can make an argument for both sides.
Cybersecurity
How restricting encryption increases cyber risks
Weakening encryption for the benefit of law enforcement would have economic and social fallout that is far more damaging than any benefit obtained, according to new report from the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation.
Digital Government
All the Federal Agencies that Fly Drones over US Soil
On Wednesday, USA Today reported the Pentagon “has deployed drones to spy over U.S. territory for nonmilitary missions over the past decade."
Cybersecurity
Senate encryption bill expected next week
The chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee is hopeful that his bi-partisan three-page encryption bill text will be released next week.
Cybersecurity
CORRECTED: The Ransomware Threat to Agencies
Ransomware is running rampant across systems in state and local government, businesses and homes across the country.
Digital Government
32 Tech Giants Are Backing Apple in its Fight Against the FBI
If Apple obeys the FBI’s order, it would set a dangerous precedent for the future, briefs claim.
Digital Government
Frequent NSA Collaborator AT&T is Backing Apple in its Fight Against the FBI
Apple has refused to comply with a Feb. 16 order from a federal judge to help the FBI break into an iPhone used by one of the San Bernardino shooters.
Digital Government
The Five Most Colorful Moments From the Apple-FBI Congressional Hearing
“We’re asking Apple to take the vicious guard dog away and let us pick the lock,” FBI director James Comey said in his testimony.
Digital Government
Defense Chief to Silicon Valley: We’re on the Same Side
As the FBI-vs.-Apple battle heats up, the defense secretary makes his own pitch to the tech industry.
Cybersecurity
FBI Director Gets Schooled on Security Tech by Congressman
James Comey was unprepared for a barrage of technical questions by California Rep. Darrell Issa, during a hearing on iPhone encryption.
Cybersecurity