Cybersecurity

Feds Dismiss Google's Fears Over FBI’s Hacking Power

Google’s claim that the expansion of search warrant authority is a “monumental” constitutional threat is grounded in inaccuracies, the Justice Department said.

Cybersecurity

Cyber Collaboration in Government Still a Work in Progress

If the nation were forced to defend itself against a catastrophic cyberattack, Lt. Gen. Edward Cardon said there must be teamwork between federal agencies and the private sector.

Cybersecurity

Google Calls FBI's Plan to Expand Hacking Power a 'Monumental' Constitutional Threat

Any change in accessing computer data should go through Congress, the search giant said.

Digital Government

How FBI Databases Are Helping France ID the Charlie Hebdo Gunmen

French authorities have reportedly identified three suspects in the attack on the satirical newspaper.

Cybersecurity

Did North Korea Really Attack Sony?

It's too early to take the U.S. government at its word.

Cybersecurity

U.S. Officially Blames North Korea for Sony Hack

The reclusive regime is at fault for the unprecedented cyberattack that prompted the canceled release of The Interview, investigators have determined.

Cybersecurity

Real-Life ‘Criminal Minds’ Team Tries to Root Out Rogue Federal Employees

Researchers say using technology to detect behavioral patterns could help federal managers screen out mischief-makers.

Cybersecurity

Here’s Why Cybersecurity Remains a Challenge for the Justice Department

DOJ has requested millions more in funding and staffed up new divisions to specifically handle cyber investigations.

Cybersecurity

Federal data breaches: How long is too long to inform victims?

Informing potential victims of a data breach as early as possible seems like a sensible policy, but it's not that easy.

Cybersecurity

FBI plans iris scan database

The FBI is expanding its old fingerprint database to include additional physical recognition factors.

Cybersecurity

Is someone compiling information on federal employees?

TSP data breach could be sign of larger threat, some experts believe.

Cybersecurity

Who's the top employer among IT and engineering students?

Government agencies make the top 10 list of best employers.

Modernization

FBI proposing 'wiretapping' law for social media, Web email, according to report

The FBI is preparing to seek authority to access Web-based social media networks, email and instant messages for law enforcement investigations of suspected illegal activity.

Digital Government

Social media fights crime

Social media is an increasingly useful investigative tool for identifying breaking events and potential threats, as well as for surveillance to counter cyber crime and terrorism, according to law enforcement officers.

People

FBI CIO plans to step down

With the Sentinel project nearing completion, FBI CIO Chad Fulgham plans to return to private sector work.

Digital Government

FBI's status update: Have you seen this suspected killer?

FBI tries social media to find their prime suspect in a murder probe, and the suspect might be talking back.

Cybersecurity

FBI seeking tools to find threat info in Facebook, Twitter posts

Emerging threats sometimes hide in social media messages, FBI believes.

Modernization

Justice officials defend wireless network program

IG report criticizes network effort, department officials take issue.

Digital Government

Latest Sentinel delay sparks spat with IG

The latest delay on the FBI's Sentinel case management system is either modest or significant, depending on whom you talk to.

Cybersecurity

DHS, FBI beef up fingerprint checks for visitors

The Homeland Security Department and FBI are implementing a more robust system of checking fingerprint identities of international visitors at airport ports of entry.