Cybersecurity
WikiLeaks exposes more alleged CIA cyber tools
WikiLeaks has released another batch of alleged CIA hacking tools that purport to detail how the agency covers its tracks when penetrating foreign targets.
Cybersecurity
Spy powers at risk amid Trump controversy
The growing controversy around foreign surveillance and Trump associates is adding fuel to what's already expected to be a fiery debate in Congress over the reauthorization of FISA Section 702.
Cybersecurity
Comey confirms FBI is investigating Trump-Russia links
FBI director James Comey also told the House intel panel there is no evidence to support President Trump's wiretapping tweets, and the FBI is investigating whether there was coordination between Trump campaign officials and associates and Russia.
Cybersecurity
NSA vet Rob Joyce to lead cyber at White House
The Trump administration has tapped Rob Joyce, formerly the top hacker at NSA, to serve as White House cybersecurity advisor, the position previously held by Michael Daniel.
Cybersecurity
Should the U.S. stockpile zero days?
Zero-day vulnerabilities live on average for 6.9 years and have a low rate of discovery by other entities, which could argue in favor of stockpiling them, according to a comprehensive study by the RAND Corporation.
Cybersecurity
Vault 7 leak highlights insider threat
The WikiLeaks release of alleged CIA hacking program data is the latest example of what one former intelligence official says is the greatest cybersecurity challenge: the insider threat.
Cybersecurity
WikiLeaks posts spy trove purporting to contain CIA hacking tools
Wikileaks launches what it claims is its largest-ever release of CIA data, which includes nearly 9,000 documents and files alleged to contain hacking tools and covert program details.
Cybersecurity
McCain continues push for cyber policy
Arizona senator says the U.S. still lacks a clear policy for deterring and defending against cyberattacks and vows to pressure the Trump administration to develop a comprehensive cyber strategy.
Cybersecurity
House panel defines scope of Russia probe
The House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence has agreed on the scope of its inquiry into Russia's election influence operations as new questions arise about the attorney general's contacts with the Russian ambassador.
Cybersecurity
Is Coats too nice to lead ODNI?
As both a "resource and a liability," cyberspace will be a priority, Dan Coats tells the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence during his confirmation hearing for Director of National Intelligence.
Cybersecurity
Contractor indicted for stealing spy secrets
Harold Martin, until recently a Booz Allen contractor, was indicted by a federal grand jury for stealing secrets from spy agencies, including NSA and CIA.
Cybersecurity
50-year-old cyber warnings from CIA
The CIA's online database of declassified documents reveals the computer security concerns of an intelligence working group.
Cybersecurity
Fingerprint tech steps up
IARPA looks to spur the development of new fingerprint-reading technologies.
Cybersecurity
Pompeo confirmed as CIA head, Hurd to HPSCI
The Senate voted largely along party lines to confirm Rep. Mike Pompeo as head of the CIA. Rep. Will Hurd, a former CIA agent and cyber expert will replace Pompeo on the House Intelligence Committee.
Digital Government
Paul steps aside as PM-ISE
The longtime architect of terrorism-related information sharing efforts will be returning to career SES status and staying in government.
Cybersecurity
IARPA banks tech gains from prize programs
Accuracy and innovation are spurred by opening up research more widely, according to a top intelligence tech research official.
Cybersecurity
Senators push IC on whether Russia hacked GOP
Senators on the intelligence committee questioned members of IC on the extent to which Russia hacked the RNC and how that played into their assessment that Putin wanted to help Trump win the election.
Cybersecurity
Trump to appoint former senator as DNI
According to multiple reports, President-elect Trump intends to nominate retired Indiana Senator Dan Coats as Director of National Intelligence.
Cybersecurity
Senators support intel findings on Russia, call for deterrence policy
Members of the Senate Armed Services Committee expressed support for the intelligence community and its assessment that Russia hacked Democratic Party servers to influence the election and called for more defined cyber deterrence policy.
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