Cybersecurity
DHS contractors face protests – on the streets
Tech companies are facing protests internally from workers and externally from activists about doing for government amid controversial policies like "zero tolerance" for illegal immigration.
Cybersecurity
DHS, FBI chiefs say cyber inflects every security and criminal threat
Cybersecurity isn't the only threat facing the country, but an Oct. 10 Senate Homeland Security hearing hammered home the extent to which the digital revolution touches every problem in the national security space.
Cybersecurity
The Newest Password Technology Is Making Your Phone Easier for Police to Search
For the first time, police have compelled a suspect to unlock his phone using Face ID. The case reveals an interesting inversion: More advanced password technology is less protected from police seizure.
Emerging Tech
Schools Are Spending Big On Surveillance Technology. Is It Worth It?
After Parkland, schools are installing gunshot-detection systems typically used in cities like Oakland and Chicago. But the concrete benefits of the technology are dubious.
Cybersecurity
U.S. indicts Russian hackers in global conspiracy
New indictments of Russian hackers reveals a global effort to sow disinformation, according to U.S. officials.
Cybersecurity
Mismatched IT made family separation crisis worse, watchdog says
A report from the Department of Homeland Security inspector general said that many agency components mismanaged the implementation of a "zero tolerance" policy at the border, and mismatched and incompatible IT exacerbated problems.
Cybersecurity
That Sign Telling You How Fast You’re Driving May Be Spying On You
These common roadside devices could be capturing your license plate data.
Digital Government
FAA cracks down on rogue drones
The Federal Aviation Administration is taking a hard line with drone operators whose aircraft enter disaster areas and other prohibited airspace.
Emerging Tech
The Always-On Police Camera
A new patent proposes body cameras that can automatically activate in response to the sound of gunfire, or scan crowds for criminal suspects. What does that mean for expectations of privacy in public spaces?
Cybersecurity
Romanian Woman Pleads Guilty to Hacking DC Cameras Ahead of Trump Inauguration
A second alleged conspirator is currently in a Romanian prison awaiting extradition.
Modernization
Tech sleuthing helped FBI probe at federal observatory
The National Solar Observatory's IT staff and wifi network were instrumental in tracking down an alleged child pornographer, according to FBI documents.
Cybersecurity
Botnet bandits drop dimes on cybercrimes
New court filings reveal how the operators of the infamous Mirai botnet are helping the FBI combat cybercrime.
Cybersecurity
Barriers to effective insider threat monitoring
IT security and HR shops must align their policies and activities to tackle the threat of data exfiltration.
Digital Government
Apple Building Portal For Law Enforcement Data Requests
The company will also build a digital forensics training program.
Cybersecurity
Russian hacker accused of historic data theft will face trial in U.S.
The prolific Russian hacker accused of participating in the largest theft of customer data from an American financial institution has been arrested, extradited and will face trial in the United States.
Modernization
Golden State senators want answers on data throttling
California firefighters battling wildfires have complained to Verizon about wireless data throttling, and the state's senators are pushing the carrier and the FCC for an explanation.
Cybersecurity
U.S. charges North Korean programmer for WannaCry, Sony hack
The U.S. government levied criminal and economic sanctions against a North Korean programmer and a company accused of carrying out the 2014 Sony hack, the 2017 WannaCry attacks and other cybercrimes.
Cybersecurity
Five Eyes Intel Alliance Urges Big Tech to Help Break Encrypted Messages
The U.S. and four major allies warn new legislation might be necessary to ensure law enforcement can access communications.
Artificial Intelligence
FBI Looking For Tech to Foil Fingerprint Obliteration
The FBI wants artificial intelligence tools that can ID people with burnt, cut or otherwise altered fingerprints.
Cybersecurity