Cybersecurity
Coast Guard Needs Fresh IT, People to Keep Networks Secure
The service’s head of Cyber Command outlines his strategy for updating old systems and getting personnel to rethink cybersecurity.
Cybersecurity
North Korea Is Upping Its Offensive Cyber Operations
As Pyongyang runs out of money for missile tests, expect more hacking.
Ideas
Olympics Abate Nuclear War Threats—But Not Cyber Ones
Athletes aren't the only ones performing at the games.
Cybersecurity
DHS to Scrutinize Government Supply Chain for Cyber Risks
The department wants to integrate cyber vetting into existing supply chain checks.
Cybersecurity
Two Charged With Jackpotting Theft
The Justice Department announced charges against two for making a Connecticut ATM spit out cash.
Cybersecurity
Watch Out For ATM 'Jackpotting' Hack
The notorious form of cyber theft has reached the United States.
Cybersecurity
These LA Startups Are What Stand Between Hackers and Your Medical Devices
Some of the most important cybersecurity work is happening in nondescript offices across the nation.
Cybersecurity
2017 Was Marked by Continuity and Confusion in Cyber Policy
The Kaspersky ban, WannaCry and big changes at State Department topped the news cycle.
Cybersecurity
Air Force Pays Out Government’s Biggest Bug Bounty Yet
White-hat hackers and military cyber specialists teamed up for the latest Hack the Air Force program.
Cybersecurity
White House: Government Needs More Bug Bounty Programs
The IT modernization report also urges moving cybersecurity closer to federal employees.
Cybersecurity
Will Ukraine Be Hit by Yet Another Holiday Power-Grid Hack?
The country has been attacked the past two years in December. A new strike could have major implications for cybersecurity in the U.S.
Cybersecurity
LA Cyber Center Hopes to be a Model for Cities Nationwide
During the past four years, Los Angeles has centralized its cyber operations using models developed by the federal government and industry sectors.
Emerging Tech
Google Bans Apps that Sneak Ads onto Phone Lock Screens
The extremely annoying practice might be gone for good.
Cybersecurity
All Major Agencies Will Be on Federal Cybersecurity Dashboard by February
The dashboard will help government cyber officials work faster when a new bug is discovered.
Cybersecurity
How to Stay Secure While Holiday Shopping
Don't let cyber thieves or unsecured devices ruin your holiday.
Cybersecurity
North Korea Could Be Secretly Mining Cryptocurrency on Your Computer
Kim Jong-un’s regime is experimenting with malware.
Cybersecurity
These Scientists Took Over a Computer by Encoding Malware in DNA
There’s no immediate threat, but as sequencing becomes more commonplace, researchers face security risks.
Ideas
Why All Federal Agencies Should Break and Inspect Secure Traffic
Nasty things can be hiding in network traffic.
Cybersecurity
This Malware Activates When You Hover Over a Link in Microsoft PowerPoint
The malware is built to steal credentials such as banking information
Cybersecurity
Who Are the Biggest Payers to Global Ransomware Hackers?
All bitcoin transactions are permanently recorded on the blockchain, and anyone can view them.
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