Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity So Bad, It Makes You WannaCry

There are many interesting elements about the ransomware attack, the biggest being the tools to stop it were readily available.

Digital Government

Russia’s Spear Phishing Tactics in the 2016 Election Are Boring Compared to Its 2008 Hack of the US Military

Long before the world knew the contents of Hillary Clinton staffers’ inboxes thanks to Russian hackers, the country went after an even bigger US target.

Cybersecurity

How to Foil a Tech-Support Scam

Fraudsters are getting cleverer and more aggressive—but the government is cracking down.

Cybersecurity

Hackers Can Listen In on Your Skype Calls

A security researcher found a way to “piggyback” on video chats, and it’s very hard to detect.

Cybersecurity

Report: Backups May Not Be Enough Protection from Ransomware

Threat intelligence firm CrowdStrike warns criminals are ramping up the frequency and cost of ransomware attacks.

Cybersecurity

DHS: Don't Fall for Louisiana Flood Charity Scams

The U.S. Computer Emergency Readiness Team warned against donating to fake organizations.

Modernization

Video: New Android Malware 'HummingBad' Infects Millions

Users should note that the malware prefers to target earlier operating systems, KitKat and JellyBean.

Cybersecurity

Bill Banning Porn, Personal Email on Agency Computers Under Fire on Unrelated Grounds

White House threatens veto over provisions on firing senior executives and reporting on union activities.

Cybersecurity

DHS: Security Holes in All Symantec Programs a ‘Very Serious Event’

The U.S. Computer Emergency Readiness Team recommends users and system administrators fix their Symantec programs immediately.

Cybersecurity

The Internet of Things Means Hospitals Are More Hackable Than Ever. The VA is Prepared.

With construction manuals tailored to smart buildings, the Veterans Affairs Department seems prepared for the day when bugs infect its hospitals.

Cybersecurity

DHS: Agencies Reported 321 Cases of Potential Ransomware

In all cases, the "ransomware" infections were neutralized without agencies having to pay up.

Ideas

5 Tips to Avoid Getting Scammed This Tax Season

It falls on individual taxpayers to ensure they are taking the right steps to be protected.

Cybersecurity

CORRECTED: The Ransomware Threat to Agencies

Ransomware is running rampant across systems in state and local government, businesses and homes across the country.

Cybersecurity

Could a More Secure Online Browser Protect Background Check Hack Victims?

Richard “Hollis” Helms, a 45-year-veteran of the intelligence community, has a tool he says might stem the potential bleeding of national secrets.