Cybersecurity
Just 2 Domain Names Now Stand Between the World and Global Ransomware Chaos
Researchers predict this will be increasingly harder to stop.
Cybersecurity
Global Ransomware Attack Is Much Bigger Than It First Appeared
A dozen countries were hit in a cyberattack Friday. Such attacks have increased by more than 500 percent in recent years
Digital Government
HHS’ Cyber Threat Center Comes Out of Beta Soon
The center will share threat information for small doctors offices to the largest pharmaceutical companies, and health care organizations in between.
Cybersecurity
Ransomware is On the Rise and Getting More Expensive
Americans are more willing to pay up, a survey found.
Cybersecurity
Cyber Watchers Fear Hackers Could Hold Government, Infrastructure Hostage
Criminal hackers could hijack the digital controls of a chemical plant or dam and threaten massive damage unless they’re paid $100 beeellion.
Digital Government
Health Industry Needs Government Go-To for Cyber Threats, Expert Says
Increasing cyber threats to the health care sector require more federal guidance, experts told a House subcommittee.
Cybersecurity
Hackers Thwart Secure Messaging App, Leak 1.3B Email Addresses and Attack State Democrats
Just another week in Threatwatch.
Cybersecurity
No Quick Fixes for Small Business Cybersecurity
Small businesses are being pummeled by cyberattacks, but witnesses split on possible fixes during a House committee hearing.
Cybersecurity
Water Treatment Plant Hack Kicks Off RSA Conference
A new survey finds cyber anxiety high during the Trump administration.
Cybersecurity
A Rising Trend in Hacking: Locking Your Files and Charging You to Get Them Back
A report identified 638.2 million unique ransomware attempts in 2016.
Cybersecurity
Hackers Hold Info Ransom, Steal Diplomatic Emails and Infect CCTV System
Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.
Ideas
Avoiding Failure of Imagination in Cyber Conflicts
It's not enough to prepare for known cyber threats.
Cybersecurity
L.A. College Pays Hacker’s Ransom to Unlock IT Systems
Don’t expect exploitative ransomware attacks to die down anytime soon.
Ideas
Why Machine Learning Will Help Improve Government Cybersecurity in 2017
Here are some security predictions for 2017 that will affect both industry and government operations moving forward.
Cybersecurity
Ransomware Emails Use OPM Breach to Lure Victims
A cybersecurity firm spotted several thousand of the emails Tuesday.
Emerging Tech
Task Force Urges Loosening Reins on Hacking Victims to Fight Back
The report promotes "active defense" measures including locking up a hacker’s network until stolen information is returned.
Cybersecurity
Ransomware Attacks on Government Agencies Tripled in Past Year
About 4 percent of government agencies have been exposed to Nymaim, a ransomware strain, and 3 percent to Locky.
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
Video: What to Know About Ransomware and Agile Development
Nextgov’s Mohana Ravindrinath shares the FBI's ransomware education efforts.
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