Cybersecurity
Wyden, Coons Slam DOJ Reply on FBI Hacking Power Expansion
The reply should make Americans doubt DOJ’s commitment to privacy and security, Wyden says.
Cybersecurity
Tech, Security Sectors Fear Renewed Crypto Fights Under Trump
The president-elect urged a boycott against Apple for refusing to help the FBI crack into an encrypted iPhone.
Cybersecurity
Trump Pledges DOD-Led Plan to Protect Vital Infrastructure from Cyberattack
It’s not clear how far the plan will depart from current practice.
Cybersecurity
Carter Announces Program for Hackers to Disclose DOD Web Vulnerabilities
The program launches the same day as the Hack the Army bug bounty program.
Cybersecurity
National Cybersecurity Commission Report to Focus on Near-Term Fixes
Commissioners are eager to get the report into the Trump transition team’s hands.
Cybersecurity
OPM Gets Poor Cyber Grade 18 Months After Breach
High staff turnover puts agency security at risk, according to the annual information security management audit.
Cybersecurity
Senators Introduce Bill to Delay Expansion of FBI Hacking Powers
The bill, which will allow judges to issue hacking warrants outside their districts, will take effect Dec. 1 if it’s not delayed.
Cybersecurity
Democrats Fear Further Russian Cyber Aggression After Election Hacks Curtail
House oversight ranking member Elijah Cummings, D-Md., seeks congressional investigation into Russian election meddling.
Cybersecurity
Democratic Senate Shuffle Could Aid Encryption Advocates on Intel Committee
Incoming ranking member Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va., supports a committee to examine long-term encryption compromises.
Cybersecurity
Cyber Threats as Severe as Terrorism Threats, NIST Official Says
NIST Systems Security Engineering guidance urges putting security in upfront and not relying on cyber hygiene.
Cybersecurity
Google, Amazon Urge Trump to Support Strong Encryption
The president-elect has generally opposed encryption that keeps out law enforcement.
Cybersecurity
Thousands of Government, Military Addresses in Adult Friend Finder Hookup Site Breach
It’s not clear how many of the addresses are genuine, the site that reported the breach says.
Cybersecurity
Nearly 90% of Civilian Agencies Run DHS’ Einstein 3A Cyber Program
That’s up from just 50 percent in January.
Cybersecurity
Background Check Chief: 2 Years Before Next-Gen Network Up and Running
The agency aims to launch a simpler public interface in the interim.
Cybersecurity
Ransomware Emails Use OPM Breach to Lure Victims
A cybersecurity firm spotted several thousand of the emails Tuesday.
Cybersecurity
Will Top Cyber Talent Join the Trump Team? Jury’s Out
Some experts say patriotism will trump anxiety about the outsider candidate. Others are less sure.
Cybersecurity
Hackers Unsuccessfully Aimed Mirai Botnet at Clinton, Trump sites
Neither site was felled by the botnet that previously disrupted Netflix and The New York Times.
Cybersecurity
Best Practices Out Soon to Connect Companies, Ethical Hackers
Companies should state clearly when they won’t sue ethical hackers for sharing vulnerabilities, draft guidance states.
Cybersecurity
The Next President Will Face a Cyber Crisis. Here's How to Handle It
The next president should focus on creating serious cyber strategies and game plans, experts tell Nextgov.
Cybersecurity
Governors Defend Election Infrastructure Amid Hacking Fears
National Governors Association leaders cite cyber testing and the decentralized voting system.
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