Cybersecurity
Hackers Thwart Secure Messaging App, Leak 1.3B Email Addresses and Attack State Democrats
Just another week in Threatwatch.
Digital Government
Encrypted Messaging Apps Vex Lawmakers
Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Democrats want an in-person briefing from the White House counsel on the staff’s use of encrypted apps and personal and professional Twitter accounts.
Digital Government
Government Matters: Budget Cuts and Hiring Cyber Talent
A new administration continues to present challenges to government agencies.
Cybersecurity
Slack and Teddy Bears Leak Your Secrets; Boeing Employee Sends Personnel Data to His Wife
It's never a dull week in cyber.
Digital Government
Lawmakers Bump NASA Bill and Increase Several Agencies' Cyber Responsibilities
The House scheduled a vote on NASA Transition Authorization Act of 2017 for Monday under suspension of rules, but dropped it off the schedule.
Digital Government
Hackers Steal Coachella Accounts; Bugs Leak User Data, Passwords
Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.
Artificial Intelligence
Podcast: How the Government is Putting Artificial Intelligence to Work
While the private sector puts AI to use in eye-catching projects, the government is taking a different path.
Cybersecurity
Hackers Target Journalists, Tribal Members and Use Forged Cookies
Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.
Cybersecurity
Hackers Embarrass David Beckham, Breach Arby's and Knock Offline Dark Web Sites
Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.
Digital Government
Lawmakers Show Love to Blockchain, 'Star Wars,' But Question FBI FOIA Changes
They're also proposing a way to slow down any presidential efforts to remove sanction on Russia.
Cybersecurity
Homeland Security to Unveil 12 New Tools at Cyber Conference
The tools tackle malware attacks, internet visualization and social media analysis.
Digital Government
Lawmakers Want to Drain the Swamp of Feds and Beef Up Cybersecurity
As committees reveal their priorities, expect a focus on IT modernization and cybersecurity.
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.
Cybersecurity
Hackers Discover Code to Reboot Samsung Phones Forever, Claim Trump's Twitter Account Has Bad Security, and Block Online Banking
Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.
Cybersecurity
Cyber Breach at Hospital; McDonald's User Info Exposed; and a Gmail Scam
Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.
Digital Government
Video: Analyzing GAO's Decision To Deny Protests of Alliant 2
The contract will be in use for the next 10 years and $65 billion are at stake.
Digital Government
Congress Tackles Cabinet Confirmations, Expands Watchdog Powers
Lawmakers wrapped inaugural week by confirming the nominees for the Defense and Homeland Security secretaries.
Digital Government
Hackers Steal Data, Hold Databases Hostage and Leak Video Gaming Community Profiles
Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.
Cybersecurity
Hackers Engage in WhatsApp Wi-Fi Scam; N.H. Health Data Breach and SOCOM Staff Leak
Another busy week in Threatwatch, Nextgov's regularly updated index of cyber incidents.
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