DHS: Hacking worries for the election include social media
Joe Uchill - 11/04/16 04:44 PM EDT
Officials warned social media could be used to sow "confusion."
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity news stories, video and regulations.
Top Clinton aide last year: Comey 'a bad choice'
Tristan Lejeune - 11/04/16 07:19 AM EDT
"Get a big fat 'I told you so' on Comey," the aide wrote in a leaked email.
IRS seeing 'dramatically' fewer ID theft victims
Naomi Jagoda - 11/03/16 12:47 PM EDT
The number of people who have reported identity theft is down more than 50 percent.
Federal guide bolsters public, private email security
Joe Uchill - 11/03/16 09:24 AM EDT
The National Institute of Standards and Technology is seeking public comments on the draft guide.
Hackers deface two news websites
Joe Uchill - 11/02/16 09:20 AM EDT
The group targeted business news publications Business Insider and Inc.
Microsoft preparing to patch security flaw used in cyberattacks
Joe Uchill - 11/01/16 08:57 PM EDT
Russian hackers are believed to have taken advantage of the flaw.
Hackers expose apparent NSA cyber espionage operations
Joe Uchill - 10/31/16 11:09 AM EDT
NSA hacking operations allegedly mimicked servers from universities and government groups to hide...
'Phase three' of Wikileaks election coverage imminent
Joe Uchill - 10/30/16 06:42 PM EDT
The site tweeted a new "phase" of coverage could start as soon as Monday.
Wikileaks releases email that may have breached Podesta's account
Joe Uchill - 10/28/16 03:41 PM EDT
Staffers showed initial skepticism over whether the email was real.
Italian regulators investigating WhatsApp privacy changes
Joe Uchill - 10/28/16 12:44 PM EDT
At issue are controversial changes to the app's advertising and privacy practices.
Booz Allen announces external review following stolen documents by contractor
Joe Uchill - 10/27/16 06:40 PM EDT
The investigation will be conducted by former FBI director Robert Mueller.
Belgian court fines Microsoft for not abiding by surveillance order
Joe Uchill - 10/27/16 01:42 PM EDT
Microsoft did not comply with a 2012 order to help eavesdrop on Skype.
IRS issues warning about new email scam
Naomi Jagoda - 11/04/16 04:36 PM EDT
The fraudulent emails direct tax professionals to a phishing website.
It's time to make Russia pay for its cyberattacks
Tara Sonenshine, contributor - 11/03/16 05:52 PM EDT
OPINION | Russia needs to be restricted from doing business with Western companies.
Liberia hit with attack that downed Twitter earlier this month
Joe Uchill - 11/03/16 12:17 PM EDT
The Mirai denial of service tool caused internet outages across Liberia Wednesday.
French privacy groups challenge US-EU pact in court
Ali Breland - 11/02/16 06:24 PM EDT
Privacy groups argue the Privacy Shield pact should be annulled.
Ohio using National Guard cybersecurity team to protect elections
Joe Uchill - 11/02/16 07:53 AM EDT
Ohio's secretary of state will also tap the FBI, DHS and private experts.
House Intel chair pushes Comey for details on Clinton emails
Joe Uchill - 10/31/16 05:21 PM EDT
Rep. Nunes (R-Calif.) raised broad questions about Clinton's practices and the FBI probe.
WikiLeaks email suggests Brazile sent debate question to Clinton camp
Katie Bo Williams - 10/31/16 10:28 AM EDT
No single question precisely correlates with Brazile’s warning, but one is substantively similar.
Bank regulator reveals 'major' security breach
Sylvan Lane - 10/28/16 05:11 PM EDT
An OCC employee downloaded more than 10,000 records to thumb drives before retiring.
How Congress can fix 'internet of things' security
Daniel Castro, contributor - 10/28/16 01:35 PM EDT
OPINION | Companies need to be more transparent about their security practices.
Clinton fails to contain damage from email leaks
Jonathan Easley and Katie Bo Williams - 10/28/16 06:01 AM EDT
The emails have given new ammunition to Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump.
Feds issue cybersecurity alert to automakers
Tim Devaney - 10/27/16 02:35 PM EDT
The automotive industry’s interest in driverless cars is increasing.
Administration proposes plan for government IT upgrades
Joe Uchill - 10/27/16 08:18 AM EDT
The federal IT head is announcing a four-step application process for agencies to upgrade.
