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At least 10 federal agencies contracted with hacked software maker
The attack affecting a “small number” of government agencies is still being assessed, officials said.
How private companies help the FBI identify more cybercriminals
There are actions that can contribute to indictments.
By Andrew Eversden
How many users were affected by the DISA breach?
Affected users are receiving letters from the Defense Information Systems Agency notifying them if their personally identifiable information might have been compromised.
By Andrew Eversden
Hacker group targeted law firms, released veterans’ stolen data related to PTSD claims
The posted information includes details from VA personal injury cases, pain diary entries, fee agreements and HIPPA consent forms. It is unclear, however, whether clients from the firms are aware some of their sensitive information has already posted to the web.
By Dylan Gresik
US says Chinese military stole masses of Americans’ data
The 2017 Equifax breach affected roughly 145 million people, with the hackers successfully stealing names, Social Security numbers and other personal information stored in the company's databases.
Militiamen withdraw from US Embassy but Iraq tensions linger
The withdrawal followed calls from the government and senior militia leaders. It ended a two-day crisis marked by the breach of the largest and one of the most heavily fortified U.S. diplomatic missions in the world.
Senator looks for answers to border biometrics breach
Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va., sent the acting Customs and Border Protection commissioner a letter seeking the agency's information security requirements for subcontractors.
By Andrew Eversden
3 ways security is compromised on the cloud
Symantec’s Cloud Security Threat Report finds that while 53 percent of respondents reported workloads moving to cloud applications, 54 percent said their security practices have not kept up at the same pace..
By Kelsey Reichmann
Will hacked voting machines decide the 2020 election?
Experts are worried about vulnerabilities, but the government says it hasn't yet seen evidence of hacking.
By Andrew Eversden
Who’s responsible for executive cyber safety?
Ben Shapiro of Cypient Black discusses what to expect as hackers look to penetrate organizations through the personal lives of leadership.
OPM data breach lawsuit on appeal
Appeals on a class action lawsuit over the 2015 Office of Personnel Management data breach hinges on whether federal employees have standing to bring suit in the first place.
By Debra Roth