Conspiracy promoter Patel may help lead in second Trump administration
The swaggering campaign surrogate is poised to take on an influential role in the federal government if Trump wins a second term.
By Alan Suderman and Juliet Linderman
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Pentagon zero-trust office aims to start data tagging, labeling in ′24
The Defense Department is seeking to demo a solution, even an imperfect one, to a longstanding problem.
Report: Critical infrastructure under risk of ‘9/11-level cyber attack’
A draft report issued by the U.S. president’s National Infrastructure Advisory Council offers a series of recommendations for securiing critical infrastructure from potential cyberattacks.
By Mark Pomerleau
FBI warns of W-2 email theft scheme
The IRS is warning businesses about a sharp increase in email phishing scams involving employees’ W-2 forms.
Hacker admits creating malware used to hack DNC in 2016 election
The investigation into Russian involvement with the 2016 United States’ election has gained invaluable intel.
By Rachael Kalinyak
Internal FBI surveys show high support for ex-FBI head Comey
Despite White House claims to the contrary, fired FBI Director James Comey was highly respected and trusted within the bureau during his nearly four-year tenure, according to internal survey results released Wednesday.
FBI agent injured in accidental grenade blast in federal building
A federal agent was hospitalized for a hand injury after flash grenade accidentally discharged at a federal building in New York City.
11-year-old demonstrates how cyber threats come in all shapes and sizes
The reality that malicious cyber actors can take advantage of seemingly innocuous connected devices was discussed at the Defense Intelligence Agency’s DoDIIS Worldwide Conference in St. Louis.
By Mark Pomerleau
Securing the cockpit: How the military is tackling avionics cybersecurity
The cyberthreat to systems on individual platforms, particularly weapons as well as position, navigation and timing systems embedded in U.S. military aircraft, is garnering increased attention.
By Eric Tegler
New leader takes over Navy Cyber Defense Operations
Capt. Julia Slattery assumes the position of commander, Navy Cyber Defense Operations Command, from Capt. Sean Heritage, who heads to DIUx.
By Rachael Kalinyak
OPM security controls still not fully implemented, says GAO
A report detailing GAO findings on the progress made by OPM to implement 19 recommendations to secure government systems was released Thursday.
By Rachael Kalinyak
WannaCry hero indicted on six hacking-related charges
Marcus Hutchins, UK native who successfully found the kill-switch for the WannaCry ransomware has been arrested in the U.S. for his alleged role in creating and distributing a banking trojan.
By Rachael Kalinyak