Online voting is a cybersecurity nightmare
There’s much more work to be done—and experts don’t see a major breakthrough on the horizon.
On Jun 10, 2016 by Eric Geller
Two-thirds of large U.K. businesses were hit by cyberattacks in past 12 months
The UK’s Cyber Security Breaches Survey of 2016 features has some scary numbers about security breaches.
On May 9, 2016 by John-Michael Bond
Military’s cyberattack response plan needs work, government audit finds
Government report faults military for unclear guidance.
On Apr 4, 2016 by Eric Geller
U.S., U.K. plan simulated cyberattacks on nuclear plants to test resilience against hackers
As cyberattacks grow more prevalent, world powers are growing more concerned.
White House officials dodge encryption debate in discussing cyber plan
Ed Felten, a senior Obama technology adviser, called the debate ‘intellectually interesting.’
On Feb 13, 2016 by Eric Geller
Obama cybersecurity commission could lay groundwork for next administration’s policy
It won’t be able to make changes—but if the next president reads its report, that’s good enough.
On Feb 9, 2016 by Eric Geller
Obama unveils $19 billion plan to overhaul U.S. cybersecurity
The new plan is a grab-bag of programs and initiatives to tackle persistent cyber issues.
Washington wants corporations to disclose their boards’ cyber expertise
Everyone agrees that companies need cyber defenses. But is this the right approach?
On Jan 27, 2016 by Eric Geller
Hackers are deploying malware in smarter ways, new report shows
Hackers are using low-tech methods to deploy high-tech code—the perfect storm for security experts.
Suspected Russian cyberattack that hit Ukrainian power plant strikes major airport
The Russian government may not have conducted the attack, but it likely encouraged it.
On Jan 18, 2016 by Eric Geller
U.S. power companies warned to bolster defenses after possible Russian cyberattack in Ukraine
As Ukraine blames Russia, U.S. intelligence agencies are looking into the incident.
On Jan 7, 2016 by Eric Geller
The trials and tribulations of America’s chief Internet defender
The head of America’s cyber rapid-response team explains how it learns valuable lessons from devastating breaches.
On Dec 23, 2015 by Eric Geller
Congress folds controversial cybersecurity legislation into must-pass budget bill
The bill is expected to pass both houses of Congress and receive President Obama’s signature.
On Dec 16, 2015 by Eric Geller
U.S. edges closer to new data-security law as E.U. inks deal
You may soon be getting notices anytime a company you patron gets hacked.
On Dec 8, 2015 by Eric Geller
U.K. boosts cyber forces amid fears of ISIS cyberattacks on critical infrastructure
The British government anticipates a more serious cyber threat.
On Nov 17, 2015 by Eric Geller
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