Senate Dems demand answers on DOJ's hack exposure
A group of Democratic senators want detailed answers from the Justice Department and the judiciary branch by the end of the month about the impact of the SolarWinds breach.
Lawmakers seek details on damage done by the SolarWinds hack
As information trickles out about which federal agencies have been compromised by a sophisticated hacking operation, lawmakers have begun seeking an extensive accounting of what damage has been done.
Hack at Treasury and Commerce spurs emergency order from CISA
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency issued an emergency directive late Sunday night after reported breaches at two cabinet agencies. The Department of Homeland Security, CISA's parent agency, also has reportedly been breached.
Microsoft to launch top secret cloud
The company is waiting on government accreditation for the new top secret regions.
CBP wants to expand facial recognition
Customs and Border Protection is on track to move out of its test phase and expand use of facial recognition systems at airports and land border crossings.
ATF looks to consolidate data to aid investigations
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives sees an opportunity to tap data analytics to address rising gun store robberies.
VA reports data breach affecting 46,000 veterans
Scammers trying to divert payments for medical care compromised an online system belonging to the Financial Services Center.
FAA to test anti-drone technologies
The Federal Aviation Administration will test commercial drone detection and mitigation systems in real-world civilian airport settings.
Senate's latest Russia report backs new rules for cyber vendors
Federal investigators may need new authorities to probe cybersecurity breaches in sensitive non-governmental networks, according to the declassified version of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence's report on foreign interference in the 2016 election.
CBP seeks more data on small packages
Customs and Border Protection modified tariff rules to get more data on small packages that can bring in bogus medical supplies.
Why pay attention to indictments of foreign hackers?
While critics say "name and shame" indictments are largely toothless, a top DOJ official said they also help send an important message to victims.
How COVID-19 is changing the game on ransomware
More money is needed to tackle the problem, especially as states deal with an unprecedented economic crisis caused by the pandemic. It's unclear whether Congress will foot the bill.
Feds disrupt hundreds of COVID-19 scammer domains
The Department of Justice said some of the domains represented themselves as U.S. government agencies or public health organizations.
Agencies look to digital financial outlets to disburse relief funds
As IRS and the Small Business Administration tap digital-only financial firms to assist in relief funding, concerns are emerging about cybersecurity vulnerabilities and fraud.
Spy law reauthorization postponed to avoid tough privacy votes
A markup to reauthorize the USA Freedom Act was pushed back indefinitely as members deal with the fallout of a new oversight report and Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.) prepares to introduce a number of proposed amendments.
Lawmakers press DHS chief on drug detection tech
Illicit drug shipments through land ports of entry concern lawmakers who asked acting Homeland Security chief Chad Wolf for details on the technology to stop them.
TSA to roll out strategic plan for insider threats next month
Acting Deputy TSA Administrator Patricia Cogswell said that as screening tech has improved, insider threats have become an increasingly attractive attack vector for bad actors.
Former GSA official among Trump's pardons
David Safavian was administrator of the Office of Federal Procurement Policy when he was arrested in 2005.
Justice indicts four Chinese hackers for 2017 Equifax breach
The charges are the latest example of U.S. law enforcement going after China for hacking American companies.
FBI still not pushing for encryption legislation
FBI Director Christopher Wray declined to say whether he would endorse legislation that would create a pathway for law enforcement to access encrypted apps and devices.
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