Tag: Cybersecurity

"It's the worst anti-privacy law since the USA PATRIOT Act, and we should repeal it as soon as possible," said Rep. Justin Amash, R-Mich. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Lawmakers propose repeal of ‘anti-privacy’ cyber bill

Rudy Takala · January 14, 2016 6:53 pm

McCain said he had hoped to see more offensive capabilities outlined. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

McCain hacked off over U.S. cyberstrategy

Rudy Takala · January 14, 2016 1:07 am

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission "is not optimized to protect the agency's network in the current cyber threat environment," said a new report. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)

Report: Nuclear facilities vulnerable to cyberattacks

Rudy Takala · January 14, 2016 12:49 am

The application, "Alrawi.apk," offers encryption for text messaging, Ghost Security Group told Defense One on Tuesday. (iStock photo)

National Security

News of Islamic State’s new app could upend encryption debate

Rudy Takala · January 13, 2016 4:08 pm

"Our administration should remain aware of Beijing's intentions to reinterpret reality," said Rep. Matt Salmon, R-Ariz. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

House lawmaker demands U.S. call China out for hacking

Rudy Takala · January 13, 2016 12:22 am

Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson looks up as he and Attorney General Loretta Lynch, left, wait for the arrival of Chinese Minister of Public Security Guo Shengkun to discuss cybercrime and related issues. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

Congress turns to data-breach notification

Charlie Mitchell · January 11, 2016 5:01 am

"We will put that bill on the president's desk with strong bipartisan support," Royce said at an American Enterprise Institute event. "This is the approach that will work because you need consequences." (AP File Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)

Congress prepares to respond to North Korean nuclear test

Jacqueline Klimas · January 9, 2016 5:01 am

The goal of the meeting is "to work more closely with the technology community to fight terrorism," White House press secretary Josh Earnest said. (AP Photo)

White House huddles with tech firms on counterterrorism

Susan Crabtree · January 8, 2016 9:40 pm

Ukrainian hackers managed to cause a blackout, but there is currently no threat to the U.S. electric grid, says the nation's grid watchdog. (AP File Photo/Al Goldis)

Energy and Environment

Utilities on alert after Ukraine cyber attack

John Siciliano · January 7, 2016 12:10 am

The Dec. 23 incident resulted in the loss of power to 700,000 Ukrainian homes for several hours. (AP file photo/Anton Volk)

U.S. officials investigating Russia as cause of Ukraine power failure

Rudy Takala · January 6, 2016 5:32 pm

Sen. Rand Paul blasted Sen. Marco Rubio for his support of bulk data collection policies Tuesday. (AP Photos)

Paul: Rubio ‘wants you to trade your liberty’

Sarah Bedford · January 6, 2016 1:00 pm

According to the text of the abbreviated guidelines, the Treasury Department will have the power to take measures against entities engaged in "significant malicious cyber-enabled activities." (AP Photo/J. David Ake, File)

National Security

Treasury releases rules on hacker sanctions

Rudy Takala · January 5, 2016 9:19 pm