Ideas
Disrupt ISIS’ Online Campaign in Africa
As Internet access expands in Africa, so does the Islamic State's network-facilitated extremism.
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Carter May Elevate CYBERCOM to a Full Combatant Command
As network warriors pound away on ISIS in the battle for Mosul, Carter says it’s time to consider full-COCOM status for cyberwarfare.
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The Pentagon Still Hasn't Decided Who's In Charge If America Comes Under Cyberattack
Is it NORTHCOM or CYBERCOM? CYBERCOM or the NSA—or both? So many agencies; so little clarity.
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DHS Seeks Advice on Building a Cyber-Attack Database
The Department of Homeland Security admits there could be drawbacks to the idea, including a spike in the cost of insurance.
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The Dark Web Is Too Slow and Annoying for Terrorists
For starters, a site on the dark web doesn’t do what jihadis need it to do: get their message out.
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Why the Military Can’t Go After Iran for Hacking Your Dam
Seven Iranians have been charged with cyber crimes in a case that reveals the limits of U.S. power.
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Are These Syrian Hackers Cyber Warriors, or Just Thieves?
The FBI added two Syrian hackers to its most-wanted list for cybercriminals, a project that's only been running since 2013 and includes individuals from China, Russia and Eastern Europe.
Business
Is The Government Getting Stingier With Cyber Threat Data?
Virginia Tech's network security chief thinks so. He says overclassification is making it harder to prep and respond.
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Pentagon Launches First-of-Its-Kind Bug Bounty Program
The idea is to find and fix vulnerabilities before the bad guys do. Certain restrictions apply.
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We’re On the Same Side, Carter Tells Silicon Valley
As the FBI-vs.-Apple battle heats up, the defense secretary makes his own pitch to the tech industry.
Ideas
When It Comes to Tech and Terrorism, the Government Is Asking for the Wrong Kind of Help
There are many ways the tech industry can help turn up the heat on terrorists without compromising the rest of us.
Science & Tech
Behind the Air Force's Fast-Growing Cyber Research Budget
The service wants to quadruple its money for defending networked aircraft, launch systems, satellites and a whole lot more.
Threats
A Cyberattack Has Paralyzed a Los Angeles Hospital
Doctors have been locked out of patient records for more than a week by hackers who are demanding money to release the data.
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Hacker May Have Punched Through FBI Cyber Security With One Phone Call
It doesn’t matter how technically secure your data is if it’s protected by gullible humans.
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White House Wants to Revamp Cybersecurity In New $19B Plan
President Obama's last budget also calls for a new chief information security officer and $62 million to help hire 10,000 new workers.
Ideas
5 Ways to Clarify and Strengthen US Cybersecurity Law
While most corporate counsels are still trying to figure out what the Cybersecurity Act of 2015 does for them, here are a few ways to improve on next year's round of legislation.
Ideas
Ben Carson's Blueprint for Better US Cybersecurity
The Republican 2016 contender is just the second candidate of either party to lay out a comprehensive cybersecurity plan for the United States.
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US Homeland Security's $6B Firewall Has More Than a Few Frightening Blind Spots
A recent audit revealed the National Cybersecurity Protection System—aka EINSTEIN—does not scan for 94 percent of common computer vulnerabilities. But that's not all of its shortcomings.
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ISIS Communications App: Much Ado About Not Much
The group’s “secure messaging app” doesn’t work. Ghost Security Group backtracks on previous claim.
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