Threats

Navy Chief Says the Future of War Lies in 'Information Dominance'

Cyber threats and capabilities are the dominant considerations for a service entering a new era in naval warfare. By Bob Brewin

Science & Tech

Hacker Shows How to Break Into Military Communications

Design flaws in communication equipment could affect aircraft and troop communication equipment. By Patrick Tucker

Science & Tech

10 Ways to Make the Internet Safe from Cyber Attacks

The guy who invests in startups for the CIA lays out how to avert a massive cyber attack. By Patrick Tucker

Science & Tech

Federal Computers Could Be Infected By Invisible Malware

Media sites are more likely to be infected by malware than enterprise networks, according to a new report. By Aliya Sternstein

Science & Tech

Former NSA Director Could Be Cashing In Big Time

The former head of the NSA is walking a fine line as he appears poised to substantially monetize his public service in the private sector. By Conor Friedersdorf

Science & Tech

China Has Iron Dome

Three Israeli defense contractors were compromised by hackers who stole plans for the U.S.-made Arrow 3 missile and Israel's Iron Dome rocket system. By NextGov Staff

Science & Tech

House Wants Private Sector To Help Bolster U.S. Cyber Defense

House lawmakers think partnerships between the private sector and DHS will go a long way toward protecting America's vulnerable civil infrastructure. By Rebecca Carroll

Science & Tech

Watch the Global Cyber War Live Right Here

A U.S.-based company that monitors malware and spyware has created a visually stunning map documenting the global cyber war in real-time. By Heather Timmons

Threats

Snowden: I Wasn’t a ‘Low-Level’ Employee at NSA

Edward Snowden tells a Portuguese television station that he ‘had more access than almost any other official in the intelligence community.’ By Marina Koren

Business

Should You Need a License to Practice Cybersecurity?

The United States should consider a certifying body to grant and revoke permissions for cybersecurity professionals, a National Defense University professor says. By Aliya Sternstein

Science & Tech

Iranian Hackers Target U.S. Military Officials With Elaborate Social Media Scam

Posing as journalists and contractors, Iranian actors looked to connect to military and policy leaders. By Marina Koren

Business

Are Paychecks the Problem? Senate Considers Bonuses for Pentagon’s Cyber Workforce

The private sector is eating the Pentagon’s lunch when it comes to skilled workers. A Senate panel wants to know if bonuses and incentives will make a difference. By Aliya Sternstein

Ideas

Gates Defends China’s Cyberspying, Kinda Sorta

Even France spies for foreign economic advantages better than the U.S., reveals Former Defense Secretary Gates an interview with Fareed Zakaria. Courtesy of the Council on Foreign relations

Policy

‘Loophole-Laden’ NSA Bill Passes The House

NSA reform bill passes the lower chamber in a form that many, including its author, see as a disappointment. By Dustin Volz

Threats

China Hits Back Over Hacking Charges

A spokesman for the Chinese government says China will announce more retaliations 'as the situation evolves.' By Brendan Sasso

Science & Tech

Why the U.S. Is Charging China With Cyberspying on American Companies

Cyberspying is estimated to cost the U.S. economy tens of billions a year. 'Enough is enough,' Attorney General Eric Holder said Monday. By Dustin Volz

Science & Tech

What the Most Secure Email in the Universe Would Look Like

Here’s how you will one day be able to send invisible messages on your future quantum cell-phone. By Patrick Tucker

Science & Tech

Pentagon Police Hit By 'Catastrophic' Network Outage

Defense officials say repairs from the Jan. 3 outage of the Pentagon Police Department’s network and computers could take until January to complete. By Bob Brewin

Science & Tech

We’re Saved! Experts Show How to Fix U.S. Cybersecurity

The four-hour experiment that showed how to fix our nation’s infrastructure from cyberattack. By Patrick Tucker

Policy

Obama: ‘We Do Not Have a Blanket No-Spy Agreement With Any Country’

During a much-anticipated visit with German Chancellor Angela Merkel, the two leaders admitted there are still ‘difficulties yet to overcome.’ By Dustin Volz