Science & Tech
How to Buy Cyber Weapons From Cyber Arms Dealers
An American security firm found that a seemingly disparate group of cyberattacks came from the same source. By Leo Mirani
Threats
The Chinese Military is Still Hacking Away, While Using the NSA as Political Cover
A significant amount of public exposure from security groups has not stopped the PLA's hacking spree. By Heather Timmons
Science & Tech
Government Agencies Have No Way of Warning Each Other About a Cyber Attack, IG Says
The Pentagon, Homeland Security and NSA have no way of sharing warnings of cyber attacks with each other or with industry, a DHS inspector general report finds. By Aliya Sternstein
Science & Tech
Cyberattack Closes Major Israeli Highway; Hackers Bug Finnish Ministry
Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches. By Nextgov Staff
Science & Tech
The Complete Guide to Not Being That Idiot Who Got the Company Hacked
It's not that hard to not be that employee that ruins it for the rest of us. Here's how. By Siraj Datoo
Science & Tech
First Cyber Warrior Scholarships Awarded to Veterans
Six veterans are the first recipients of a scholarship program trying to close the cyber skills gap. By Brittany Ballenstedt
Business
Hagel Could Remove One of the NSA Chief’s Key Duties: Running Cyber Command
The National Security Agency director's dual role exacerbates tension between the intelligence and military communities, former officials say. By Aliya Sternstein
Science & Tech
Want to Win $2 Million? Build DARPA a Better Cyber Defense
DARPA is offering a $2 million prize to anyone who can build an automated, instantaneous cyber defense for the Pentagon’s networks. By Kedar Pavgi
Ideas
A Missed Chance for NATO’s Cybersecurity Future
On the back of NATO’s defense ministerial, member-states still need to address the alliance’s major cybersecurity shortfalls – and there are plenty. By Daniel Pitcairn
Threats
Is the Shutdown Making Us Vulnerable to a Cyber Attack?
With the federal government shut down, there's fewer staff to prevent a cyber attack. By Brittany Ballenstedt
Science & Tech
Why Britain's New Cyberwar Capabilities May Just Be Political Posturing
It'll be a while before London builds an army of hackers. For now, its just another proposal from Whitehall. By Leo Mirani
Science & Tech
Meet the Encryption Aficionados Who Know How to Hide From the NSA's Watching Eye
Privacy advocates are using 'cryptoparties' to train computer users to better guard their data against surveillance. By Greg Thomas
Science & Tech
Why the U.S. Should Use Cyber Weapons Against Syria
The crisis in Syria is a good opportunity to show that U.S. cyber weapons can be used effectively (and ethically) on the battlefield. By Jason Healey
Threats
Industry Cyber Guidelines Target ‘Insider Threats’
A preview of the administration’s industry cyber security standards urges employers to monitor emails and social media to identify ‘risky personnel.’ By Aliya Sternstein
Science & Tech
Obama's Power To Set Cybersecurity Standards Is Limited
For the last three years, President Obama has been unable to get a cybersecurity bill through Congress. By Matthew Cooper
Ideas
Pentagon’s Syria Response Reveals Limits of Prized Cyber, Drone Arsenal
Here’s why the 'clarity' of a 20th century cruise missile strike likely will trump the 'sophistication' of the Pentagon’s 21st century drones and cyber-weapons. By Stephanie Gaskell
Ideas
The Filmmaker Behind the Edward Snowden Leaks
A new <em>New York Times</em> magazine profile describes how far Laura Poitras has gone to protect her privacy, while also reporting on the government's surveillance programs. By Philip Bump
Business
The Military's Graduate Programs Aren't Really Training the Nation's Future Cyberwarriors
A new report recommends that the Pentagon's graduate programs revise their curricula to include cyber-specific training. By Brittany Ballenstedt
Science & Tech
The Anti-Snowden? Ex-SEAL’s Firm Caught Between Security and Privacy
Former Navy commando Mike Janke is a spy-turned-privacy advocate, but don’t compare him to NSA leaker Edward Snowden. By Aliya Sternstein
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