Threats & Malware, Vulnerabilities
August 23, 2023
Via: Dark ReadingThe US Department of Defense (DoD) will create an insider threat office to monitor employees following a review into the leak of classified Pentagon intelligence on Discord. A June 30 memo signed by the Secretary of Defense calls for the […]
Threats & Malware, Virus & Malware
October 6, 2020
Via: Hot for SecurityThe US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Department of Defense (DOD) Cyber National Mission Force (CNMF) have revealed that new malware dubbed SlothfulMedia is currently used by a sophisticated threat actor. The two agencies published details on […]
February 21, 2020
Via: Security AffairsThe Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), the DoD agency that is in charge of the security of IT and telecommunications for the White House and military troops has suffered a cyber attack. The agency sent a data breach notification to […]
Network security, Vulnerabilities
October 10, 2018
Via: Dark ReadingGAO report outlines challenges for the US Department of Defense to handle security flaws in weapon systems. US military weapon systems are more vulnerable to cyberattacks than ever as they rely more on software and networks, according to a new […]
Cloud security, Network security
June 7, 2018
Via: Dark ReadingThe US Department of Defense just published its cloud browser strategy. What’s yours? On June 5, 2018, the Defense Information Systems Agency released an unclassified request for information (RFI) outlining its intent to procure a cloud browser for 3.1 million […]
Access control, Network security
June 16, 2016
Via: The HillThe Defense Department is seeking to cut back on the use of a “smart” ID card that has long been used by military personnel and contractors. The Common Access Cards (CAC) are now used as “proof of identity and DoD […]
March 3, 2016
Via: Help Net SecurityThe US Department of Defense (DoD) has invited hackers participate in “Hack the Pentagon”, a program aimed at finding vulnerabilities in some of the Department’s websites. The project is an alternative to the usual testing performed by the Department’s red […]
February 19, 2016
Via: SC MagazineThe Department of Defense (DoD) has commenced an enterprise-wide deployment of Microsoft’s Windows 10 operating system as part of an effort to bolster IT security and standardize processes, Microsoft announced in a blog post. Attributing the news to the Office of […]
September 21, 2015
Via: Cyber WarfareThe #pentagon‘s chief information officer is calling for an international set of “#rules of engagement” for cyber #warfare. “Rules of the road that apply whether you are inside #dod or frankly if you are on your own [computer] system,” explained […]
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