Security News

DHS: Stingray slurper and SS7 hacking found near the White House
2018-06-01 20:38

Wyden probing into shaky state of US smartphone security The Department of Homelands Security has confirmed the use of stingray smartphone surveillance devices in the US capital and widespread...

DHS, FBI warn about malware tied to North Korean threat actor
2018-05-30 16:00

US-CERT has released a new technical alert on malware used by Hidden Cobra, a threat actor whose activities they believe to be directed by the North Korean government. The Department of Homeland...

DHS Publishes New Cybersecurity Strategy
2018-05-17 17:10

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) this week published its long-delayed Cybersecurity Strategy. It had been mandated by Congress to deliver a strategy by March 2017, and did so on May...

DHS Issues More Medical Device Cybersecurity Alerts
2018-05-16 12:33

Why Are Such Warnings Becoming More Common?The Department of Homeland Security has yet again issued a warning about cybersecurity vulnerabilities in medical devices. These warnings have come after...

Twitter Cites DHS Order in Kaspersky Ads Ban
2018-04-23 05:37

Twitter no longer allows Russia-based cybersecurity firm Kaspersky Lab to advertise on the platform and the reason appears to be related to the company’s alleged ties to Russian intelligence. read more

DHS takes strong stance on hackers as tech firms stand against government cyberattacks
2018-04-18 15:30

At the 2018 RSA conference, the United States Secretary of Homeland Security Kirstjen Nielsen said 'cybersecurity is national security.'

DHS Secretary: US Won't Tolerate Cyber Meddling
2018-04-18 12:33

Department of Homeland Security Soon Will Unveil New Cybersecurity StrategyDepartment of Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen M. Nielsen warns that the U.S. will more aggressively move to punish...

DHS: Some GE Imaging Devices Are Vulnerable
2018-03-19 19:03

Alert: Hackers Can Potentially Exploit Hardcoded and Default CredentialsA recent alert from the Department of Homeland Security warning of vulnerabilities in certain medical imaging products from...

Booz Allen Hamilton Awarded $621 Million DHS Cyber Contract
2018-02-05 14:47

Technology consulting firm Booz Allen has been awarded a $621 million contract by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to support the government-wide Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation...

Kaspersky Files Injunction to Expedite Appeal Against DHS Ban
2018-01-22 06:15

Kaspersky Lab last week filed a motion for a preliminary injunction as part of its appeal against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s decision to ban the company’s products in federal...