Cybersecurity whiz: Combined threats endanger 2020 vote Alex Stamos laments the arrival of "disinformation as a service," where companies are hired to help spread misinformation on social media. By: Frank Bajak, The Associated Press October 14
Top civilian cybersecurity official exiting post Kevin McAleenan, acting secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, is leaving the role. By: Andrew Eversden October 13
Senators warn of foreign social media meddling in US vote Recommendations came in an 85-page report issued by the Senate Intelligence Committee, which has been investigating Russia's efforts to interfere in the 2016 presidential election. By: Christina A. Cassidy, The Associated Press October 8
Democrats push election security bill amid impeachment A House committee could advance the bill as soon as next week. By: Mary Clare Jalonick and Christina A. Cassidy, The Associated Press October 8
Iran-backed hack attempt on government officials ‘completely routine activity’ Microsoft observed thousands of attempts to breach email accounts of U.S. officials and a presidential campaign. By: Andrew Eversden October 4
Here’s who got hit with new election interference sanctions All U.S. residents are barred from possessing or engaging in transactions with the identified assets. By: Andrew Eversden September 30
Is Homeland Security prepared for its central role in cybersecurity? A new DHS inspector general report found significant shortfalls in a workforce expected to secure federal networks. By: Andrew Eversden September 26
Is there a plan to protect the electric grid from cyberattacks? The Government Accountability Office examined whether a national strategy exists to identify and respond to cybersecurity threats. By: Andrew Eversden September 25
‘But who’s in charge’ is the question for feds in cybersecurity Government officials consistently argue that no single agency could take responsibility for the cybersecurity of the federal government. But a Wisconsin senator recently pushed officials to answer the question of who takes the lead for information security. By: Andrew Eversden September 24
The 5G marketplace may require a government intervention New 5G technology will require a serious discussion about the government’s role in that market moving forward, top officials said Sept. 19. By: Andrew Eversden September 20
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