Experts say securing the election system will require new training of local, state and federal enforcement officials, installing updated software and possibly a new ballot system.
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Virtually unheard of five years ago, “ransomware” attacks have emerged as a serious and growing risk to governments and businesses operating in the digital age. We spoke with Herbert Stapleton, the FBI’s cyber section chief, about the growing threat.
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Baltimore Mayor Bernard “Jack” Young faced a crisis less than a week into his new job when a ransomware attack hit the city’s computer systems — cutting off emails and shutting down online bill collections for everything from utilities to real estate transactions.
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As ransomware and other cyberattacks increase in frequency, it is important to understand where the attacks originate and how they can be stopped. Learning from experts in the field help shed light on how to protect against these attacks, and what the future may hold.
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Cybersecurity experts have warned that a recent House bill that could give businesses the power to counter cyberattacks outside their own computer networks is fraught with risks and legal pitfalls.
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Former Special Counsel Robert Mueller III told two House committees in 7 hours of testimony that his office’s investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election “is not a witch hunt.”
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As Robert Mueller’s testimony looms, the House Judiciary Committee is holding a series of hearings to learn more about the Mueller report and possible offenses by President Donald Trump. Friday’s hearing focused on Congress’ constitutional authority and ability to hold the president accountable.
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More than 250 people listened to a live reading of special counsel Robert Mueller’s report Thursday, with dozens of performers reading bite-sized chunks.
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Rep-Gallagher and human rights experts discuss the regulating supply of American technology to China when it is used to spy on Uyghur Muslims and commit humanitarian abuses.
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Municipalities across the country, including Baltimore, have faced cyber attacks over the past few years, requiring additional investments in IT infrastructure and security.
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