Even the US government can fall victim to cryptojacking
Documents reveal that USAID was victimized by a password spray attack that resulted in roughly $500,000 in Microsoft service charges.
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Agencies push for digital transformation amid security challenges
Federal agencies are accelerating digital transformation efforts to meet public expectations and comply with mandates, but transitioning securely to platforms like Salesforce often requires specialized help, according…
Watchdog recommends changes in FISMA metrics, as agencies still ‘mostly ineffective’ at implementation
Most civilian agencies reviewed by the Government Accountability Office didn’t demonstrate effective FISMA implementation.
OMB guidance asks agencies to provide inventory of IoT assets
The memo also calls on the CISO Council to create a working group charged with compiling sector-specific best practices playbooks that cover IoT and operational technology.
FISMA reform bill advances in Senate
The long-awaited bill seeks to improve cybersecurity coordination between agencies and codify the role of the federal CISO.
VA watchdog warns of cybersecurity deficiencies at Northern Arizona health care system
In an audit the watchdog found previously unidentified critical vulnerabilities, uninstalled patches and network operating systems that are no longer supported by vendors.
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Deficiencies in EPA’s radiation data system pose ‘significant risk to public health,’ watchdog says
The system within the EPA's Office of Air and Radiation is used to detect radiation changes in air and drinking water.
Watchdog finds IT security issues at VA medical center in Minnesota
The Department of Veterans Affairs' Office of Inspector General found deficiencies in three of the four information security categories it reviewed at the St. Cloud VA Medical…
GOP lawmakers want additional details on CMS subcontractor breach timeline
They seek information about why it took two months to notify Congress about the incident, which exposed the data of 254,000 Medicare beneficiaries.
7 agencies improve FITARA grades amid more scorecard changes
All other agencies' grades remained unchanged.