In-brief: errant reports about a Russian government hack of a Vermont utility are the first byproduct of a flawed report on Russian hacking of U.S. interests. They won’t be the last.
Tag: Government
Security Pros Pan US Government Report on Russian Hacking
In-brief: security experts say the 13 page report, released Thursday, falls well short of offering conclusive evidence of Russian involvement in the hacking, even as The Obama Administration acts to punish Russia for its involvement.
It’s the Risk, Stupid: FDA Medical Device Guidance Looks Past the Device
In-brief: The FDA’s final guidance on cybersecurity for postmarket medical devicesmarks a departure from earlier drafts, focusing generically on cybersecurity risk management and jettisoning an early focus on the threat posed by “connected devices” that some considered too narrow.
NIST asks for Help securing Data in Quantum Computing Era
In-brief: NIST is asking for help designing post-quantum encryption algorithms to protect data and communications.
Did NSA Hackers The Shadow Brokers have a Broker?
In-brief: analysis of the latest leak of sophisticated hacking tools by The Shadow Brokers suggests that the theft was an inside job, the security firm Flashpoint contends.
