Oct 27, 2018 | Government, Radio Show, Security
Hackers Breach Healthcare.Gov System, Taking Files On 75,000 People A government system used by insurance agents and brokers to help customers sign up for healthcare plans was breached, allowing hackers to siphon off sensitive and personal data on 75,000 people. The...
Oct 13, 2018 | Government, Radio Show, Security
Weapon Systems Cybersecurity: Looks Like Our Weapons Are Easy To Hack In recent cybersecurity tests of major weapon systems DOD is developing, testers playing the role of adversary were able to take control of systems relatively easily and operate largely undetected....
Oct 6, 2018 | Government, Radio Show, Security
Why Didn’t I Get an Emergency Presidential Alert Text? AN ALERT FROM the US president went out to millions of cell phones Wednesday as a part of a test of FEMA’s Wireless Emergency Alert system. Some people didn’t want to get the message, but they got it anyway....
Aug 31, 2018 | Government, Internet, Radio Show, Security
DNC Reports Attempted Cyberattack On Its Voter Database The Democratic National Committee (DNC) was alerted this week to an attack attempt on its voter database, CNN reports. Cloud service provider and security firm Lookout reported to the DNC that a phony login page...
Aug 31, 2018 | Business, Government, Internet, Radio Show
The End Of Net Neutrality Has Doubled Our Internet Speed Ranking! Since the repeal of “net neutrality” took effect on June 11, the U.S. internet speed has gone from 12th to 6th fastest in the world. FCC chairman Ajit Pai announced late last year that he would be...