(Getty Images) Legacy web forms are the weakest link in government data security Outdated government web forms are placing millions of citizens at risk as sensitive information is collected and transmitted through insecure, non-compliant systems. Nov 21, 2025 By Frank Balonis
(Tor logo wia Wikicommons/Image by Greg Otto) Hackers exploited Tor exit relays to generate bitcoin: research The attackers regained control of relays after Tor's oversees kicked them off, according to the research. Aug 11, 2020 By Sean Lyngaas
The move would make it easier for .gov sites take advantage of a HTTPS feature (Getty Images). Feds aim to bolster data encryption practices for .gov websites The goal of the entire intiative is to have browsers connect to federal government websites via HTTPS by default. Jun 22, 2020 By Sean Lyngaas
Pentagon lays out plan to secure websites in response to lawmaker inquiry CIO Dana Deasy lays out the department's plan in response to Sen. Ron Wyden, who raised concerna about the security of DOD's many public-facing sites. Jul 25, 2018 By Zaid Shoorbajee
(Getty) Pentagon’s websites need better security, Wyden says Wyden warns that neglecting the security of public-facing DOD websites could embolden cybercriminals and state-backed hackers. May 23, 2018 By Zaid Shoorbajee
(flickr) Google: HTTPS use continues to soar More than half of pages loaded and two-thirds of total time spent by Chrome desktop users occur via HTTPS, according to Google Nov 4, 2016