U.S. Postal Service (USPS) trucks are parked at a post office on Aug. 23 in Glendale, California. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images) Election officials say U.S. Postal Service woes place election mail at risk A letter from election officials in all 50 states and D.C. said the agency needed to take immediate action. Sep 11, 2024 By Tim Starks
The United State Postal Service headquarters in Washington, D.C. Postal Service left vulnerable IT applications unaddressed for years, inspector general finds The "common, well-known vulnerabilities" could have been exploited by hackers using "publicly available methods,” the report found. Sep 11, 2020 By Sean Lyngaas
Polls show a majority of Americans support having the option to vote by mail. (Getty Images/Scoop News Group) Everything you need to know about voting by mail While cybersecurity doesn't come to mind with the mail, we've have a guide that explains the security behind the process. Aug 25, 2020 By Sean Lyngaas
Malware from notorious FIN7 group is being delivered by snail mail Not all suspicious USB sticks are a test. Mar 27, 2020 By Sean Lyngaas
(Photos provided by U.S. Cyber Command Public Affairs) U.S. Cyber Command simulated a seaport cyberattack to test digital readiness The simulation also included officials from throughout the U.S. government and from allied partners to emphasize stronger coordination. Jul 17, 2019 By Shannon Vavra
Researchers redesign bitcoin for anonymity as U.S. law enforcement hires specialists As bitcoin specialists are hired by the Postal Service's law enforcement wing, researchers continue work on anonymity for the cryptocurrency. Jan 18, 2017