US Military Security Clearance Files Leak Due to Unsecured Drive

US Military Security Clearance Files Leak Due to Unsecured Drive

The drive contains everything from personnel files to security clearances and ongoing investigations

US Army Warns Against Use of Mysterious CAC Scan Android App

US Army Warns Against Use of Mysterious CAC Scan Android App

US DoD asks, "Why would you need this app?"

Ghost Squad Hackers Leak Data of US Military Personnel

Ghost Squad Hackers Leak Data of US Military Personnel

All three data dumps amount to 3,415 records

US Launches Bug Bounty Program Called "Hack the Pentagon"

US Launches Bug Bounty Program Called "Hack the Pentagon"

White hat hackers can win cash prizes for hacking some of the Pentagon's public-facing services, websites

  • Security
  • By Catalin Cimpanu
  • January 21st, 2016
Backdoor Account Found on Devices Used by White House, US Military

Backdoor Account Found on Devices Used by White House, US Military

The backdoor accounts were named Black Widow and Batman

ISIS Retaliates Against Anonymous, Leaks Data of "To-Be-Killed" US Officials

ISIS Retaliates Against Anonymous, Leaks Data of "To-Be-Killed" US Officials

The leaked data appears to have been faked

  • Security
  • By Catalin Cimpanu
  • November 7th, 2015
US Air Force Increases Pay for Cyber-Warfare Specialists

US Air Force Increases Pay for Cyber-Warfare Specialists

It's not a big raise, but it shows the Air Force's interest in bolstering their cyber warfare capabilities

US Military Still Employing Obsolete SHA-1 Certificates for Its Websites

US Military Still Employing Obsolete SHA-1 Certificates for Its Websites

Besides SHA1, some websites use the archaic TLS 1.0 protocol

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • May 28th, 2015
US Military Sends Live Anthrax to Labs in the Country and Overseas

US Military Sends Live Anthrax to Labs in the Country and Overseas

To be fair, they thought the spores were inert

US Military Wants to Mount Laser Weapons on Drones, Fighter Jets

US Military Wants to Mount Laser Weapons on Drones, Fighter Jets

The emerging technology is ready for field tests

  • History
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • April 29th, 2015
Underwater Archaeologists Explore the Wreckage of WWII-Era Submarine

Underwater Archaeologists Explore the Wreckage of WWII-Era Submarine

The Imperial Japanese Navy submarine was sunk close to Pearl Harbor at the end of WWII, researchers explain

  • Sci Pry
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • April 29th, 2015
US Military Debuts Self-Guided Bullets Designed to Hit Moving Targets

US Military Debuts Self-Guided Bullets Designed to Hit Moving Targets

The bullets rely on a real-time optical guidance system to correct their course, find and hit a moving target

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • November 24th, 2014
Ultraviolet-Blasting Robots Join the Fight Against Ebola

Ultraviolet-Blasting Robots Join the Fight Against Ebola

The high-tech robots are the brainchild of a company dubbed Xenex, can disinfect an entire room in just a few minutes

Military Cyber Warriors Crushed by Civilian Hackers in Supersecret Cyber War Game

Military Cyber Warriors Crushed by Civilian Hackers in Supersecret Cyber War Game

Security experts in the civilian sector are far better prepared for cyber battle

Hacker Gary McKinnon Starts Small SEO Company

Hacker Gary McKinnon Starts Small SEO Company

Promises low rates for small businesses and individuals

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 17th, 2014
Number of US Military Renewable Energy Projects Has Greatly Upped

Number of US Military Renewable Energy Projects Has Greatly Upped

The projects target Department of Defense and military properties, report details

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • November 23rd, 2013
The Pentagon Unveils New Arctic Strategy

The Pentagon Unveils New Arctic Strategy

As the Arctic melts, the US Military vows to keep the area safe, peaceful

 
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