Hegseth’s Use of Passwords Raises New Security Concerns
Revelations about the defense secretary’s passwords came after he discussed details of planned U.S. airstrikes on a messaging app.
Computer Security
Hegseth’s Personal Phone Use Created Vulnerabilities, Analysts Say
The phone number used in the Signal chat could also be found in a variety of places, including on social media and a fantasy sports site.
How Musk and Trump Are Working to Consolidate Government Data About You
Databases that Elon Musk’s team is trying to access include more than 300 personal details about members of the U.S. public.
Trump’s National Security Firings Come as He Weakens U.S. Cyberdefenses
The firing of the head of the National Security Agency was only the latest move that has eroded the country’s fortifications against cyberattacks, especially those targeting elections.
5 U.S. Voters Weigh In on the Signal Leak
What did they think about the national security breach, in which Trump administration officials discussed attack plans in Yemen on a commercial messaging app?
Social Security Will Require Online or In Person Identity Checks
The new rule would require people who want to make changes to first verify their identity online or in person.
Social Security Administration Will No Longer Allow Changes Made by Phone
The new rule would require people who want to make changes to first verify their identity online or in person.
Top Social Security Official Leaves After Musk Team Seeks Data Access
The departure of the acting commissioner is the latest backlash to the Department of Government Efficiency’s efforts to access sensitive data.