Michael Daniel Handed White House Cybersecurity Baton from Howard Schmidt

Shoshanna Utchenik ticklethewire.com The White House’s cybersecurity coordinator will retire after having already extended his two -year contract by half a year. Howard Schmidt, 62, oversaw the first legislative proposal on cybersecurity, and informed the government on the nature and dangers of potential attacks… and how to prevent them, writes the Washington Post. In addition…

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FBI Investigating Leaks to Media about Foiled al Qaeda Plot

Shoshanna Utchenik ticklethewire.com Authorities are investigating leaks about a thwarted al Qaeda plot to blow up a U.S.-bound plane, reports the New York Times. FBI Director Robert Mueller told a Congressional Committee Wednesday that the the leaks are compromising national security efforts and would be pursued accordingly. White House efforts to prosecute individuals who leak security…

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