Cybersecurity
Will Court Move Clear the Way to Mass Government Hacking?
A single warrant could authorize federal officials to inject malware into hundreds of suspects’ -- and victims’ -- computers.
Digital Government
Scientists Figure Out Why Grunts Groan
It’s the ever-increasing load, researchers at the International Congress on Soldiers' Physical Performance conclude.
Science & Tech
Could Cop Cams Have Prevented the Rise of the Islamic State?
The founder of Taser discusses the evolution of his company and its military future. By Patrick Tucker
Emerging Tech
How Data Analytics Can Help Root Out Food Stamp Fraud
Advanced data analytics can help the Agriculture Department detect fraud early -- and even stop it from happening.
Modernization
Big Win for Amazon: First Provider Authorized to Handle Sensitive DOD Workloads in Cloud
Achieves provisional authority to operate under DOD’s cloud security model at impact levels 3-5.
Digital Government
Is There Ebola on That Smartphone?
Swabbing an iPad with alcohol could erase data as well as germs.
Digital Government
GSA Does Bombers Too
Turns out, the federal government’s landlord supports the B-2 stealth bomber.
Emerging Tech
DNA-Matching Androids to Help ID 600 MH17 Bodies and Remains
Unknown whether there will be enough genetic evidence to name all 298 passengers.
Emerging Tech
How Government Is Embracing Innovation: Livestream
Featuring: Roopangi Kadakia, Web Services Executive, NASA
Emerging Tech
Even When Police Do Wear Cameras, Don't Count on Seeing the Footage
Police officers in San Diego have started wearing body cameras, but the department routinely denies requests for the video.
Cybersecurity
Australian Official’s Cellphone Tapped during Fight over Access to MH17 Zone
Unidentified nation hacked Foreign Affairs Minister Bishop’s device while she was overseas.
Digital Government
Listening In: The Navy Is Tracking Ocean Sounds Collected by Scientists
A network of Internet-connected undersea microphones is picking up more than whale songs.
Cybersecurity
Exclusive: Nuke Regulator Hacked by Suspected Foreign Powers
Credential-stealing emails and social engineering involved in three NRC computer breaches.
Emerging Tech
We the People Weighs in on Ferguson
The popular petition site is calling for new technology to curb police abuse.
Cybersecurity
The Snowden Effect
Public aversion to domestic spying doesn’t seem to be hurting government’s ability to recruit cyber staff.
Cybersecurity
Russian PM Quits in Hacked Tweet
Medvedev to take up freelance photography after disowning Putin.
Digital Government
The Navy Battles for ‘E*WARFARE’ Brand
Trademark filings for the logo claim the right to use a lightning bolt.
Emerging Tech
Why Can't the United States Build a High-Speed Rail System?
The problem isn't geography, demographics, or money—it's federal will.
Cybersecurity
Snowden: NSA Caused Massive Internet Blackout in Syria
In a new interview, the fugitive leaker claims the spy agency accidentally took down Syria’s Internet during its prolonged civil war.
Cybersecurity