Science & Tech

Why Ukraine Has Already Lost The Cyberwar, Too

Why was there no cyberwar in Ukraine? Because Russia has no need to attack that which it already owns. By Patrick Tucker

Science & Tech

The Secret Weapon in the War on Poaching...and Terrorism

Forget drones. Big data makes finding rhinos easier than finding insurgents. By Patrick Tucker

Emerging Tech

First Instrument Deemed Ready for NOAA’s Next-Gen Polar Orbiting Satellite

Its timely completion bodes well for the agency's $11 billion program to replace vital weather-monitoring spacecraft.

Digital Government

Operators Rely On Memory, Not Computers, to Track Nuke Waste

Inoperable phones, outdated monitoring system and absence of video surveillance thwart investigation at New Mexico repository.

Cybersecurity

Hackers May Accomplish What Microsoft Can’t—Kill off Windows XP

Microsoft said over the weekend that its browser is vulnerable to an attack that could allow hackers to install software on unsuspecting users’ computers.

Modernization

Lawmakers Want Pentagon to Clarify Cloud Security Standards

Bill would ease the way for vendors to sell services to the Defense Department.

Digital Government

Oregon's Health Care Website Is Worse Than HealthCare.gov

It's so bad, an advisory panel recommended Thursday that the state move to the federal exchange.

Science & Tech

The Next Step Toward Autopilot in Combat

The military is looking to roboticize the most exhausting aspects of flying jets. By Patrick Tucker

Digital Government

Feds Tap Data Surveillance Firm for Money Laundering Investigations

The five-year sole source contract with Palantir will support Justice, Treasury and Homeland Security.

Modernization

BYOD Cost the Energy Department More Than Supplying Government Phones

Department could save $2.3 million in three years with better mobile management, auditor finds.

Cybersecurity

Deltek Breach Raises Questions About Widespread Hacking

Feds won't confirm company assertions about the attack, which affected 80,000 employees of government contractors.

Cybersecurity

Heartbleed Means HealthCare.gov Users Must Reset Passwords

The online marketplace's homepage directs users to change their login information.