Digital Government

British Spies Allowed to Access U.S. Data Without a Warrant

Newly released documents from the British government reveal a lack of judicial oversight for how it sifts through communications data collected by the NSA and other foreign governments.

Cybersecurity

Feinstein, Chambliss: We can pass a cyber bill during lame duck

The chair and ranking member of the Senate Intelligence Committee say they've addressed privacy and liability concerns, and predict both chambers can move cyber legislation after the election.

Cybersecurity

Cape May-Lewes Ferry Hit by Payment Card Breach

Retailer // Delaware, United States

Modernization

Here Are Six Nearly Certified Cloud Services Waiting in the Wings

A new list of “RedRAMP Ready Systems” is meant to make it easier for agencies to comply with security controls.

Cybersecurity

Death of the password? Not just yet.

Considerable skepticism persists about digital identity verification, according to a Forrester Research brief.

Cybersecurity

The Army's new approach to cyber

The Cyber Battle Lab exemplifies a multifaceted model for cyber and electronic warfare.

Cybersecurity

Cyber E-Book Turns Spotlight on Threat Vectors

The “Emerging Threats: Assessing 2014 Attack Vectors” explores the threat landscape for five different areas.

Cybersecurity

California Cops Text Nude Photos Stolen from Smartphones of Women in Custody

After a DUI accident, a female’s phone was ransacked and ogled while she was having X-rays taken.

Cybersecurity

DHS Expects to Outsource Employment Verification Checks to the Cloud

Draft contract states ID confirmation for "MyE-Verify" would be hosted in a remote facility.

Cybersecurity

Spammers Commandeer City of Mobile’s Server via Shellshock

Government (U.S.) // Alabama, United States

Cybersecurity

California Cops Text Nude Photos Stolen from Smartphones of Women in Custody

Government (U.S.) // California, United States

Cybersecurity

Hackers Seize Terminally Ill Newborn’s Tribute Page, Take From Staples’ Till and Avenge Snapchat Archivist

Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.

Cybersecurity

Gawkers at Two Hospitals Peek into Rob Ford’s Patient Records

Cancer-stricken Toronto mayor says he hopes the premier investigates the privacy breach.

Cybersecurity

New cyber doctrine shows more offense, transparency

The Pentagon has outlined a military strategy that goes beyond previous doctrine in its focus on offensive cyber operations.

Cybersecurity

Szykman's new job, plus facial recognition and Air Force satellites plans

News and notes from around the federal IT community.