Cybersecurity
Time to Choose a Password Manager
Using a password manager is just one way to increase personal online security.
Digital Government
New Research Shows 'Digital Natives' Are No Better at Technology Than the Rest of Us
Millennials do not necessarily possess special skills at basic computer programs compared to older generations.
Digital Government
After China’s Crackdown, Now Russia Is Banning VPNs Too
The law is yet another sign of Putin’s growing control over internet access.
Cybersecurity
Lawmakers seek answers on agencies' use of Kaspersky tech
A House committee is asking federal agencies to turn over any records related to their use of software from a company suspected of having ties to the Kremlin.
Digital Government
NASA Program Makes Buying Legit IT Easier
The agency's SEWP customers can choose when buying from an authorized reseller matters to their agencies.
Digital Government
Why OMB needs to lead on reducing federal SSN use
The government's effort to reduce its reliance on social security numbers lacks central guidance, according to a recent oversight report.
Digital Government
DOD risks 'rogue' apps under current IoT policy
A new GAO report called for the DOD to strengthen its policies and guidance for connected devices.
Cybersecurity
Deputy takes the reins at DHS
Elaine Duke steps into the top job at DHS, as outgoing chief John Kelly moves to the White House as Trump's chief of staff.
Cybersecurity
DOD Needs to Lock Down Smart TVs to Prevent Surveillance, Watchdog Says
The Defense Department needs to step security of connected devices, according to a recent report.
Cybersecurity
Hackers Spy on Mac Users, Get Italian Bank Info and Swedish State Secrets
Sometimes a hacker's best friend is a misconfigured system.
Digital Government
The US Military Indeed Spends A Lot on Viagra—Because it Helps Veterans With PTSD
The military spends about $84 million on medications for erectile dysfunction.
Digital Government
LinkedIn Data Can Predict How Likely You Are to Quit, and It’s Being Sued to Keep it Public
LinkedIn has 500 million profiles online, an extraordinary wealth of information about the education and career paths of nearly 7% of all of humanity.
Cybersecurity
Hackers Have Lost Their Favorite Bitcoin Laundering Service After an Arrest in Greece
The arrest of a Russian man named Alexander Vinnik in Greece on Wednesday could disrupt the operations of one of the world’s largest bitcoin exchanges.
Digital Government
Why Trump Replaced Reince Priebus With John Kelly
The new White House chief of staff is the current secretary of Homeland Security and a retired Marine general.
Emerging Tech
Federal Agencies Flirt with Blockchain
Agencies brainstormed at least 200 potential federal use cases.
Emerging Tech
NASA Robot Trains for the Dark Side of the Moon
Learning to see in the darkened environment will take work.
Digital Government
A Fake Cyber Stat Lives On in Congress
Some numbers are too convincing to go away.
Cybersecurity
U.S. Embassies are Vulnerable to Digital Snooping, Watchdogs Find
Embassies’ telecom supply chains often go through China and they aren’t fixing vulnerabilities security officers point out.
Emerging Tech