Cybersecurity
Hackers Label Trump a ‘Shape-Shifting Lizard’ on Billboard, Overthrow North Korean Facebook Knockoff, and Steal NFL Players' Medical Evaluations
Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.
Digital Government
Facebook Built a Chat Bot Called “Crisis Bot” to Monitor Global Crises
The bot will monitor when its Safety Check feature is activated.
Modernization
Will the Constitution Protect Your Next Smartphone?
Phone security will soon hinge on people’s behavior—but that could make it easier for the government to unlock the devices.
Digital Government
Congress Scrutinizes DHS, DOD Silicon Valley Offices
Both departments have until mid-June to provide briefings on their West Coast efforts.
Digital Government
Where is Customer Experience Working in Government? We’ll Show You.
On June 7, we’ll explore some of the best CX use cases in government.
Modernization
The Most Interesting Tech IPO of the Year
Twilio calls itself a “cloud communications platform"
Digital Government
Can the Navy’s Electric Cannon Be Saved?
The Pentagon’s futuristic railgun may be obsolete before it arrives. But not its high-tech bullets.
Cybersecurity
Texas Trump Opponents Have Fun with Insecure Road Sign
Transportation // Texas, United States
Cybersecurity
North Korea's Facebook Knockoff Already Has Been Hacked
Government (Foreign) // Social Media // North Korea
Cybersecurity
NFL Players' Medical Records Stolen from Unencrypted Laptop in Trainer's Car
Entertainment // Healthcare and Public Health // Indiana, United States
Digital Government
Social confusion: Looming records mandates and social media
NARA guidelines offer a starting point, but agencies must make some important determinations themselves.
Digital Government
Sen. Cruz pushes 'last chance' to block IANA transition
Sen. Ted Cruz wants to halt the United States' long-standing plan to transfer oversight of the Internet address system's architecture to a multi-stakeholder group.
Digital Government
EXCLUSIVE: 18F Tech Team Struggles to Cover its Costs, Draft Report Shows
Per its own projections, 18F is not expected to break even until at least fiscal 2018.
Cybersecurity
FTC: Too soon for internet of things laws
The Federal Trade Commission sees risks and opportunity in internet of things applications, but thinks new laws specific to the technology would be premature.
Cybersecurity
The Most Followed Person on Twitter Has Been Hacked
Entertainment // Social Media // United States
Emerging Tech
Video: Inside Silicon Valley's Secret Test Track for Self-Driving Cars
What was once a former military weapons depot is now a guarded space with 20 miles of roads filled with intersections for self-driving cars to log miles.
Digital Government
Navy hits refresh button on IT inventory
The Navy projects the updated Applications and Database Management System can save it millions of dollars.
Cybersecurity