Cybersecurity
Hackers Spy on US Steel from China, Steal from Facebook Server, and Fiddle with Global Financial System
Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.
Artificial Intelligence
Elon Musk’s AI Group Has Set Up a 'Gym' to Train Bots
OpenAI Gym is meant to be used as a benchmarking tool for artificial intelligence programs.
Cybersecurity
U.S. Steel Blames Chinese Military Hackers for Stealing Trade Secrets
Manufacturing // Pennsylvania, United States
Cybersecurity
Bangladesh Bank Robbers Compromised Global Financial System to Hide Their Tracks
Financial Services // Bangladesh
Digital Government
You Can't Escape Data Surveillance In America
The Fair Credit Reporting Act was intended to protect privacy, but its provisions have not kept pace with the radical changes wrought by the information age.
Emerging Tech
State Dept. Wants To Map All Wireless Devices Within a 10-Foot Zone
The system could detect Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and cellular devices operating in embassies, consulates and other State buildings.
Modernization
Video: These Tiny Samsung Computers Might One Day Fill Your Home
A vision for the Internet of Homes.
Ideas
How the Digital Transformation Will Upend the Pentagon
DOD is one of the most complex and widespread organizations in the world, but in today’s battlespace, embracing digitization helps pull together all aspects of defense.
Emerging Tech
Siemens Is Building a Swarm of Robot Spiders to 3-D Print Objects Together
Current technology won’t allow us to make anything larger than the printing machines themselves. That could soon change.
Digital Government
The Supreme Court Expands FBI Hacking Powers
The justices signed off Thursday on a new procedural rule for warrants targeting computers.
Digital Government
Introducing the New FITARA Channel
The new addition will cover the ins and outs of Federal Information Technology Acquisition Reform Act policymaking.
Digital Government
Pentagon CIO in Hot Seat Over Windows 10 'Endorsement'
Halvorsen’s remarks in support of the Microsoft operating system are “unprecedented,” according to one trade group.
Cybersecurity
Supreme Court OKs expanded hacking power for FBI
Congress has until Dec. 1 to alter an administrative procedure change that would allow U.S. judges to issue warrants for the FBI to hack into computers outside U.S. jurisdiction.
Modernization
Three wishes for FedRAMP Accelerated
The recently announced changes to one of the government’s most important security programs are a good start, but additional fixes are needed.
People
Senate VA bill looks to change agency culture, accelerate termination for cause
A new bill would make it easier for the VA secretary to fire executives and rank-and-file employees.
Digital Government
USDS-built web app seeks to help with student loans
As part of a new initiative to modernize student loan repayment, the U.S. Digital Service designed a web app that breaks down options for borrowers.
Cybersecurity
What’s Your ‘Insider Threat Score?’ It Could Determine If You Keep Your Clearance
The idea is to regularly vet individuals with access to classified information on their likelihood to go rogue, officials say.
Cybersecurity