Digital Government
US Postal Service Will Now Email You Your Mail
Don't worry -- the mail will not be opened.
Acquisition
CMS needs to close out contracts, watchdog says
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services aren't closing out contracts properly under federal regulations, possibly leaving money on the table with contractors according to the agency's Inspector General.
Digital Government
DHS Wants to Use Data Science to Improve Threat Detection
Harnessing "the power of data sciences" is a key priority of a new DHS plan for securing critical infrastructure.
Modernization
Video: A Japanese Company Has Invented a Smartphone You Can Wash
Kyocera said it created the device, called Digno Rafre, by developing “better sealing” for the phone.
Digital Government
Obama Hints at Policy Shift on Encryption
It could have serious consequences for the way Americans use technology.
Cybersecurity
DHS seeks plug and play surveillance video access
Two Homeland Security divisions are teaming up on a plan to build new interoperability into private sector surveillance systems for easy access by first responders and law enforcement.
Digital Government
A-130 feedback urges more emphasis on commercial cloud in IT policy revisions
The long-awaited revisions to the federal government's key IT policy document don't include enough emphasis on commercial cloud, according to industry commentators.
Modernization
McCaul wants new commission on encryption and law enforcement
Top law enforcement officials have decried unbreakable commercial encryption as a dark space for terrorists and criminals. In the wake of the San Bernardino and Paris attacks, one House leader wants to take a hard look at the technology.
Digital Government
DHS chief plans changes to terror alert system
Secretary Jeh Johnson is planning modifications to the terrorism alert system to make it more responsive to murkier threats and is considering changes to the K-1 visa program.
Cybersecurity
Hackers Blast Anti-Semitic Texts, Decelerate Roadrunner Wireless, and Infiltrate Key Australian Supercomputer Agency
Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.
Cybersecurity
SMSGlobal Hack Facilitated 'Death to the Jews' Text Messages
Telecommunications // United Arab Emirates
Cybersecurity
China Accused of Breaching Strategic Australian Meteorology Computers
Government (Foreign) // Australia
Cybersecurity
Ex-Roadrunner Wireless Engineer Allegedly Hacked His Former Employer – Even After Arrest
Telecommunications // New Mexico, United States
Cybersecurity
Has the Government Paid Off Hackers to Remove Malware from Agency Computers?
Ransomware viruses have become a common nuisance in the United States.
Cybersecurity
Should the Secret Service Hand Over Its Cybersecurity Responsibilities?
It might be time for the Secret Service to transition its focus away from cybercrime, according to a recent House Oversight and Government Reform report.
Emerging Tech
Video: Honey, I Shrunk the Satellites!
These NASA mini-satellites are tiny, but can pack a big punch.
Emerging Tech
The White House is Prepping for the Most Violent Space Weather Imaginable
Here’s the plan for responding to a destructive solar storm.
Cybersecurity
Fighting cyber espionage, legally
Instead of trying to tackle foreign governments or hack-proof their own systems, Americans could use the force of the law to neuter cyber espionage by eliminating much of the incentive to hack.
Acquisition