Cybersecurity
Signs of OPM Hack at Another Federal Agency Turn Out to Be Legitimate Files (UPDATED)
The agency detected unauthorized activity on three desktops after the big breach came to light this spring.
Modernization
Feds Urged to Investigate Uber’s Plan to Track Users
Privacy group wants FTC to step in to block changes to Uber’s privacy policy.
Emerging Tech
Robots in Japan Now Have Emotions
Pepper, the “emotional robot,” sold out within a minute of going on sale.
Cybersecurity
OPM Database Storing 4 Billion Employee Health Records Needs Security Upgrades
A “data warehouse” of federal employees’ health and prescription drug claims maintained by the agency’s Office of the Inspector General contains 4 billion records.
People
Hires at USDA and AT&L, and drone delivery arrives
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
People
Grassley unsatisfied with DOD response to ex-comptroller case
Sen. Charles Grassley and the Defense Department have traded letters over the alleged mistreatment of former Defense Information Systems Agency Comptroller Jimaye Sones.
Cybersecurity
Unions play watchdog – and roadblock? – roles in OPM disaster
Federal labor unions are holding OPM accountable and fighting for workers after breaches exposed personal data – but did union bargaining help leave government systems vulnerable in the first place?
Digital Government
Meadows loses Gov Ops gavel
A key House subcommittee with broad oversight of government management will be getting a new chairman.
Emerging Tech
The Government Has Chief Data Officers, But What Do They Do?
What, exactly, is expected of CDOs across the federal landscape?
Cybersecurity
John Oliver Slams Revenge Porn As Federal Legislation Nears
“The Internet is an incredible tool,” the HBO host said said. “But like most tools, it can be used as a weapon.”
Emerging Tech
A Brief Guide to the Fantastic, Wondrous Creatures of Tech Industry Jargon
First came the unicorns. Then came the decacorns. Now people are talking about dragons, centaurs and even ponies.
Acquisition
Federal shared services: Why legislation is necessary
The White House could use a push to pick up the pace on shared services and lock in the benefits for future administrations.
Digital Government
Organs the size of a smartphone screen
“Homo minutus” could revolutionize the way biologists and medical personnel screen new drugs or toxic agents.
People
It's not me, it's you
Handling difficult people at all levels starts with taking a more positive approach to the challenge.
Cybersecurity
Hackers Infiltrate Anti-Surveillance Site, Crack Parts of LastPass and Phish in N.D.
Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.
Ideas
OPM Data Breach: What Needs to Happen Now
Given that OPM handles records for federal employees, including those obtaining security clearances, the damage can potentially go beyond financial crimes.
Cybersecurity
Former NY Hospital Employee Charged with Exposing Data on 12,500 Patients
Healthcare and Public Health // New York, United States
Digital Government
Hiring: The First Librarian of Congress for the Internet Age
Experts say a new librarian should digitize more works, raise more money—and use email.
Cybersecurity