Cybersecurity
Other Agencies Use Same Log-on Procedures as Exploited IRS Site
The IRS hack is raising questions about once tried-and-true identity-protection measures.
Modernization
FCC Wants to Make It Easier to Block Annoying Robocalls
The commission plans to tighten its rules on telemarketing.
Emerging Tech
Unbreakable: A Robot That Can't Be Stopped
New research shows that artificial intelligence can use trial and error to finish a job even when a robot's body is damaged.
Cybersecurity
Data breach costs, open data growth, SpaceX certified and more
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
Digital Government
SpaceX Has Broken the Monopoly on US National Security Launches
The move is another milestone in the development of SpaceX from start up to a legitimate aerospace company.
Digital Government
Inbox Zero vs. Inbox 5,000: A Unified Theory
There are two types of people in the world: those with hundreds of unread messages, and those who can’t relax until their inboxes are cleared out.
Digital Government
The Future of the Patriot Act Depends on the Votes of These 10 Senators
If the USA Freedom Act comes to another vote, these are the senators to watch.
People
When the agency CIO heads to Silicon Valley
Never mind the dress codes. The real divide between East and West is over how to build and for whom.
Cybersecurity
Americans Are, by Far, Hackers’ Favorite Credit-Card Fraud Targets
Nearly half of all the credit card fraud around the world occurs in the U.S., even though America accounts for only about a quarter of the global card volume.
Digital Government
New email records policy takes shape
A presidential directive requires agencies to manage email records in electronic form by the end of 2016, and the National Archives' plan to hit the goal is almost in final form.
Digital Government
Commerce Department Recruits Former Google Exec
Alan Davidson is expected to help lead Commerce’s work on issues related to the digital economy and Internet policy
Cybersecurity
DHS Seeks Input on Public-Private Cyber Sharing Groups
Information Sharing Analysis Organizations are to be formed based on sector, sub-sector or region, and overseen by a standards board.
Acquisition
IT lobby optimistic about defense bill
Some acquisition provisions in the defense authorization measure have pleased the IT Industry Council’s public sector arm.
Cybersecurity
IRS breach highlights weakness of ‘knowledge-based’ security
By answering personal questions, hackers were able to access information for 100,000 taxpayers, revealing how vulnerable the IRS authentication system really is.
Digital Government
Mark Your Calendar: Nextgov Prime Coming Sept. 9
Nextgov Prime: Gov2020: Technology and Government of Tomorrow will take place Sept. 9 at the Renaissance Hotel in Washington, D.C.
Cybersecurity
Asian Telecom Firm Pacnet Was Hacked While the Company Was Being Sold
Telecommunications // Asia and Australia
Cybersecurity
Employee Stole ER Patient Data in Multiple Jersey Hospitals
Healthcare and Public Health // United States
Digital Government
VA Continues Facing Onslaught of Cyberattacks
The Department of Veterans Affairs blocked more than 1 billion cyber threats in April.
Cybersecurity