Cybersecurity
FBI uses malware to ID North Korea as Sony culprit
The bureau said it found many similarities between the malware used in the Sony hack and other malware previously pinned on North Korea.
Digital Government
Senate moves to open-data format
Government watchdogs called the move "great news for the ecosystem."
Acquisition
FEMA contract, Secret Service tech and more NDAA provisions
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
Modernization
How Even the Remotest Parts of the World Are Getting Mobile Coverage
A new device is using regular radio spectrum to connect to mobile phones in its area.
Modernization
Modernize and innovate with data virtualization
FITARA brings new requirements for agencies' data management -- but also the opportunity for true transformation.
Digital Government
A Computer Can Probably Create as Many Special Snowflakes as Nature
Given enough time, enough storage, and enough information on how a snowflake's path affects its growth, the answer is... maybe.
Cybersecurity
U.S. Officially Blames North Korea for Sony Hack
The reclusive regime is at fault for the unprecedented cyberattack that prompted the canceled release of The Interview, investigators have determined.
People
'CIOs shouldn't have five-year plans'
Funding is set for another year, but federal IT managers say they still need to keep their eye on the budget ball.
People
Marina Martin: Building a new digital service at VA
In an interview with FCW, the Department of Veterans Affairs' chief technology officer talks about overhauling the digital experience for VA customers.
Digital Government
NIEM: The key to improved information sharing
The National Information Exchange Model's usefulness extends far beyond its origins in justice and law enforcement.
Cybersecurity
Most Federal Agencies Wouldn’t Be Able to Bounce Back from a Sony Hack
60 percent of federal agencies lack contingency plans in the event of a cyber emergency.
Digital Government
Inside China’s Elaborate and Absurd Internet Propaganda Machine
Thousands of emails obtained from the Zhanggong propaganda department by a Chinese blogger offer a rare view into the mechanics of manipulating web conversation in China at its most local level.
Modernization
In 5 Years, Smart Fridges Will Outnumber Fitness Trackers
Americans expect to first upgrade their thermostats and security systems, but look more than five years out, and smart fridges will be the big winners.
Cybersecurity
48,000 Federal Employees Potentially Affected by Second Background Check Hack
OPM is alerting more than 48,000 federal employees their personal information may have been exposed following a breach at KeyPoint Government Solutions, which conducts background investigations of federal employees seeking security clearances.
Emerging Tech
Sneaky Impersonator Robots Are Taking Over the Web
A new report finds overall bot traffic dipped, but "bad robots" are on the rise.
Cybersecurity
What did Federal CIOs Learn about Cybersecurity in 2014?
After a tough year, agency CIOs say it’s time for new approaches to rooting out and responding to cyber incidents.
Cybersecurity