Cybersecurity
5 Million ‘Old’ Gmail Accounts Reportedly Leaked to the Masses
Hackers posted user credentials on a Bitcoin online forum, but the logins might be inactive.
Cybersecurity
Is There Any Part of Government That Hasn’t Been Hacked Yet?
A cybersecurity official from the FBI offers a stark answer.
Digital Government
Sorry, Apple: Hong Kong Way Ahead with Mobile Payments
Travel, eat and park – all with the Octopus card.
Cybersecurity
DOD Deputy CIO: 'Cybersecurity should vary by mission'
Richard Hale says everyone playing by one set of rules inhibits innovation, including migration to a cloud and development of a mobile environment.
Modernization
FCC Hints at Expanding Net Neutrality Rules to Cell Phones
Under fire from liberals, the commission chairman hints at broader rules.
Digital Government
Army Eyes 4G Cellular Tech for Combat Communications
Could this be the beginning of the end for JTRS?
Modernization
IRS, CMS on track to meet health law deadlines, officials say
With open enrollment and tax season approaching, senior officials say IT systems will be ready to support insurance shoppers and tax filers.
Modernization
Will Apple Pay Convince You to Leave Your Wallet at Home?
Apple Pay isn't the first service to command your credit cards. Here's how it stacks up against other wallet eradicators.
People
Much to learn they still have
GSA CIO Sonny Hashmi’s "Jedi Council" is assisting the development of new technology at the agency, then explaining how to use it.
Modernization
Navy, HP tout NGEN as a model for IT services
The Navy’s Next Generation Enterprise Network is slated for full operation throughout the service on Oct. 1.
People
IT chiefs shouldn't fear the dark side
IT undergrounds can create problems, but managers should leverage such networks to find and address gaps in their systems.
Acquisition
OPM terminating USIS background-check contract
Firm confirms that key contract will expire Sept. 30.
Cybersecurity
Hackers Attacking Israeli Think Tank Aren’t Interested in State Secrets
Compromised Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs site is passing on odd spyware to visitors.
Digital Government
Privacy Isn't Dead -- Yet
National security programs may not be the biggest threat to Americans' privacy.
Cybersecurity
Report: Agencies Aren’t Properly Vetting All Cyber Contractors
Most departments failed to assess whether IT vendors took security precautions.
Cybersecurity
Hackers Attacking Israeli Think Tank Site Ain’t After State Secrets
Defense Industrial Base // Financial Services // Jerusalem, Israel
Cybersecurity
Chinese Defaced or Disabled 750 Vietnamese websites in one week
Education // Government (Foreign)
Digital Government
How About More VA iPad-Toting Health Service Reps?
Door greeters at Nashville VA hospital used tablets to contact doctors.
Digital Government