Digital Government
German Intelligence Tapped Clinton and Kerry Calls
The German intelligence agency said that it did not intend to capture the calls.
People
Energy Department CIO Brese headed to private sector
Bob Brese’s last day on the job as CIO at the Energy Department will be Sept. 5.
Acquisition
DARPA seeks model to forecast fast-moving virus
DARPA issued a $150,000 challenge to build a model that accurately charts the path of the chikungunya virus through the Americas.
Digital Government
The Joys and Sorrows of Late-Night Email
For a certain class of workers, nighttime isn't time off work. It's time on email.
Cybersecurity
TSA moves toward e-check of IDs
Electronic checks of drivers' licenses and other documents now checked visually by TSA agents against passengers' boarding passes is intended to speed up security lines.
Digital Government
Listening In: The Navy Is Tracking Ocean Sounds Collected by Scientists
A network of Internet-connected undersea microphones is picking up more than whale songs.
Acquisition
Washington Technology announces 2014 Fast 50
For some firms, at least, the federal market is booming.
Cybersecurity
Exclusive: Nuke Regulator Hacked by Suspected Foreign Powers
Credential-stealing emails and social engineering involved in three NRC computer breaches.
Acquisition
DARPA seeks model to forecast fast-moving virus
DARPA issued a $150,000 challenge to build a model that accurately charts the path of the chikungunya virus through the Americas.
Emerging Tech
Still Think Robots Can’t Do Your Job? This Video May Change Your Mind
Humans need not apply.
Emerging Tech
We the People Weighs in on Ferguson
The popular petition site is calling for new technology to curb police abuse.
Digital Government
Here Comes the Pink Camo Food Truck
Ft. Drum’s entry in the “Great Food Truck Race”
Digital Government
Defense IG Slaps Washington Headquarters Services for Poorly Managing Task Order
WHS calls report “jaundiced.”
Digital Government
Air Force Inks $291 Million Deals for Commodity Aircraft Supplies
Contracts cover wide range of gear including handheld computers.
Cybersecurity
Hackers Swindle Yacht Club Members and Tap Supervalu’s Credit Line
Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.
Cybersecurity
The Snowden Effect
Public aversion to domestic spying doesn’t seem to be hurting government’s ability to recruit cyber staff.
People