Digital Government
IRS Illegally Gave Taxpayer Data to the FBI in 2010, Republicans Say
Move is evidence of effort to undermine conservative groups, lawmakers say.
Cybersecurity
Why New Macs Are DHS’ Key to Malware That Targets PCs
Agency buys hardware and software ahead of move to St. Elizabeths.
Cybersecurity
If You Think Cybersecurity Is ‘Just an IT Problem,’ Prepare to Get Owned
Security exec describes today’s cyber landscape. It’s not pretty.
Cybersecurity
TSA says incoming PreCheck data might contain errors
Booking agents and airline data systems can sometimes inadvertently short-circuit the transfer of personal data used to link participants to their Known Traveler Numbers.
Emerging Tech
Robots Can Now Officially Imitate Humans
A computer created by Russian developers has potentially passed the Turing Test.
Modernization
Two-Thirds of the World’s Mobiles Are Dumb Phones. Meet the Company Getting Them Online
U2opia mobile has catapulted to 17 million users in 36 countries.
Cybersecurity
Senior White House official talks cyber goals, legislative outlook
In a Q&A with FCW , Ari Schwartz, senior director for cybersecurity at the White House, talks about whether legislation can reinforce and complement White House cyber-policy goals.
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity a top priority in Senate appropriations bill
While DHS takes the lead on civilian-side cybersecurity, Senate appropriators are backing a menu of related initiatives at Commerce and Justice.
Modernization
A Tiny Technical Change in iOS 8 Could Stop Marketers Spying on You
Whenever you walk around a major Western city with your phone’s Wi-Fi turned on, you are broadcasting your location to government agencies, marketing companies and location analytics firms.
Digital Government
Computers Are Getting Better Than Humans Are at Facial Recognition
Technology could chip away at freedom of expression—including our "right to lie."
People
IT near top of human capital woes
Federal chief human capital officers told a GAO forum that agencies could be missing cost savings by not coordinating on HR IT.
Modernization
NTIA spectrum update, VA's wait-time audit, CAMEO task orders and more
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
Digital Government
A brief history of open data
From eight simple principles to today's vast ecosystem, here's what's happening -- and how to take full advantage.
Modernization
Jennifer Kerber joins GSA
Former executive for TechAmerica Foundation and the Government Transformation Group will focus on the Federal Cloud Credential Exchange.
Cybersecurity
Oops: Soccer sponsor tweets England World Cup team’s passport numbers
Entertainment // Social Media // Florida , United States
Modernization
The 'Apple Doesn’t Get the Cloud' Era Is Officially Over
The company didn't fail -- it was just taking its time.
Emerging Tech
Tetris Turns 30
Here are 30 things to know about everyone's favorite Soviet-themed time suck.
Digital Government