Cybersecurity
DHS: 'Nefarious actors' moving to exploit Heartbleed
An advisory memo details shared code and other signs of intent to penetrate vulnerable systems.
Cybersecurity
Heartbleed hurts British mums and Canadian taxpayers
Financial Services // Social Media // Canada and UK
Cybersecurity
Ukrainian hackers extradited to Nebraska after stealing from local bank, DOJ says
Financial Services // Nebraska, United States
Digital Government
Are Fed Promotions Merit-Based? Managers, Staff Disagree
Performance awards and innovation also elicit differing views, report finds.
Cybersecurity
Federal Websites Avoid Heartbleed Risks, DHS Says
But Akamai systems powering the Obamacare website contained the data-leaking vulnerability.
Cybersecurity
NSA Reportedly Exploited Heartbleed Bug for Spying Purposes
Because the agency hasn't already reportedly done enough.
Digital Government
This Coder Is Running for Congress
Dave Cole, whose platform is on GitHub, believes the code-management service will give voters a voice.
Digital Government
Taxes and software, take two
Steve Kelman gets another reminder that private-sector software can fall short, too.
People
Navy expects big savings from consolidated tasking system
Officials say TRACKER will trim the Navy's IT footprint and replace legacy, siloed systems.
People
DOD expands use of IT Dashboard
Officials are posting more information on the site to comply with OMB's governmentwide IT reporting requirements.
Digital Government
Heartbleed Update: Sites That Tell You Which Passwords You Should Bother to Change
Your two-point to-do list for the weekend.
Modernization
GSA's Hashmi goes to GitHub to talk IT trends and strategies
In an April 11 GitChat, GSA's acting CIO stresses agile development, open source and modular contracts as priorities for his agency.
Cybersecurity
Hackers Usurp Dad’s Xbox, Drone Strike Triathelete and Loot Call Center
Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.
Cybersecurity
Justice, FTC offer new encouragement for information sharing
A joint policy statement assures companies they can share cyberthreat information without violating antitrust laws.
Emerging Tech
NASA Tries to Cash In on Russia Tensions
The space agency isn't letting the Crimean crisis go to waste.
Acquisition
Why past performance must be part of acquisition reform
Past performance is one of the most important factors in contractor selection, and the government should do more to ensure that such information is accurate and objective.
Cybersecurity
DHS: Heartbleed not a threat to federal websites
Cybersecurity leader Larry Zelvin claims "core citizen-facing websites are not exposed to risks" from the security flaw.
People
And who will replace Burwell?
OMB director gets the nod to replace Sebelius, who is resigning from HHS
Digital Government
Senate Passes Bill Demanding Uniform Coding for Agencies' Spending Data
House lawmakers vow to get the DATA Act to the president's desk.
Emerging Tech