Cybersecurity
Hackers Redeem Airline Miles, Probe Syrian Regime’s Porn, and Bet the Horses
Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.
Digital Government
A $25 Million Test Center for DoD-VA’s Vanished Health Record Office
An apparent contracting frenzy occurred as the Interagency Program Office vanished.
Emerging Tech
How an App Could Save the Endangered North Atlantic Right Whale
NOAA wants to make it easy for ships to avoid striking the mammals.
Ideas
Thanksgiving Turkey With All the Digital Stuffing
Federal apps, websites and social media channels will work through the holiday.
Digital Government
Until More Feds Telework More Frequently, Agencies Won't Save Much Money
There's no single method for tracking return on investment, making it difficult to measure success.
Cybersecurity
NSA Used Retro Tactics to Spy on Yahoo, Google
Intercepting fiber optic cables echos telegraph hacks.
Modernization
Bidding Process Begins for Cancer-Curing Computer Clouds
National Cancer Institute pilot project will let researchers remotely analyze genomic data.
Digital Government
Cold Atoms for Navigation and Other Tech Recommendations for Defense
Board's advice aims to ensure Pentagon superiority lasts through 2030.
Digital Government
The Deadline for Fixing Obamacare Is Saturday—Here's What to Watch For
Don't expect a clear victory nor a total disaster for the White House. The reality will be much muddier.
People
NFFE's Dougan on shutdowns, IT hiring
The National Federation of Federal Employees president is predicting another shutdown come January.
Digital Government
Canadian Health System Inadvertantly Exposes 40,000 Medical Marijuana Users
'I’m outright panicked,' says an MS patient concerned she'll be a target for weed-seeking thieves.
Emerging Tech
Drink Up: DHS-funded Liquid Scanner Could Lift Airport Ban on Larger Bottles
The cooler-like box uses magnetic resonance imaging in conjunction with X-rays to quickly detect explosive substances.
Acquisition
5 factors to consider when selecting an open-source vendor
Open source solutions are at a key inflection point. That means huge opportunities for agencies, but also some important concerns.
Digital Government
Cyber Monday Meets Obamacare and Other HealthCare.gov News
Follow key reporting on the Obama administration’s signature policy initiative.
Emerging Tech
As Bitcoin Booms, So Does Bitcoin Bank Robbery
The virtual currency's steep rise tempts larcenous hackers.
Digital Government
VA Taps Twitter Researcher for Digital Media Geek Dream Team
Mark Trammell helped build software for Obama’s reelection campaign.
Emerging Tech
Bhutanese Government Greens Its Capital Fleet
Thimpu is replacing official vehicles with electric Nissan Leafs.
Modernization
Cash Is Dead. Are Credit Cards Next?
Tech start-ups across the country offer new ways for payment, which could make carrying credit cards a thing of the past.
Digital Government