Cybersecurity
A BitCoin heist and the upside of government regulation
Last night's Bitcoin heist of $250,000 (or so) worth of the virtual currency shows that this world isn't quite ready for an online alternative to dollar bills.
Modernization
DNC’s Twitter victory wasn’t won on a level playing field
Dems are much more likely to use social media for politics, study shows.
Cybersecurity
Clinton, Chinese officials eye cooperation to strengthen cybersecurity, prevent IP theft
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi expressed interest in working together on problems that have complicated the relationship between the two plugged-in countries.
Modernization
Apple statement makes AntiSec FBI hack look less likely
After the FBI denied that the hacker group AntiSec got yesterday's published Apple UDID data from them, Apple is also saying that they never gave any information up to the bureau.
Cybersecurity
Stop computer prodigies before they hack
Cybersecurity competitions can be fertile ground for potential attackers.
Cybersecurity
Obama vs. Romney on cybersecurity
The Republicans and Democrats each target cybersecurity in their platforms, but much of what they're offering sounds very familiar.
People
Keeping work and life balanced in a BYOD world
In an age when employees are expected to always be available, maintaining a work/life boundary is tough -- but managers can make it happen.
People
The greatest immigrant generation
Steve Kelman honors his grandparents' generation while memorializing his mother.
Cybersecurity
What was the FBI doing with 12 million Apple IDs anyway?
On Tuesday, AntiSec released a list of 1 million out of 12 million Apple UDID's that it said it got from the FBI.
People
Analysis: Some long-term contracts put government at a disadvantage
Officials often dramatically extend or modify short-term, fixed-price contracts, risking cost overruns, delivery delays and diminished product quality even for simple products and services, scholars conclude.
Emerging Tech
Tweets peaked Tuesday as Michelle recounted Obama's concern
Michelle Obama drove the conversation surrounding the Democratic convention on Tuesday night, according to tweets-per-minute data supplied by Twitter.
Cybersecurity
Security start-ups draw attention amid hacker attacks
The venture capital industry bites.
Emerging Tech
President Obama's Reddit AMA: The numbers are in, and they're huge
The stats behind the "the only link in recorded history to have surpassed the front page"
Digital Government
GSA names Dorothy Robyn to head buildings service
New division leader comes from Defense Department, where she oversaw base closure activities.
Emerging Tech
'Internet freedom' touted by both parties
They oppose proposals that would give the United Nations a greater role in running the Internet.
Modernization
Twitter: The 140-character news cycle dominates conventions
The Obama team has built an extensive digital infrastructure.
Digital Government
Pentagon eyes search and rescue chopper for downed drones
Bell 412 and Bell 407 aircraft have previously done the job.
Cybersecurity