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

The Martian landscape, in wacky 3D

The red planet becomes the red and blue planet.

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.

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.

Modernization

Obama’s 50-state Twitter campaign

The social media action is in the swing states.

Cybersecurity

Can mobility escape the security snare?

Federal mobility efforts are advancing fast, but discussions keep coming back to unresolved security issues. ATF's Rick Holgate suggests that agencies are making progress.