Cybersecurity

FBI spyware continuously trolls suspects' surfing

Other agencies have sought use of the software; officials express uncertainty as to legal limits of the application.

Modernization

Disaster victims expect more than Facebook can deliver, FEMA director says

The emergency management agency has ramped up its mobile presence and is working to get cellphone chargers to disaster zones.

People

House bill would stop most federal hiring

The Federal Hiring Freeze Act is introduced by Rep. Tom Marino (R-Pa.).

People

VA CIO describes cloud, Blue Button and EHR programs

A Veterans Affairs Department official outlined some of the department's major IT programs at an industry event.

Digital Government

CIOs Forecast IT Hiring

Acquisition

DOD's 'Hello, I am a contractor' policy kicks in

Defense Department officials changed the department's regulations to require service contractors to identify themselves as a contractor, whether in person or in a letter.

Digital Government

Apple iPhone becomes lightning rod for public's privacy fears

The discovery of a location-tracking feature that can't be turned off sparked consumer fears and a clumsy response from Apple.

People

AT&T offers telework solutions for federal agencies

AT&T is offering technologies for federal teleworkers.

Digital Government

What was on Osama bin Laden's hard drive?

Investigators are poring over a 'mother lode' of data on hard drives, flash drives and other devices retrieved by Navy Seals during their raid on Osama bin Laden's compound.

People

OPM builds how-to site for hiring managers

A new website will give the federal government one-stop access to recruitment resources such as multimedia learning tools and interactive forums with experts.

Digital Government

Citizen soldiers: Users must defend cyber front line

Computer users need regular training and instruction to raise their awareness of how to identify and counter cyber threats.