Digital Government
Microsoft investigating IE, FTP security vulnerabilities
Microsoft's security team announced late last month that it is investigating two proof-of-concept flaws in Microsoft's Web-related software.
Digital Government
A Facebook scam that almost caught me
Columnist Steve Kelman comes close to falling for a Facebook scam.
Digital Government
Stuxnet attack on Iran nuclear program came about a year ago
Christian Science Monitor
Digital Government
Agencies must complete information security evaluations by Jan. 28
OMB outlines questions feds should answer in the wake of WikiLeaks disclosures.
Cybersecurity
U.S.-Qatar pact aims to strengthen aviation screening
Countries vow cooperation on security efforts, including measures to protect critical infrastructure and computer systems.
Digital Government
Feds receive revised retirement statements
Participants have six months to pay down outstanding balances, OPM says.
People
Pay freeze won't stop all increases
The two year federal employee pay freeze won't affect several kinds of pay increases, the Office of Personnel Management says.
Digital Government
Microsoft Office vulnerable to hackers
Public availability of a successful exploit could lower the bar for attacking Microsoft Office through malicious RTF Word files, allowing remote execution of malware, security experts say.
Digital Government
Out with the old, in with the new
Well, the Federal Career Intern Program is history. Unions who maintained that the program was being overused—and misused, they said—to bypass competitive hiring have gotten their way. At the same time, those unions say they plan to keep a close eye on new internship initiatives outlined by the administration.
People
DOD emphasizes education, requirements in acquisition reform
According to industry insiders, a new approach is essential for reforming DOD acquisition practices.
Digital Government
Coast Guard CFO takes blame for $138M in misspending
The service's Chief Financial Officer takes sole responsibility for $138 million worth of apparent violations of the Anti-Deficiency Act.
Digital Government