Emerging Tech
L.A. Joins the Growing Battle Over Location Data
Los Angeles is taking the Weather Channel to court over its treatment of app users’ location data. Expect that to be one of many such lawsuits in 2019.
Emerging Tech
The Quiet Ways Automation Is Remaking Service Work
Workers may not be replaced by robots anytime soon, but they’ll likely face shorter hours, lower pay, and stolen time.
Cybersecurity
Yubico Creates Physical Security Key for iPhones
Android devices no longer get to have all the fun.
Cybersecurity
The Pentagon Has More than 250 Cyber Gaps in Its Networks, Watchdog Says
The Defense Department has a lot of work to do to remedy some years-old cyber issues.
Emerging Tech
Air Force to Host First Small Business Pitch Day, With $40 Million Up For Grabs
The best pitches will leave with a signed contract in hand.
People
NITAAC expects post-shutdown push
The manager of the National Institute of Health's governmentwide acquisition contracting vehicles says federal customers will have to rush to meet fiscal 2019 purchasing deadlines after the shutdown.
Cybersecurity
Dot-gov site security erodes during shutdown
An internet security company identified expired security certificates on .gov websites.
Digital Government
Low-Income Renters Face Eviction, Thanks to the Government Shutdown
Contracts for federal housing assistance are expiring, and thousands of low-income seniors and disabled renters could face eviction.
People
Shutdown's far-reaching effects could extend skyward
The shutdown is taking a toll on essential federal programs, including air traffic control and safety.
Digital Government
Moonlighting Feds Could Be Risking Their Jobs
Furloughed federal employees turning to other jobs need to be aware of federal ethics guidelines and agency rules a second job could violate.
Modernization
Army ready to embrace AI
An Army acquisition head says IT strategy around software and cloud are being refined, and artificial intelligence in weapons systems has become a priority.
Digital Government
FBI Agents Say the Shutdown Is a Threat to National Security
Nearly 5,000 FBI special agents, intelligence analysts, attorneys, and professional staff have been furloughed.
Cybersecurity
Report: Iran Is Likely Setting Stage for International Phishing Campaign
Hackers have been methodically gaining access to domain name services that allow malware-laden emails to look like they come from legitimate organizations.
Cybersecurity
Why Computer Passwords Are Still a Problem in 2019
Here’s what you can do to make them better.
Digital Government
FCW Insider: Jan. 11
The latest news, quick hits and other updates from FCW's reporters and editors.
Cybersecurity
Hundreds of IT Flaws Leave the Pentagon's Finances at Risk
An internal watchdog found 800 new vulnerabilities across the Defense Department’s IT infrastructure.
People
FBI group says shutdown imperils national security
FBI agents are working without pay during the government shutdown, and their advocates say that the resulting financial instability is a national security risk.
Cybersecurity
Senators Call For FCC Investigation of Phone Companies Selling Location Data
Your telecom company knows where you are—and it may be selling that information.
Artificial Intelligence