Cybersecurity
Chinese hacker group targets tech supply chain, report says
New evidence of a Chinese hacking group's links to Beijing could give U.S. investigators new ammunition to crack down on economic espionage and threats to the technology supply chain.
Emerging Tech
The Online Gig Economy’s ‘Race to the Bottom’
When the whole world is fighting for the same jobs, what happens to workers?
Emerging Tech
Russia, U.S. Are In a Military Exoskeleton Race
A look at the Iron Man-like dreams and power-starved realities of dueling technology programs.
Cybersecurity
Five Eyes Intel Alliance Urges Big Tech to Help Break Encrypted Messages
The U.S. and four major allies warn new legislation might be necessary to ensure law enforcement can access communications.
Cybersecurity
FBI Fights Viral Influence Campaigns With Informational Videos
The videos offer security tips that could benefit all internet users.
Emerging Tech
NASA Is Waiting for the Opportunity Rover to Phone Home
Scientists and researchers are standing by.
Emerging Tech
SEC Wants to Keep Tabs on Social Media Posts That Could Move Markets
The commission is looking for an off-the-shelf tool to flag important social media posts on public sites across the web.
Digital Government
How to Manage Someone Who Has More Experience Than You
Don't try to overcompensate.
Modernization
DISA cancels cloud migration RFI
The Defense Information Systems Agency withdrew a request for information on rapid cloud migration after just two days.
Acquisition
OASIS small business solicitation coming
With agencies looking to OASIS as a trusted source, small businesses are clamoring to get onto it, according to GSA officials.
Artificial Intelligence
Google and Harvard Made AI to Predict Earthquake Aftershocks
They used a database of more than 131,000 earthquakes.
Digital Government
First-ever online census lags on tech issues
Plans for a first-ever online census are lagging on IT readiness, a government watchdog says, and there's still work to do securing systems and data.
Ideas
Understanding and Attracting the Next-Generation Navy Sailor
If the Navy ensures sailors are challenged and excited by the technologies they’re using, these individuals might opt to stay in the service longer.
Digital Government
What WhatsApp Users Need to Know about Google Drive Backups
There are some risks.
Digital Government
Census Bureau Must Fix 3,100 Cyber Vulnerabilities Before 2020 Count
The first digital census has suffered from delays and ballooning IT costs, an auditor’s report states.
Emerging Tech
DHS Gives ‘Power Suit’ a Whole New Meaning
The agency wants first responders’ clothing to be able to generate and store electricity.
Modernization
Select Agencies Are Working on Technology Business Management Playbook
Whether it will get a public release is less clear.
Modernization