Cybersecurity
Anonymous Darkens UK Sites Over Extraditions, Web Monitoring
Activist groups displeased with Europe's reported Internet monitoring plans and extradition practices claimed to have disabled the websites of Britain's Home Office and Justice Ministry over the weekend.
Emerging Tech
DHS requests bids for second try at virtual fence
The winning contractor could net nearly $500 million, according to market research expert.
Digital Government
DHS eyes military blimp to stop illegal border traffic
Homeland Security officials have expressed interest in deploying the Pentagon's excess aerostats, robotic helium balloons used for surveillance.
Cybersecurity
DHS leaks possible trade secrets on Southwest border project
Officials shut down a password-protected government website and ask vendors to destroy documents that could contain confidential commercial information.
Digital Government
NSA to crack codes with big data
Companies will demo code-making and code-breaking tech -- part of larger effort to make sense of the incongruous digital traffic on the Internet and elsewhere.
Modernization
Commerce to run cybersecurity lab in the cloud
The department is looking for a contractor to wire the facility and share the lab's work through social media.
Digital Government
Pentagon: Fake tech is a recurrent problem
The Energy Department, responsible for the U.S. nuclear stockpile, says threats have been orchestrated by foes with 'world class' abilities.
Modernization
FTC wants new powers over Web profilers
The agency seeks to stop data brokers from quietly compiling personal details on Web users.
Cybersecurity
Hacktivists snatch 100 million records in 2011
Cyber activists pocketed more confidential data than scammers seeking money last year, according to law enforcement reports compiled by Verizon.
Cybersecurity
High cyber staff turnover rate is good for government, DARPA chief says
The Pentagon should replace cyber scientists every three to five years to keep skills fresh.
Cybersecurity