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Caitlin Fairchild

Web Producer

Caitlin Fairchild
Caitlin Fairchild joined Government Executive in summer 2011 as an editorial fellow, after graduating from the College of William & Mary, where she spent four years writing for the student newspaper, The Flat Hat. In March 2012, she was hired full time as a web producer. She has completed internships at Washingtonian Magazine and at the public affairs office of Nellis Air Force Base in Las Vegas.
Cybersecurity

Google Is Turning Up the Pressure On Sites To Adopt HTTPS

A simple switch to make browsing safer.

  • By Caitlin Fairchild
Cybersecurity

The SEC Made A Fake Cryptocurrency To Teach People About Scams

Crypto buyer beware!

  • By Caitlin Fairchild
Data

How Much Data Does Apple Have On You? Here's How to Find Out

Prepare to peruse a lot of spreadsheets.

  • By Caitlin Fairchild
Data

U.K. Facial Recognition Software Used By Police Highly Inaccurate, Report Finds

The software returned incorrect matches 98% of the time.

  • By Caitlin Fairchild
Data

Facebook Has Discovered 200 More Apps That Have Misused Data

Here we go again.

  • By Caitlin Fairchild
Data

Google Updates Its Privacy Policy So It's Easier to Understand

The tech giant has a lot of explaining to do when it comes to their privacy language.

  • By Caitlin Fairchild
Emerging Tech

The Future of Meetings Could Include Facial Recognition and AI

Microsoft's new prototype device can track everything you say in a meeting.

  • By Caitlin Fairchild
Cybersecurity

How Firefox is Moving Beyond Passwords

The browser will now support Web Authentication.

  • By Caitlin Fairchild
Cybersecurity

Twitter Testing Out Encrypted Messaging

The new feature could transform direct messaging on the platform.

  • By Caitlin Fairchild
Cybersecurity

Google Introduces New Election Ad Rules

There are a few more hoops to jump through.

  • By Caitlin Fairchild
Emerging Tech

Google Pay Has Come to The Web

Another fuel for your shopping addiction is now on desktop and mobile.

  • By Caitlin Fairchild
Cybersecurity

It's 2018 And The World Still Sucks at Passwords

But perhaps this World Password Day will inspire improvement.

  • By Caitlin Fairchild
The Huawei Mate S smartphone The Huawei Mate S smartphone
Cybersecurity

Pentagon Bans Sale of Chinese-Designed Phones On Military Bases

Military personnel better stick with iPhones or Android devices.

  • By Caitlin Fairchild
Emerging Tech

Singapore Airport To Use Facial Recognition To Track Lost and Late Travelers

Smile, you're on Changi Camera!

  • By Caitlin Fairchild
Fitbit's Alta HR device is displayed in New York. Fitbit's Alta HR device is displayed in New York.
Data

Fitbit Using Google Cloud to Make Your Data Available to Doctors

You won't be able to lie about your exercise habits anymore.

  • By Caitlin Fairchild
The SpaceX Dragon capsule arrives at the International Space Station on Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2017. The SpaceX Dragon capsule arrives at the International Space Station on Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2017.
Emerging Tech

SpaceX Is Charging NASA More Money To Deliver Cargo to the ISS

Launching supplies into space is expensive.

  • By Caitlin Fairchild
Data

Google Maps Unveils Tool to Locate Drug Disposal Sites

The company hopes it will play a part in reducing opioid use.

  • By Caitlin Fairchild
Cybersecurity

Gmail Unveils Security Features To Protect You From Hackers and Spies

Confidential mode could be popular with those concerned with privacy.

  • By Caitlin Fairchild
Emerging Tech

Amazon Can Now Deliver Packages To Your Car

You might want to clean out your trunk before you sign up.

  • By Caitlin Fairchild
Cybersecurity

Tech Support Scams Ramping Up, Microsoft Warns

If you're not careful, you could lose a lot of money.

  • By Caitlin Fairchild