Cybersecurity
Anonymous Exposes Census Data to Protest Controversial Trade Deals (UPDATED)
The stolen information, which has been posted online, includes employee names, email addresses, phone numbers and positions within the federal government.
Cybersecurity
Don’t Fall for This USAJobs Phishing Scam
The Office of Personnel Management is warning job seekers about email scams purporting to come from the federal government’s jobs site.
Digital Government
Mark Your Calendar: Nextgov Prime Coming Sept. 9
Nextgov Prime: Gov2020: Technology and Government of Tomorrow will take place Sept. 9 at the Renaissance Hotel in Washington, D.C.
Cybersecurity
Colonial America Stands Up to ‘Worldwide Caliphate’ after Random Hack
Intruders penetrated Colonial Williamsburg's website through a software vulnerability.
Cybersecurity
Brit Allegedly Extracted Data from Pentagon Satellite System
The data compromised includes employee contact information and mobile device ID numbers.
Ideas
Former WH Deputy CIO Lands at Fortune 500 Medical Device Firm
Alissa Johnson has served as deputy CIO in the White House’s Executive Office of the President since March 2012.
Digital Government
The Big Fix: Is Washington Ready for IT Reform?
From creating digital fix-it squads to promoting unorthodox methods of buying technology, the five in-depth stories in the ebook explore how the government and Congress are tackling IT reform and the forecast for success.
Digital Government
Attention, Nextgov Readers: We Need Your Help
Take our anonymous survey and let us know what stories and content you like consuming on Nextgov and what types of coverage you want to see more of.
Cybersecurity
Kim Jong-un’s Operating System Now Available in the Free World
The jingle that plays when you boot up the system is a popular Korean folksong, Motherboard reports.
Cybersecurity
The Year of the Breach: 10 Federal Agency Data Breaches in 2014
While private-sector cyberincidents stole the spotlight, the feds proved to be a tempting target for hackers as well.
Cybersecurity
48,000 Federal Employees Potentially Affected by Second Background Check Hack
OPM is alerting more than 48,000 federal employees their personal information may have been exposed following a breach at KeyPoint Government Solutions, which conducts background investigations of federal employees seeking security clearances.
Digital Government
Among Best Federal Agencies to Work, NASA Continues to Soar
This is the third year in a row the agency was named the top place to work among large federal agencies.
Emerging Tech
Information Overload? Not For Most Americans
Almost all say the Internet and cell phones have made it easier for them to learn new things.
Cybersecurity
Blogger Leaks ‘Evidence’ of China’s Propaganda Machine
Email archive reveals the IDs and online activities of paid, pro-government digital commentators.
Cybersecurity
Now Parking Lots Near Retailers Are Getting Hacked
Customer banking data affected during payment system breach at firm known as Standard Parking.
Cybersecurity
Prince George's County School Employees’ Social Security Numbers Emailed Out Erroneously
About 10,000 personnel are affected by the security breach.
Ideas
Why Do So Few Feds Champion User Experience?
A dearth of staff resources, a lack of awareness about UX and nonexistent management buy-in are the top challenges.
Cybersecurity
Anonymous Hacks KKK Accounts as Klan Threatens Ferguson Protesters
Hacktivists allegedly posted personal details of Klansmen online and hijacked their Twitter feeds.
Cybersecurity
Widespread Drupal Bug at the Root of Indiana Government Breach
Nigeria Cyber Army claimed responsibility for vandalizing the state's Department of Education website.
Cybersecurity