Modernization

Apple statement makes AntiSec FBI hack look less likely

After the FBI denied that the hacker group AntiSec got yesterday's published Apple UDID data from them, Apple is also saying that they never gave any information up to the bureau.

Cybersecurity

What was the FBI doing with 12 million Apple IDs anyway?

On Tuesday, AntiSec released a list of 1 million out of 12 million Apple UDID's that it said it got from the FBI.

Modernization

Twitter: The 140-character news cycle dominates conventions

The Obama team has built an extensive digital infrastructure.

Modernization

Obama’s 50-state Twitter campaign

The social media action is in the swing states.

Modernization

The White House ‘in the palm of your hand’

Obama administration relaunches its mobile platform, adds app features.

Modernization

DISA strategic plan focuses on enterprise, cybersecurity and efficiencies

The latest document is part of a new, multi-layered planning methodology for DISA.

Modernization

Hackers say FBI tracked 12 million iPhones, iPads

Check if yours is among those the group AntiSec has identified.

Modernization

ICE agent alleging sexual harassment was tough on Internet child porn

Official busted three online pornography operations.

Emerging Tech

Is Facebook yesterday's news in the presidential race?

The real action in digital campaigning may not hinge on public-facing social-media networks.

Modernization

FCC likely to take up incentive auction plan next month

The auctions would allow TV broadcasters a chance to offer bids on how much they would take to give up their spectrum.

Modernization

Amazon expected to reject Google Maps for upcoming tablet

Sources say the next Kindle Fire will have an alternative mapping function.

Modernization

Technology to clear FOIA backlog underused, GAO finds

Releasing documents under Freedom of Information Act requests is part of an agency's mission, but some agencies are not making the most of tools that could help do it faster.

Modernization

GSA awards cloud-based email BPAs

Purchase agreements went to 17 companies, four of which are small businesses.

Modernization

Apple spikes drone-tracking app

A new app-store rejection should remind us that Apple's gatekeeping may not be good for journalism.

Cybersecurity

Advice from a hacker on picking a good password

As mass hacks abound, it's hard to know the best way to handle our Internet security, so we went to a password expert to figure out how best to protect ourselves.

Modernization

Stakeholders continue slog on mobile app privacy

The first proposed code is focused narrowly on providing more transparency in what information developers and sellers of mobile apps are collecting from users and how they are using that data.