Digital Government
One ID for Military Benefits, Bank Accounts -- and Movies?
NIST funds test of a single, secure login to access government forms and secure consumer sites.
Digital Government
Navy Yard Shooter Adhered to ID Protocol to Access Military Bases
Despite misconduct, gunfire arrests and apparent mental illness, Aaron Alexis passed background checks to receive facility and computer credentials.
Cybersecurity
Health Agency Watchdog Doesn’t Have Time to Vet Obamacare Cyber Designs
'We are still trying to figure out what's the best use of our resources,' IG official says.
Cybersecurity
Hackers Strike Hackers, Expose Fellow Military Staff, Skewer Global Security Firm
Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.
Cybersecurity
Obamacare Data Hub Security Review Blasted
HHS inspector general did not examine risk assessment.
Cybersecurity
7 Reasons Why iPhone Fingerprint Security Might Not Be So Secure
NSA, pockets and wood slicers can all foil Apple’s iTouch biometric ID tool, security pros say.
Digital Government
How Soon Before Obama's Bodyguards Don Google Glass?
The Secret Service, Army and DARPA are considering intelligent eyewear for field assignments.
Digital Government
Contractors Race to Launch Armed Drones From Small Ships
Northrop and Carter Aviation tapped in $9 million effort; no expensive aircraft carrier required.
Cybersecurity
Hackers Share HTC Research, Post Baby Monitor Videos, and Upload Social Services' Files
Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.
Cybersecurity
Industry Backlash Against Surveillance Jeopardizes Cybersecurity
NSA admissions of mass data collection could harm relations with private sector.
Cybersecurity
Those G20 Briefings in Your Inbox May Be Laced With Spyware
Emails to influential world leaders contain UK government documents with tracked changes -- and malware, researchers say.
Cybersecurity
Pentagon Planned to Secure Web Domains Before Syrians Hijacked Marine Corps Site
Pro-regime hacktivists apparently redirected visitors to a letter urging troops not to strike.
Cybersecurity
Hackers Hock Supercomputer Logins, Tap Reality Mom’s Emails, Redraw Israel-Palestine Map
Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.
Cybersecurity
Administration Previews Optional Industry Cyber Standards
The release of a rough copy coincides with a Dallas meeting next week to flesh out the protections with companies.
Cybersecurity
TSP Board, New Contractor Tighten Security for Federal Retirement Plan
The Thrift Savings Plan bounces back from the theft of personal data on thousands of beneficiaries.
Cybersecurity
Twitter Breach Hits Cyber Education Director Who Formerly Ran the Federal E-Gov Office
Karen Evans' hijacked social media account published weight loss ads and privately sent her contacts malicious links.
Cybersecurity
Contractors Are Now Using Encrypted Calls and Texts for Legal Advice
To protect information, intellectual property lawyers are encouraging secure attorney-client correspondence.
Cybersecurity
Hackers Raid Gamers, Target Energy Employees and Defense Contractor Linguists
Just another week in ThreatWatch, our index of noteworthy data breaches.
Emerging Tech
Wireless Robots to Comb Illicit Tucson Tunnels for Drugs
A self-erecting, stair-climbing robot with an arm will scout for drugs along the U.S.-Mexico border.
Cybersecurity
Defense Hires Cyber Chief for Industry Information-sharing Program
Former IBM executive Daniel Prieto is charged with increasing participation in a voluntary exchange of breach reports among Pentagon contractors and government.
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