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

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

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.

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.