Modernization

Need to Know Memo: Finding Savings in the Cloud

New Need to Know Memo explores the implications of cloud computing, data center consolidation, virtualization, remote access and infrastructure diversification.

Cybersecurity

Hamas Interrupts Israeli TV with Urgent Message

A Channel 10 satellite broadcast was briefly hacked by the Palestinian Islamist group.

Cybersecurity

Chinese Citizen Allegedly Nicked Data on Boeing Military Cargo Plane

The owner of an aviation technology company also apparently plotted to burglarize other U.S. defense contractor networks.

Cybersecurity

Chinese-Made Inventory Scanners Allow Hackers to Track Shipments

Malware traced to China was found on tools at seven shipping and logistics firms.

Cybersecurity

Pro-Russian Hackers Mug Key Ukrainian Bank

Cyber Berkut allegedly published customer data from PrivatBank, co-owned by the pro-government Dnipropetrovsk region's governor.

Cybersecurity

Syrian Electronic Army Spreads False Rumors of Israel Nuclear Leak

Pro-Assad hacktivists usurped the Israeli Army’s Twitter feed to post a potentially volatile message.

Cybersecurity

Snoops Allegedly Accessed Astros Inside Trade Data

The Houston baseball team claims hackers compromised servers and posted online months of internal trade talks.

Digital Government

New Website Helps Vets Find Jobs, Employers Search Resumes

Employment center includes a “military skills translator” to help veterans create more effective resumes.

Cybersecurity

Hackers Usurp Dad’s Xbox, Drone Strike Triathelete and Loot Call Center

Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.

Cybersecurity

Hackers Mine DVRs for Bitcoin, Raid Liquor Stores and Target Web TV Watchers

Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.

Cybersecurity

Hackers Seduce Psychiatrist, Rip Off Cali Drivers and Taint Porn Site

Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.

Cybersecurity

Hackers Hammer Hackers, Infect Patient Records and Nick Apple IDs

Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.

Cybersecurity

Hackers Channel Biebs, Avenge Russian Occupation and Target Turkish Officials

Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.

Cybersecurity

Hackers Shark Poker Player, Spam Bank IDs and Target Gay Center Clients

Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.

Digital Government

The Federal Managers' Guide to Tech Trends in 2014

New tools and mandates are fueling unprecedented innovation in government, but they’re also creating new challenges.