U.S. Marshals, Microsoft take down massive spam network
In conjunction with federal law enforcement agencies, Microsoft's Digital Crimes Unit (DCU) has helped pulled the plug on the Rustock spybot network.
Where Web access is limited, wireless cloud comes into play
A new system being developed by IBM in India will allow millions of job seekers without traditional Web access to look for work via their cell phones.
Spectrum: The looming question for wireless innovation
The FCC and wireless trade association are big on innovation but the biggest obstacle is the availability of wireless spectrum.
How Stuxnet changes the security game
Organizations need to rethink baseline controls, worry about the integrity of sensors and even question their assumptions about computers not connected to the Internet.
Can 'Xeroxing' be trademarked if there's no other word for it?
Xerox has launched many a campaign to try to people away from using its name generically to mean photocopying. But people will call things what they want, as an Ohio court case shows.
Telework in an emergency
Most federal agencies have formally incorporated telework programs and technologies into their continuity-of-operations plans, according to a recent report from the Office of Personnel Management.
NextGen air traffic control plan moves ahead despite uncertain funding forecast
Funding is a concern for the Federal Aviation Administration’s NextGen system, but the program enjoys momentum for now.
Wireless gear securely connects teleworkers to the office
Cisco's new secure wireless local-area network access point is designed to provide teleworkers secure, hassle-free network connections from home offices.
New border strategy to incorporate SBInet-like capabilities
The Homeland Security Department canceled the SBInet border surveillance system two months ago, but SBInet-like technology will live on in the new system proposed for some parts of the border, a GAO official says.
E-government at work in Wayne County, Mich.
Faced with dwindling resources, Wayne County, Michigan officials had to take innovative steps in order to deliver quality, cost-effective taxpayer services.
5 steps to going from 'Flintstones to Jetsons'
With the county flat broke and the local automobile industry reeling from the economic downturn, Wayne County, Mich., got creative in leaving the IT Stone Age behind.
Smart phones finding their way onto hacker hit lists
As the world becomes more mobile, will attackers abandon the tethered desktop in favor of handheld devices as the target of choice for malware?
Don't count on recycling to maintain IPv4 address pool
Recovering and reallocating unused IPv4 addresses will not significantly extend the life of the address pool or delay the need to transition to IPv6, says the Internet numbers registry.
FBI at last ready to go live with Sentinel case management system
Aided by an Agile software development process that helped speed things up, the FBI is ready to go live with its often-troubled system.
Hackers gain access to RSA's SecurID security tokens
RSA announced late Thursday that it was the victim of an "extremely sophisticated" ongoing attack that has harvested data about the company's popular SecurID two-factor authentication product.
Outdated policies block DOD from using some new technologies, panel says
The Defense Department would like to use mobile technologies and other technology innovations more freely, but outdated policies hold it back, panelists say.
The way we were: Cloud's roots in the '60s
The history of time sharing, starting with General Electric's 1960s GE 225 computer, provides lessons for today's evolving cloud computing marketplace.
Though it's optional to download, IE 9 appears to be a hit
Microsoft pointed to install resources following the release of IE 9, which was downloaded 2.35 million times in the first 24 hours.
HHS sets data free, public reaps the benefits
The Health and Human Services Department has been pushing out its data in recent months and the results have sparked innovation and helped consumers, Chief Technology Officer Todd Park said at a new media conference.
An essential tool for teleworkers
TuneUp Utilities 2011 explains exactly what actions it recommends and how to configure your system to optimal performance.
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