Oak Ridge still without Internet access due to malware attack
Malware delivered to the lab through a successful spear phishing attack keeps the facility's Internet access shut down as technicians work to identify, isolate and clean up the infection.
Army takes the point for DOD wireless services
The Army Knowledge Online portal is serving as a mechanism to test a new wireless plan.
Michigan State Police defend use of data-extraction tool for cell phones
The ACLU is challenging the use of a forensics device that extracts personal data from 95 percent of cell phones on the market in less than two minutes.
Amazon gets cloud services back online
After a three-day outage, Amazon Web Services has restored service for a majority of its customers.
New app offers PTSD sufferers support
The Veterans Affairs and Defense departments have released a new mobile application designed to help veterans and service members suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.
Army picks Android OS for soldiers' smart phones
Indications are that the Army will use Google's Android operating system to power handheld smart phones that might eventually be distributed in large numbers to soldiers.
How 3 agencies are managing the move to mobile devices
Interior, ATF and GSA try to work out the details regarding infrastructure and application issues of deploying wireless technology.
Microsoft clears way for non-windows adaptation of PowerShell
Microsoft has announced a licensing change that may make it easier for PowerShell to be devised for use on platforms other than Windows.
Researchers debate iPhone tracking, as a jailbreak solution appears
The accuracy of Apple's iPhone location tracking is debatable, and it could depend on phone reception. But if you're worried, a jailbreak app can prevent tracking.
Amazon cloud crash keeps Energy site offline
What can go wrong with cloud computing? A cutting-edge Energy Department collaboration website hosted by Amazon’s Elastic Compute Cloud went dark not for a matter of minutes or hours, but days.
What can China teach the U.S. about IT security?
A recent study shows a "strong correlation" between the amount of interaction companies have with government and their level of IT security. But can an approach that works in Asia work in the United States?
Microsoft's cloud apps catch up with Google on FISMA certification
About a week after its public dispute over Google Apps for Government's FISMA certification, Microsoft announced that its cloud-based suite of applications has passed muster for government use.
Military not prepared for agencywide cloud computing, CIO says
Defense Department CIO Teri Takai cautions against jumping into the cloud without the right organization or strategy.
Next ARM chip will add muscle to smart phones, tablets
The Cortex-A15, which promises to boost smart-phone and tablet PC performance fivefold, is the latest example of why mobile devices could soon overtake PCs.
Is Amazon's cloud crash a cautionary tale for government?
Amazon's extended outage at one of the data centers that hosts cloud services could be of concern for agencies being ordered to move some applications to the cloud.
'Secure' flash drives need to take it to the next level
New key drives are more secure, but still hackable until they get to Level 3.
Panel adds future-proofing, wireless pieces to smart grid plan
NIST's Smart Grid Interoperability Panel sets standards for upgrading smart meters and issues guidelines for using wireless communications in a secure, intelligent electric system.
Windows XP has gone the way of the cassette player
Microsoft assembled a panel of MVPs, product managers and consultants April 18 to prod those still stuck on Windows XP to move to Windows 7.
Federal IT spending to increase 5 percent, analyst says
Market research firm Input estimates annual federal IT budget will rise 5 percent annually despite proposed freeze in discretionary spending.
Oak Ridge lab shuts down e-mail, Internet after cyberattack
Phishing e-mails with a malicious link delivered "very sophisticated" malware intended to steal technical info from the Energy Department lab. Other labs also have been targeted.
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