Massive botnet may have snared some agency systems
Computer security firm NetWitness discovered a botnet that, according to the firm, has compromised 75,000 systems at 2,500 organizations, including 10 federal agencies.
Microsoft to disclose IE 9 details in March
Dean Hachamovitch, general manager of Microsoft's Internet Explorer team, will provide an update on IE 9 at MIX 10, scheduled to take place in mid-March.
GSA, DISA launch commercial satellite solicitation
The General Services Administration has added two new special item numbers for commercial satellite communications services to Federal Supply Schedule 70.
Cyberattack simulation highlights vulnerabilities
A recent simulation exercise showed the legal and technical problems a cyberattack could cause.
Improved GIS tool gives data a fresh look
ESRI, a maker of mapping and data management software, hosted a symposium on data visualization centered around a new product launch.
DOD lifts ban on USB drives
The Defense Department has lifted its 15-month-old ban on USB drives and other portable media, a restriction that had proved to be unpopular as well as potentially unenforceable.
Software configuration controls essential to cybersecurity
Absolute security remains impossible but disciplined configuration controls can thwart majority of attacks, says former Air Force CIO.
Feds look for their avatars in 3-D
The Agriculture Department plans to acquire software that agencies across government can use to build its own virtual world for collaboration and training.
DHS falls behind in issuing HSPD-12 ID cards, IG reports
Poor management and not enough funding have caused the Homeland Security Department to fall behind in its distribution of HSPD-12 identification cards to employees and contractors, according to a new report.
Falcon intros lightweight power conversion
Falcon Electric unveils an ultralight lithium-polymer battery pack suitable for mobile military applications.
Microsoft to release new SQL Server service packs
Microsoft plans to release new service packs for both SQL Server 2008 and SQL Server 2005 in this year's third and fourth quarters, respectively.
Outlook to add Facebook, social networking
Microsoft will add Facebook functionality to Outlook, making even those leery of social networking, like GCN Lab director John Breeden, consider jumping into the pool.
Security agencies release Top 25 programming errors
Developers of the Top 25 list of programming errors include DHS, NSA, MITRE and the SANS Institute, and they hope to have the list included in standard contract language that would help make software developers accountable for the security of their products.
Developers await Windows Phone 7 specs
Microsoft previews Windows Phone 7, its new mobile platform.
Microsoft issues fixes for Outlook 2010 beta bug
Microsoft announced fixes for its Outlook 2010 beta to address an e-mail message bloat problem that stems from the use of numbered and bulleted lists in messages.
Snowfuggedaboudit: Practical experience reveals telework isn't as easy as it sounds
Althogh this winter's record-breaking mid-Atlantic snowfall provided the perfect opportunity for telework to prove itself, some who tried it found that it's easier said than done.
Study gauges interest in cloud computing, green IT
The survey found that one in three government IT professionals expect to implement a social networking initiative in the next 12 months, independent of any stimulus funds their agency may receive.
DOD policy targets weak link in information security
The Defense Department has issued a new policy to protect military information that travels between unclassified networks administered by contractors and the government, reports Federal News Radio.
Microsoft cops to blue-screen error
Microsoft admitted in a security blog that a recent patch could be causing "blue screen of death" for Windows XP users who installed it.
The Numerator: Facebook makes friends with DOD users
Facebook topped the list in a recent Defense Department Web poll asking users which social media sites they used often.
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