PDF vulnerability found in BlackBerry Attachment Service
Research In Motion acknowledged a vulnerability in Blackberry Enterprise Servers that affects its Blackberry Attachment Service in the way PDFs are attached.
DHS backs mini-Internet test bed for cybersecurity
The DETERlab project at USC creates a "mini-internet" for cybersecurity research, and the Homeland Security Department is spending $16 million over the next five years in the project.
Two charged in June hack of 120,000 iPads
Hackers Daniel Spitler and Andrew Auernheimer are being charged with one count of fraud and conspiracy to access a computer without authorization in federal court after allegedly stealing personal information off Apple 3G iPads in June 2010.
What is 4G broadband, and do any wireless carriers really have it?
Verizon says it is fast. AT&T says it is even faster. Mobile broadband is exploding and everyone claims they have the best fourth generation network coming to a legion of data-hungry consumers. Really, though, what is this supposed 4G?
iPhone makes long-anticipated move to Verizon Wireless network
After years of speculation, the iPhone is finally coming to the Verizon network, breaking the lock AT&T has had on the Apple smart phone since 2007.
BlackBerry reveals plans for 4G tablet PC
Research in Motion says a 4G WiMax version of its upcoming Playbook tablet will be coming to wireless carrier Sprint by summer 2011.
Meet AT&T's 4G -- almost the same as the 3G
AT&T's HSPA-plus mobile platform is being rebranded by the carrier as "4G." The company also announced several new Android-based phones coming to the network that will run on both HSPA-plus and Long Term Evolution standards.
Bearing ARMS: Chip wars heat up at CES
The major computer chip-makers are making news at the 2011 International Consumer Electronics show and dominant player Intel has a challenge on its hands as Microsoft announces compatibility for ARM-based systems-on-a-chip.
NASA open-source project gains Apache's top-level status
For the first time, a NASA project -- Object Oriented Data Technology -- has been recognized as a Top-Level Project by the open-source flagship.
CES 2011: What's of interest to government users?
Tablets, phones, televisions and perhaps even Microsoft Windows 8 are coming to CES 2011. Is there anything to expect for your federal agency?
Open-source sore point: No Android for your agency
It is no easy task getting a phone FIPS-certified, even if you have been doing it as long as BlackBerry has. Add an open-source element such as the Android operating system and it becomes a giant headache to use the phone you want.
7 social media resolutions to keep in the new year
Want to make the most of social networking without getting overwhelmed by the volume of data or compromising security? Here are resolutions worth keeping.
WikiLeaks app disappears from Apple App Store
A $1.99 unofficial WikiLeaks application by developer Igor Barinov has been pulled from the App Store. Apple did not give a reason why.
The wait goes on for BlackBerry's tablet PC
Research In Motion said in its third quarter earnings call that it does not expect any revenue from its upcoming tablet computer until its next fiscal quarter.
NASA ahead of the curve in real-time IT security
With the IT Security Data Warehouse, NASA becomes one of the first agencies to report to FISMA's CyberScope in real time.
Google Chrome browser now ready to be managed for enterprise
Hot on the tails of releasing its Chrome OS, Google is adding support for enterprise IT for its Chrome browser.
iPhone users get government search, 'snitch' apps
Two iPhone applications from GSA and DHS provide search functionality of government websites or allow you to report suspicious activity.
Random Hacks of Kindness gets a boost from NASA
Developers across the world came together to help build applications with data provided by NASA to help mitigate disaster risk in the third Random Hacks of Kindness.
NASA sold computers without properly scrubbing them, IG says
An inspector general's audit found that 10 NASA computers had been released to the public that had not been properly sanitized of sensitive information and that the agency has inadequate policies for the disposition of excess IT resources.
DISA has an app for smart-phone security
The Go Mobile application gives users a secure container for accessing DOD networks. Meanwhile, DOD is working to certify a number of mobile platforms.
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