A recent survey highlights many of the problems facing the government tech sector, showing that 71% of the technology employees in the Northern Virginia, Southern Maryland, and Washington, D.C. areas …
Shutdown Forces Feds Off the Conference Circuit
One potentially unexpected consequence of the ongoing shutdown is that scientists and tech leaders employed by the government are not able to attend conferences around the country, potentially …
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FCC Approves Google’s Futuristic Motion Sensor Tech
Google’s Advanced Technology and Projects Team began developing a radar-based motion detection technology in 2015 and the resulting technology in its current stage of development has been approved by …
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China’s Electromagnetic Railgun Spotted During Sea Trials
"China's futuristic electromagnetic railgun may already be the most powerful cannon to ever roam the high seas — ahead of schedule. In June, a U.S. intelligence assessment estimated that the Chinese …
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Your High-Tech Car Is a Magnet for Hacking
"Hopping into an Uber or a Car2Go is a great way to get around. Unfortunately, hackers agree, exploiting weaknesses in apps to go on ‘phantom rides’ with someone else’s profile. From such trips—like a …
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Chinese hackers ‘steal missile plans’ from US Navy contractors
"Classified military information including missile plans have been stolen from contractors working for the US Navy by hackers linked to China, according to reports. Contractors working for the US Navy …
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The Growing Gulf Between Silicon Valley and Washington: A National Security Issue
The gap between Silicon Valley’s tech giants and Washington, especially the Defense Department and the Intelligence Community, is a national security issue, according to a recent opinion piece in The …
Operation Sharpshooter Takes Aim at Global Critical Assets
"Operation Sharpshooter uses a new implant to target mainly English-speaking nuclear, defense, energy and financial companies. Researchers have detected a widespread reconnaissance campaign using a …
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Factories in the U.S. Are Posting Job Openings Like Never Before
In spite of the ongoing trade war between China and the U.S., a broader uptick in manufacturing jobs and goods in aggregate has resulted in growth across some sectors not seen for nearly two decades. …
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Cryptomining software could be used to steal corporate secrets
"Even though cryptocurrency prices have fallen, cybercriminals could still take advantage of mining software, and not for the reasons you think. Instead of creating alternative currencies, …
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