Defense Systems
Zero-day attack targets military via veterans’ website
The drive-by attack, dubbed Operation SnowMan by security company FireEye, has infected VFW.org and exploits a flaw in Internet Explorer.
Defense Systems
Hagel makes pick to lead Navy’s Cyber Command
Rear Adm. Jan Tighe, currently deputy director, would replace Vice. Adm. Michael Rogers.
Defense Systems
Special Forces 'Iron Man' suit prototypes arrive in June
Integrated armor system will provide special operators ballistic and fire protection.
Science & Tech
How Did Snowden Steal Millions of Documents? He Had Help
We finally know how Edward Snowden pulled off one of the greatest thefts of classified documents in government history. By Dustin Volz
Science & Tech
Google's Robot Army Will Live in This Military Hangar
NASA is leasing out the enormous, famed Hangar One at California's Moffett Field to house Google's robot ambitions. By Tim Fernholz
Defense Systems
Next up for drones: Transformer-style helicopters
DARPA’s ARES would have modules for cargo transport, medical evacuation and ISR.
Defense Systems
DOD adds three Cray supercomputers to its HPC program
The XC30 supercomputers, along with Sonexion storage systems, will go to the Air Force and Navy.
Defense Systems
Army wants to mine social media in Europe
Analysis of social media and open-source information would help monitor extremist activities.
Defense Systems
U.S. cyber plan seen as good first step, workforce issues remain
A government cybersecurity framework seeks to protect critical infrastructure, but industry groups continued to stress the need for training to keep up with threats.
Policy
Complicated Vote Sends Simple Message from Congress: Don't Mess With Vets
Senators voted overwhelmingly to restore $6 billion in proposed veterans' benefit cuts, but paid with further sequester offsets. By Stacy Kaper
Science & Tech
Secret Military Contractors Will Soon Mine Your Tweets
The military wants to use detailed social media data mining to identify violent extremist influences around the world. By Bob Brewin
Business
Lost Your CAC Card? Prove It, Says the Pentagon
In a new rule, DOD will require troops and employees wanting a replacement ID to provide certified proof that they lost their common access card. By Aliya Sternstein
Business
Here's Why Cutting 20 Percent of Hagel's Staff Is a Bad Idea
The Defense Department’s plan to cut across staff headquarters by 20 percent at least deserves independent analysis. By Robert Ogden
Science & Tech
How Big Data Could Help the U.S. Predict the Next Snowden
DNI James Clapper wants intelligence workers put into a big data cloud the U.S. can surveil, and it just might work. by Patrick Tucker
Defense Systems
Marines test unmanned vehicle for base perimeter defense
MDARS can conduct autonomous, random patrols and detect intruders.
Defense Systems
DOD to require documentation for lost, stolen ID cards
Department will soon make mandatory what has been an optional policy for replacing Common Access Cards.
Science & Tech
Now You Can Track U.S. Drone Killings on an App
A new iPhone app will buzz your pocket each time the United States kills someone with a drone. By Robinson Meyer
Threats
Al-Qaeda Isn't Dying: It's 'Morphing and Franchising'
DNI James Clapper and DIA Director Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn concede that al-Qaeda is not on the "path to defeat." By Sara Sorcher
Threats
U.S. May Have to Wait for Karzai's Successor to Get Troop Deal
James Clapper, director of national intelligence, said he doesn't believe Afghan President Hamid Karzai will sign a troop deal before he leaves office. By Sara Sorcher
Defense Systems