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Phone hacking problems? Defense, intel agencies have an app for that
A download is letting soldiers and secret agents abroad make calls on popular smartphones and skirt eavesdropping adversaries.
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The community organizing geeks who could revolutionize campaign tech
One was Mark Zuckerberg's Harvard roommate. The other went to Jerry Falwell's Liberty University. Together, Joe Green and Jim Gilliam want to democratize the most powerful Internet organizing tools.
Pay & Benefits
The federal worker who most deserves a bonus
Agent involved in the bin Laden raid earns the equivalent of one third of his salary.
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Army eyes Internet replica for crisis drills
Portal will allow military to practice influencing the message.
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How Stuxnet came back to haunt the U.S.
Experts say manufacturers haven't fixed security flaws in devices like industrial controllers in pipelines and the electric grid.
Defense
U.S. has plans in place for attack on Iran, official says
The plan to strike would be used to prevent the country from developing a nuclear weapon.
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Schmidt resigns from White House cyber post
Howard Schmidt, who coordinated the Obama Administration's push for cybersecurity policy and legislation, is stepping down after two-and-a-half years on the job.
Oversight
Homeland Security communicated with local officials about Occupy
Documents reveal the agency tried to coordinate with local police departments.
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Portable dialysis tool sought by military could reduce fatality rate from sepsis
Device could save tens of thousands of lives annually.
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Romney: Government Isn't the Hero
GOP contender draws sharp contrast between himself on size, role and operations of government.
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A Web-based app could help combat pirates and arms traffickers
The Navy is exploring technologies to mitigate maritime threats.
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Happy 150th Birthday, USDA!
The work of its more than 100,000 employees has a tremendous impact on the American economy.
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Exposed to anthrax? In the future, your shirt could provide early warning.
The Pentagon wants clothing and paint that contain bio-warfare detectors.
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LightSquared files for bankruptcy
The company reported debts and assets of more than $1 billion.
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American drones will not save Yemen
An attempted terrorist attack this week has been bookended by U.S. drone strikes in Yemen. Do we know they're effective?
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An ambiguous FBI cyber alert raises more questions than it answers
Warning about malware aimed at U.S. business travelers abroad fails to provide critical information, including where the attacks have occurred.
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