Nextgov

Pro-Russian Hackers Mug Key Ukrainian Bank

Cyber Berkut allegedly published customer data from PrivatBank, co-owned by the pro-government Dnipropetrovsk region's governor.

Nextgov

Syrian Electronic Army Spreads False Rumors of Israel Nuclear Leak

Pro-Assad hacktivists usurped the Israeli Army’s Twitter feed to post a potentially volatile message.

Management

USPS Will Shed 3,000 Employees by 2015, Through Retirements or Layoffs

Postmasters can receive one-time $10,000 payment.

Management

Happy Birthday, America. Now What About National Preparedness?

How to build a multijurisdictional homeland security framework.

Nextgov

Do You Want To Pay for USPS Shipping With Cash Or Bitcoin?

An agency inspector is polling citizens for an upcoming audit of potential “innovative payment methods” for letters and parcels.

Nextgov

Hackers Log Into DQ, Remember the ‘80s, and Rip Off Poor People

Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.

Defense One

‘You Have to Kill Them’ Says Former U.S. Ambassador to Iraq

America can ‘twiddle our thumbs’ no longer, say former U.S. ambassadors in the region. By Gayle Tzemach Lemmon

Management

Agencies Defend New Contract for Firm That Vetted Snowden and Navy Yard Shooter

USIS wins immigration services work.

Defense

Iraq's Probably Going to Need Help Taking Back Its Country

But Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said no U.S. troops will perform combat missions.

Management

Federal Jobs Picture Changes Little in June

Postal Service adds 1,800 jobs but rest of federal government stays flat.

Pay & Benefits

White House Summit Reignites Talk Of Paid Parental Leave for Feds

President Obama wants the government to be a model for the American workforce, but paid parental leave for civilian employees is no closer to reality.

Defense One

Dempsey Says Iraq Can’t Beat ISIL, Won’t Rule Out More U.S. Troops

Don’t call it ‘mission creep’ in Iraq, Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dempsey says, call it ‘mission match.’ By Stephanie Gaskell

Tech

Commerce, Prisons Bureau at High Risk for Losing Email

The National Archives scores agencies on compliance with records preservation laws.

Oversight

Ethics Chair: House Will Reverse Itself on Disclosure of Free Trips

The panel's decision to delete a disclosure requirement—as lawmakers' travel climbs—sparked quick criticism.

Defense

Meet Hurricane Arthur, Your July Fourth Party Crasher

Forecasters expect the storm to pass over North Carolina's Outer Banks on Friday night.

Defense One

Why the U.N. Is Likely Underestimating the Iraq Death Toll

Before we can prevent deaths in Iraq, we first have to learn to count them correctly. By Patrick Tucker

Management

Vanishing Email Isn’t Just an IRS Problem

EPA, Labor and Veterans Affairs all have had trouble locating records sought by critics.

Management

IRS Employees Were Able to Log Work Hours During Shutdown Furloughs

Watchdog critiques agency for bookkeeping weaknesses.