NSA to developers: Think about switching from C and C++ to a memory safe programming languageFor many developers, that could mean a shift towards C#, Go, Java, Ruby, Rust, and Swift.November 11, 2022 by Liam Tung in Security
Looking for a job in science? National labs are set for a hiring spreeA massive allocation will support new jobs in experimental computing tech, fusion energy, energy grid, and more.November 9, 2022 by Greg Nichols in Government
Department of Justice seized $3 billion in Bitcoin found in underground safe and popcorn tin after Silk Road fraudThe cache of Bitcoin taken from Silk Road a decade ago was worth $3.36bn when the US government seized it in late 2021.November 8, 2022 by Liam Tung in Digital Assets
Artemis launch: NASA sets another date for its Moon mission attemptWill Artemis I actually liftoff this time or face another delay?October 13, 2022 by Liam Tung in Space
Fortinet warns that critical authentication bypass flaw has been exploitedUS federal agencies need to quickly patch this critical Fortinet authentication bypass.October 12, 2022 by Liam Tung in Security
Elon Musk says buying Twitter will help create X, the everything appThe renewed offer is the latest twist in a continued saga involving the outspoken billionaire and the social media platform.October 5, 2022 by Stephanie Condon in Social Media
The White House passes an AI 'Bill of Rights' that attempts to put your concerns at easeThe White House has released the Blueprint for an AI Bill of Rights to set up a framework that can protect people from the negative effects of artificial intelligence.October 4, 2022 by Sabrina Ortiz in AI & Robotics
FCC approves new "5-year rule" for space junkWith so many satellites launching into space lately, "space junk" has become a real threat to future space missions. Now, satellite operators in low-Earth orbit will have to bring down their satellites within five years of completing their missions.September 29, 2022 by Stephanie Condon in Space
What the Securing Open Source Software Act does and what it missesThe US government is recognizing the importance of open-source software. But is it ready for what's needed?September 29, 2022 by Steven Vaughan-Nichols in Security
NASA shields Artemis rocket from hurricane, launch now likely in NovemberNASA staff at Kennedy Space Center evacuate over a fire alarm shortly after removing its moon rocket from the launch pad.September 28, 2022 by Liam Tung in Space
NASA's DART hits Dimorphos in successful first asteroid deflection testEarthlings can sleep easier now that NASA's DART probe can deflect an asteroid with kinetic impact.September 27, 2022 by Liam Tung in Space
NSA and CISA: Here's how hackers are going after critical systems, and what you need to do about itNSA and CISA offer some advice for critical infrastructure operators on how to protect their industrial control systems.September 23, 2022 by Liam Tung in Security