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NASA, IRS hit in international cyber hijacking
NASA and the Internal Revenue Service were among the victims of a crew of Internet bandits who devised an international scheme to hijack more than 4 million computers to generate at least $14 million in fraudulent advertising revenue, federal prosecutors said Wednesday.
Wednesday morning federal headlines - Nov. 9, 2011
The Morning Federal Newscast is a daily compilation of the stories you hear Federal Drive hosts Tom Temin and Amy Morris discuss throughout the show each day. The Newscast is designed to give FederalNewsRadio.com users more information about the stories you hear on the air.
NASA chooses new chief technologist
Cornell University Professor Mason Peck will help communicate how NASA technologies benefit space missions and the day-to-day lives of Americans, NASA said. Peck replaces Dr. Bobby Braun, who left the agency in September.
Agencies using cloud to de-clutter IT systems
The Homeland Security Department and NASA moving to the cloud to support mission needs and reduce the cost and effort to support back-office systems. Federal Chief Information Officer Steven VanRoekel said he is focusing on four areas of cloud: agencies, procurement, international and cybersecurity.
Continuous monitoring requires strong leadership — and software
Bruce Levinson, with the Center for Regulatory Effectiveness, joined the with Tom Temin and Amy Morris to discuss the center's recent survey on agency FISMA compliance.
Agencies overcoming cloud security fears
CIOs and other federal IT experts say cloud computing security isn't much different than other protecting other technology systems. The chief technology officer for the CIA, Gus Hunt, said the cloud's elasticity makes it harder for hackers to attack.
NASA taking applications for next class of astronauts
Duane Ross, the manager of astronaut candidate selection and training at NASA, joined the Federal Drive with Tom Temin and Amy Morris to discuss the astronaut application process.
Weiler reflects on 33-year NASA career
Ed Weiler has retired as the Associate Administrator for the Science Mission Directorate at NASA Headquarters.
OMB orders governmentwide review of conference spending
Agencies must complete their analysis by Nov. 1 and be prepared to present their findings during the December cabinet meeting with the Vice President. OMB's edict comes after the Justice Department inspector general found excessive spending by the agency. This is not the first time agencies have had trouble controlling conference expenses.
Future NASA rocket most powerful ever built
NASA Administrator Charles Bolden and several members of Congress on Wednesday unveiled the Obama administration's much-delayed general plans for its rocket design, called the Space Launch System.
Tuesday morning federal headlines - Sept. 13
On today's Federal Drive: some agencies have netted extra cash from governmentwide acquisition contracts and furloughed FAA workers won't receive back pay under the latest House FAA funding reauthorization.
Interagency effort tries to protect federal supply chain
The White House, Defense Department, NASA and federal procurement experts have formed a working group to tackle the problem of counterfeit goods in the government's supply chain. The Justice Department has convicted military suppliers of selling phony parts that were used in military equipment used in Fallujah, Iraq. The group will make recommendations to President Barack Obama by the end of the year.
Wednesday morning federal headlines Sept. 7
On today's Federal Drive, Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe has asked Congress for more flexibility in its finances to stave off an impending default and the chief designer of the General Services Administration's Networx telecommunications program announced he'll leave early next year.
What drives innovation at NASA?
This week the space agency will get to unveil some of those innovative ideas at the second annual IT Summit in San Francisco.
Monday morning federal headlines - August 15
On today's Federal Drive: Buyouts at the Air Force and the Government Accountability Office, new screening methods for traumatic brain injuries and a streamlining effort at NASA.
Some feds juggle roles in field, at headquarters
James Michael Duncan, the deputy chief medical officer at the Johnson Space Center, told Federal News Radio, about his rotating role out in the field and inside the Beltway at D.C. headquarters. The interview is part of Federal News Radio's exclusive series, "Talk Back to Washington: Insight for the federal manager on the workforce outside of D.C."
GAO: Acquisition planning must include cost estimates, best practices
The top four civilian agencies can do a better job in the planning stages for service contracts, according to a new Government Accountability Office.
NASA makes final award under I3P program
The space agency hired The Portal Group Consulting under the web enterprise services and technology contract. It could be worth $82 million over five years.
Tuesday morning federal headlines - August 2
On today's Federal Drive, more updates on how the debt-limit deal will affect agency budgets. Plus, NASA's green mission to Jupiter and why the National Security Administration is looking for new hires at a hacker convention.
How NASA helped the trapped Chilean miners
Dr. James Michael Duncan, NASA deputy chief medical officer, led the NASA team that provided medical, engineering and survival expertise to save 33 Chilean miners trapped 2,000 feet underground for 69 days.
