U.S. Government News

Exploitation of Adobe Flash Vulnerability Cyber Alert

Thu, 29 May 2008 14:34:43 PST

A vulnerability that affects Adobe Flash Player is being actively exploited to install malicious software.

NIST Tool Helps Internet Master Top-level Domains

Mon, 19 May 2008 07:11:07 PST

At the request of a worldwide Internet organization, a computer scientist at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) developed an algorithm that may guide applicants in proposing new "top-level domains"-the last part of an Internet address, such as .com, that people type in navigating the Web.

Ten-Digit Telephone Numbering For Internet-Based Telecommunications Relay Services: FCC hold Workshop

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 11:42:55 PST

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced that it will hold a stakeholder workshop on solutions for implementing a ten-digit numbering plan for the Internet-based forms of telecommunications relay service (TRS), including Video Relay Service (VRS) and IP Relay.

Online Extortion: The FBI Reports

Tue, 26 Feb 2008 07:53:43 PST

A new scam cropping up in e-mail boxes across the country is preying not on recipients’ greed or good intentions, but on their fears. The scam e-mail, which first appeared in December, threatens to kill recipients if they do not pay thousands of dollars to the sender, who purports to be a hired assassin.

Internet Pagejacking: FTC Asks Court to Hold Internet Pagejacking Defendants in Contempt

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 10:32:47 PST

The Federal Trade Commission has asked a U.S. district court to hold three Internet pagejackers in contempt and order them to give up their ill-gotten gains for violating a previous order barring their unfair and deceptive practices

Broadband in America, 2007: NTIA Releases New Report

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 09:51:39 PST

WASHINGTON-- The U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) today released the report, "Networked Nation: Broadband in America, 2007," that highlights the dramatic growth of broadband in the United States. The report shows that the Administration’s technology, regulatory and fiscal policies have stimulated innovation and competition, and encouraged investment in the U.S. broadband market contributing to significantly increased accessibility of broadband services.

Surf the Internet and Discover Your Benefit

Thu, 24 Jan 2008 17:44:01 PST

DeCA has retooled its Internet site to include fresh new graphics that change with each season and a new section that promotes health and wellness. The single biggest addition is its Ask the DeCA Dietitian , a nutrition forum hosted by Army Reserve Maj. Karen Fauber , a registered dietitian. Customers can exchange questions, comments and experiences on nutrition topics with the DeCA dietitian and other users.

DTS Computer Security Awareness Fair Presentations Now Online

Fri, 09 Nov 2007 06:15:34 PST

New Energy Star Computers Could Save $1.8 Billion Over 5 Years

Wed, 07 Nov 2007 07:09:02 PST

More than 500 computer products are now meeting new Energy Star standards that took effect in July, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Thanks to the efforts of more than 35 manufacturers, a wide range of computer products now include internal power supplies that are at least 80% efficient, that is, less than 20% of the power fed into them is lost as heat.

Internet Hijacker, Mousetrapper Settles FTC Charges

Tue, 16 Oct 2007 16:43:01 PST

An operator who used more than 5,500 copycat Web addresses to divert surfers from their intended Internet destinations to one of his sites, and held them captive while he pelted their screens with a barrage of adult-oriented ads, has agreed to settle FTC charges that he was in contempt of a court order requiring him to halt the practices. Under the new FTC order, the defendant must give up $164,000 in ill-gotten gains, conform to enhanced compliance and monitoring requirements, and transmit a copy of the new order to his probation officer.

The Truth About Cell Phones And The Do Not Call Registry

Fri, 12 Oct 2007 07:13:40 PST

The Federal Trade Commission today reiterated that despite the claims made in e-mails circulating on the Internet, consumers should not be concerned that their cell phone numbers will be released to telemarketers in the near future, and that it is not necessary to register cell phone numbers on the National Do Not Call (DNC) Registry to be protected from most telemarketing calls to cell phones.

How to Protect Your Web Server from Attacks

Thu, 11 Oct 2007 11:36:24 PST

T he National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has released a new publication that provides detailed tips on how to make web servers more resistant to potential attacks. Called “Guidelines on Securing Public Web Servers,” the publication covers some of the latest threats to web security, while reflecting general changes in web technology that have taken place since the first version of the guide was published 5 years ago.

California Issues Internet Alert on Internet Escrow Services

Wed, 10 Oct 2007 12:45:38 PST

The Department of Corporations has been notified that best-auto-web.com is offering escrow services over the internet and is falsely advertising at its website that it holds California Department of Corporations license 9631867.

List of Federal Agency Internet Sites Partnership Renewed.

Thu, 27 Sep 2007 08:46:56 PST

GPO is pleased to announce the renewal of its partnership with the Troy H. Middleton Library of Louisiana State University through 2010. Originally signed in 2001, this partnership provides for Federal depository library access to the List of Federal Agency Internet Sites Web site.

IRS Chooses AT&T for TNet under Networx Universal

Mon, 24 Sep 2007 14:47:59 PST

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service, on behalf of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, today announced the selection of AT&T as the network services provider for the Treasury Network (TNet) acquisition.

Picturing the Birds and the Bees

Sat, 22 Sep 2007 08:49:51 PST

Got a story, but need an image? The USGS has released a new Web site for its rapidly growing Digital Image Library . With 30,000 images in the queue, the new Digital Image Library has multiple ways for you to browse the collections and find the images you need.

New Online Search Tool for Patents, 1940s

Thu, 20 Sep 2007 08:51:01 PST

WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced the launch of a website, DOepatents , which allows search and retrieval of information from a collection of more than 20,000 patent records. The database represents a growing collection of patents resulting from R&D supported by DOE and demonstrates the Department’s considerable contribution to scientific progress from the 1940s to the present

Egyptian Blogger Appeal Denied

Fri, 16 Mar 2007 17:47:32 PST

The United States is disappointed that the initial appeal of Egyptian student blogger, Abdel Karim Soliman, was not successful. He is the first Egyptian blogger to be prosecuted for the content of his remarks, and his conviction is a setback for human rights in Egypt .

First results of new crash tests: most car bumpers don't work

Thu, 01 Mar 2007 18:30:36 PST

First results of new crash tests: most car bumpers don't work in low-speed crashes; 3 cars sustain $4,500 damage in 6 mph test while old Ford Escort sustains little damage.

Internet Access Revenue for Cable and Other Program Distribution Reaches $11 Billion

Tue, 30 Jan 2007 06:36:53 PST

Internet access revenue for cable and other program distribution increased 18 percent, from $9.4 billion in 2004 to $11.1 billion in 2005, while access revenue for Internet service providers decreased 13 percent, from $14.1 billion in 2004 to $12.2 billion in 2005, the U.S. Census Bureau reported today.