(Getty Images) New DOD social media policy highlights threat of imposter accounts The new policy comes amid growing concerns about the threat posed by online disinformation and misinformation. Aug 16, 2022 By Jon Harper
A USPS postal truck in Beverly Hills on February 04, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Alexi Rosenfeld/Getty Images) Postal inspectors’ digital intelligence team sometimes acted outside of legal authorities, report says USPS's internet analytics team occasionally used open-source intelligence tools beyond postal inspectors' law enforcement authorities, according to a watchdog. Mar 30, 2022 By Joe Warminsky
(Getty Images) DHS sued over social media surveillance of visa holders Naturalization attempts may have been denied based on posts from applicants' social media connections. Jan 19, 2021 By Dave Nyczepir
An underground tunnel. (kaktuslampan / Flickr) DARPA is looking for underground tunnels and Twitter has questions The agency went viral on Wednesday. Here's what those underground tunnels are all about. Aug 29, 2019 By Tajha Chappellet-Lanier
(Getty Images) Census Bureau hopes Siri and Alexa can help it reach hard-to-count populations The agency is teaming up with digital assistant companies to build custom 2020-related integrations. Aug 20, 2019 By Tajha Chappellet-Lanier
(Getty Images) It’s OK for government to joke around on social media sometimes, comms leaders say Social media is a place where agencies can engage "as real people" and show empathy. May 9, 2019 By Tajha Chappellet-Lanier
CIA K9 undergoing training. (Central Intelligence Agency / Flickr) The CIA is going to launch an Instagram account Director Gina Haspel spoke about her agency's attempts to be "as open as we can be" during an appearance at Auburn University on Thursday. Apr 18, 2019 By Tajha Chappellet-Lanier
(U.S. Department of State / Flickr) State Dept. IG reprimands ambassadors over use of personal Twitter accounts It's not all their fault, though — department policies to distinguish between personal and professional aren't super clear. Feb 7, 2019 By Tajha Chappellet-Lanier
Some posts on the IRS’ Instagram account. (Screenshot) The IRS wants to meet young people where they are, which is on Instagram But can the tax agency compete with some of the federal government's best social feeds? Dec 10, 2018 By Tajha Chappellet-Lanier
Just some of the items TSA agents find and confiscate every day. (FedScoop) ‘Blogger Bob,’ TSA’s Instagram maestro, passes away "He reminded us that as serious as the mission is, you can still find humor in the daily duties." Oct 22, 2018 By Tajha Chappellet-Lanier