Cybersecurity
Yahoo Suffers History's Biggest Known Data Breach
Hackers stole data from more than a billion user accounts.
Cybersecurity
Why Didn’t Obama Reveal Intel About Russia’s Influence on the Election?
His decision may have cost Clinton the presidency.
Cybersecurity
How Will the Public Learn About Cyberattacks Under President Trump?
Unlike his predecessor, the president-elect doesn’t seem to trust the intelligence community to investigate state-sponsored hackers.
Emerging Tech
How Algorithms Can Bring Down Minorities' Credit Scores
Analyzing people’s social connections may lead to a new way of discriminating against them.
Cybersecurity
Is the White House Hiding Secrets About Russia's Role in the Election?
Seven senators have asked President Obama to declassify additional information about the Kremlin’s possible involvement.
Cybersecurity
A Website That Gives You Points as It Spies on You
Click, and a calm voice explains how easy it is to follow your cursor’s every move.
Digital Government
People Censor Themselves Online for Fear of Being Harassed
New research reveals when tech companies don't police abuse, it can put a damper on free speech.
Digital Government
Trump’s CIA Director Wants to Return to a Pre-Snowden World
He’s called for a “fundamental upgrade” to U.S. spying powers.
Digital Government
How Light Bulbs Watch You Buy Groceries
The same technology that helps stores track shoppers may one day replace Wi-Fi.
Cybersecurity
The Dark Web Isn’t All Dark
Despite its reputation for illegal activity, much of what goes on underneath the surface of the internet is legit.
Cybersecurity
Inside a Hacking Competition to Take Down a Water-Treatment Plant
This is how hackers play capture the flag.
Cybersecurity
Who’s Responsible When Your DVR Launches a Cyberattack?
The companies who make the devices could be held accountable.
Digital Government
Incessant Consumer Surveillance Is Leaking Into Physical Stores
Retail is on its way to a future of personalized everything—even prices.
Digital Government
Half of American Adults Are in Police Facial-Recognition Databases
Cities and states are investing in biometric scanning technology, with few laws in place to restrict what they can do with it.
Cybersecurity
How to Foil a Tech-Support Scam
Fraudsters are getting cleverer and more aggressive—but the government is cracking down.
Digital Government
Amazon Wants to Scan Your License Plate
Identifying cars would help it speed up pickup times at brick-and-mortar stores—but it could use the information to track your location.
Cybersecurity
Hackers Can Listen In on Your Skype Calls
A security researcher found a way to “piggyback” on video chats, and it’s very hard to detect.
Digital Government
The Global Economic Damage of Internet Blackouts
Last year, the world economy lost at least $2.4 billion when governments intentionally shut down their countries’ networks.
Modernization
Why Google Is Building Its Own Phones Now
The company wants to beat Apple at its own game.
Cybersecurity
Why Won’t Trump Blame the DNC Hack on Russia?
His refusal to point fingers is a departure from the Obama administration’s willingness to attribute cyberattacks to foreign countries.
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