eric-geller

Eric Geller


Eric Geller is a politics reporter who focuses on cybersecurity, surveillance, encryption, and privacy. A former staff writer at the Daily Dot, Geller joined Politico in June 2016, where he's focused on policymaking at the White House, the Justice Department, the State Department, and the Commerce Department.

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Senators introduce bill to block ‘dramatic’ changes to electronic search warrant rules

These lawmakers say there's more to this obscure rule change than meets the eye.

On May 19, 2016 by Eric Geller

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One of Donald Trump’s top Supreme Court picks totally hates him

One of his potential nominees called him 'Darth Trump.'

On May 18, 2016 by Eric Geller

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U.S. intelligence chief warns of increased cyberattacks against 2016 campaigns

'As the campaign intensifies,' a senior U.S. official said, 'we’ll probably have more of it.'

On May 18, 2016 by Eric Geller

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It’s trivially easy to identify you based on records of your calls and texts

Metadata isn't as anonymous as government officials want you to believe.

On May 17, 2016 by Eric Geller

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‘Star Wars: Bloodline’ author discusses laying the groundwork for ‘The Force Awakens’

If you're a fan of General Leia Organa in the most recent 'Star Wars' movie, this book is a must-read.

On May 17, 2016 by Eric Geller

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Senators want a clear definition of cyberwar, but international law remains murky

Defining things in international law is harder than it seems.

On May 11, 2016 by Eric Geller

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Senators to investigate rise of ransomware, viruses that take your computer hostage

With one report estimating that a single type of ransomware has cost $325 million, the stakes are high.

On May 10, 2016 by Eric Geller

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Police captain pushing to limit encryption says crypto experts miss the point

'This is not an all-or-nothing zero-sum game.'

On May 10, 2016 by Eric Geller

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U.S. intelligence community says encryption is still a huge problem despite ‘don’t panic’ report

The report does not 'fully account for the realities we face,' an intelligence official said.

On May 9, 2016 by Eric Geller

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FCC and FTC studying how mobile carriers and device makers issue security updates

The federal agencies want to know how quickly companies patch flaws that could put you at risk.

On May 9, 2016 by Eric Geller

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Justice Department brushes off senator’s claim that secret legal memo must be disclosed

The government called a U.S. senator's argument 'wholly erroneous.'

On May 6, 2016 by Eric Geller

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Americans are almost as scared of cyberattacks as they are of ISIS

But should they be?

On May 5, 2016 by Eric Geller

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Tech coalition urges 2016 candidates to support encryption and data privacy

Silicon Valley wants presidential candidates to think deeply about pressing tech problems.

On May 5, 2016 by Eric Geller

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Donald Trump is now the presumptive Republican presidential nominee

The field is down to just one person.

On May 4, 2016 by Eric Geller

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Privacy group calls on FBI Director James Comey to resign over his ‘demonizing’ stance on encryption

The letter accuses Comey of having 'lost touch with reality.'

On May 4, 2016 by Eric Geller