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U.K. police arrest teenage hacker who allegedly broke into CIA director’s email

The young man is also suspected of leaking thousands of FBI and DHS employees' personal data.

On Feb 12, 2016 by William Turton

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The site that was hosting a ‘hacked’ FBI database has gone dark

An FBI spokesman neither confirmed nor denied the Bureau's involvement.

On Feb 10, 2016 by Dell Cameron

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Obama unveils $19 billion plan to overhaul U.S. cybersecurity

The new plan is a grab-bag of programs and initiatives to tackle persistent cyber issues.

On Feb 9, 2016 by Eric Geller

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Senior Homeland Security official says Internet anonymity should be outlawed

'Should not every individual be required to display a ‘license plate’ on the digital super-highway?'

On Jan 19, 2016 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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U.S. power companies warned to bolster defenses after possible Russian cyberattack in Ukraine

As Ukraine blames Russia, U.S. intelligence agencies are looking into the incident.

On Jan 7, 2016 by Eric Geller

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Muslim family barred from entering U.S. on Disneyland vacation

And no reported refund on the $13,000-plus they spent to get there.

On Dec 23, 2015 by Imad Khan

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The trials and tribulations of America’s chief Internet defender

The head of America's cyber rapid-response team explains how it learns valuable lessons from devastating breaches.

On Dec 23, 2015 by Eric Geller

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Democratic lawmaker wants to know if DHS is sabotaging plans for Tor exit relays

Are authorities pressuring libraries to stop helping this global anonymity network?

On Dec 11, 2015 by Eric Geller

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U.S. lawmakers want agencies to explain how they spy with fake cell towers

The use of these surveillance devices has expanded significantly, and lawmakers are worried.

On Nov 9, 2015 by Eric Geller

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Russian threat has senators demanding answers about undersea Internet cables

Can the U.S. protect the most crucial piece of the global communications system?

On Nov 4, 2015 by Eric Geller

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New bill would restrict use of fake cell towers for surveillance

Bill would only permit government stingrays with search warrant.

On Nov 2, 2015 by Eric Geller

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Here’s the Obama administration’s plan for protecting the government from hackers

Strong encryption is on the rise in the federal government.

On Oct 30, 2015 by Eric Geller

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White House backs CISA despite privacy groups’ concerns

'There is an urgent and compelling need for cybersecurity legislation.'

On Oct 23, 2015 by Eric Geller

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CISA’s privacy safeguard can be overruled by the FBI, NSA, or any federal agency

Right now, one of the privacy provisions in this bill has a major loophole.

On Oct 23, 2015 by Eric Geller

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DHS limits warrantless cellphone tracking with secret stingray devices

This was inevitable.

On Oct 22, 2015 by Kevin Collier