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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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Congress gets early start on debating surveillance powers that expire in 2017

Will Congress rein in the NSA's ability to spy on Americans?

On May 4, 2016 by Eric Geller

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Law-enforcement officials condemn unbreakable encryption with baffling claims

Technologists on social media puzzled over many of the officials' comments.

On Apr 19, 2016 by Eric Geller

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Here’s what to expect from the high-profile witnesses at the House encryption hearing

The FBI and Apple will both be there, but they'll be on separate panels.

On Apr 16, 2016 by Eric Geller

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FBI director wants countries to work together to ban strong encryption

U.S. efforts to weaken encryption are already getting help in the U.K.

On Jul 8, 2015 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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The battle over the future of encryption returns to Capitol Hill

Comey is likely to face heated questions about the vagueness of his proposals.

On Jul 7, 2015 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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Sen. John McCain will investigate the Sony hack

Congress is on the case.

On Dec 19, 2014 by Eric Geller

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