The hacking scandal didn’t hurt Ashley Madison—and it probably never will
2015 should have been the end of Ashley Madison.
On Dec 29, 2015 by Nico Lang
China expert Adam Segal: U.S. companies should worry about Beijing’s new anti-terrorism law
Adam Segal, a leading China expert, says U.S. companies are right to be worried about the new law.
On Dec 29, 2015 by Eric Geller
Senior U.S. lawmakers call for national commission on encryption
Will more discussion offer a way forward on this contentious issue?
On Dec 28, 2015 by Eric Geller
Senate Intelligence Committee chairman calls for encryption legislation in 2016
Richard Burr thinks the time has come to crack down on encryption.
On Dec 24, 2015 by Eric Geller
China says it based controversial encryption proposal on U.S. law
Beijing is essentially saying, ‘We learned it by watching you.’
On Dec 23, 2015 by Eric Geller
Apple warns U.K. surveillance law would ruin encryption for all users
The bill would force Apple to “endanger all our customers,” the company warned.
On Dec 22, 2015 by Eric Geller
Hackers are scaring companies into respecting your privacy
Mo’ data, mo’ problems.
On Dec 22, 2015 by Aaron Sankin
Hello Kitty database hack exposes 3.3 million fans’ private info
Leaked data includes real names, birth dates, and passwords.
On Dec 20, 2015 by Aja Romano
Congress folds controversial cybersecurity legislation into must-pass budget bill
The bill is expected to pass both houses of Congress and receive President Obama’s signature.
On Dec 16, 2015 by Eric Geller
New app claims to help erase your sexts, racy videos
Can a sext-deleting app save us from ourselves?
On Dec 16, 2015 by Catherine Scott
GOP candidates battle over surveillance, encryption in fourth debate
Congress recently reformed NSA spying, and Tuesday’s GOP debate turned into a referendum on that vote.
Facebook just tweaked its policy on names, and it’s going to make lives better
A step in the right direction.
On Dec 15, 2015 by AJ Dellinger
U.S. senators look to social-media surveillance after San Bernardino attack
Can the U.S. government effectively monitor what immigrants post online?
On Dec 14, 2015 by Patrick Howell O’Neill
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
Obama to clarify his stance on encryption by the holidays
Civil-liberties groups are hoping that the White House will change course, back strong encryption.
On Dec 10, 2015 by Eric Geller, William Turton
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