Security
Iran and other nations have waged a stealth cyberwar against the United States for at least the past decade, largely targeting not the government itself but, rather, critical infrastructure companies. This threat to the private ...
Jan 13, 2020
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Telecom
When the nation's largest electric utility preemptively shut off power last fall to prevent wildfires in California, customers lost more than just their lights—some lost their phones, too.
Jan 09, 2020
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Consumer & Gadgets
Today, both public enterprises and private companies in the major cities collect large quantities of data about the citizens living in those cities, and most people derive little benefit from this. However, if the citizens ...
Jan 08, 2020
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Consumer & Gadgets
All but the smallest civilian drones would have to broadcast radio tracking data to ensure greater safety and prevent terrorism under a sweeping proposal unveiled by U.S. regulators Thursday.
Dec 27, 2019
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Security
The city of Portland, Oregon, is considering a unique ban on facial recognition software that could limit how private companies use it.
Dec 04, 2019
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Internet
Facebook CEO and co-founder Mark Zuckerberg on Monday reiterated his refusal to take down political advertisements on the social network even if the ads contain false information.
Dec 02, 2019
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Internet
Americans are increasingly fearful of monitoring of their online and offline activities, both by governments and private companies, a survey showed Friday.
Nov 15, 2019
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Software
A scientist in Virginia has built software for the Army Corps of Engineers that turns streaming drone footage into 2-D and 3-D maps.
Nov 15, 2019
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Security
In an increasingly data-driven world, are we just walking data sources for the benefit of giant multinational corporations?
Nov 12, 2019
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Internet
The allegations of spying by former Twitter employees for Saudi Arabia underscore the risks for Silicon Valley firms holding sensitive data which make the platforms ripe for espionage.
Nov 09, 2019
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Internet
An influential British lawmaker challenged Facebook's new effort to safeguard elections on Tuesday, warning that they will place a heavy constraint on the company's ability to combat misinformation.
Oct 22, 2019
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Business
Facebook executive David Marcus on Sunday tried to calm the fears of officials threatening to block its proposed digital currency, saying Libra won't be controlled by a single company.
Oct 20, 2019
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Security
The University of Cincinnati will lead a new National Science Foundation research center to protect electronics and networked systems from sabotage, hacking or spying.
Oct 19, 2019
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Internet
Facebook chief executive Mark Zuckerberg on Thursday defended the huge social network's policy of refraining from fact-checking politicians, saying it's not the job of tech firms to "censor."
Oct 17, 2019
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Business
WeWork, which replaced its controversial chief executive last week, announced Monday that it will withdraw a plan to go public for now as it shifts into austerity mode.
Sep 30, 2019
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