Computing New “secure” voting machines are still vulnerable—because of voters A major study shows that people rarely notice if their vote gets changed by hackers—even when using technology meant to protect the ballot. by Patrick Howell O'Neill 2020-01-08T14:46:37-05:00
Computing Iran may launch “destructive” cyberattacks against the US, experts warn “Disruptive and destructive” cyberattacks could be the fallout after President Trump targeted Iran’s military leader in a drone strike. by Patrick Howell O'Neill 2020-01-03T15:10:14-05:00
Computing Ransomware may have cost the US more than $7.5 billion in 2019 by Patrick Howell O'Neill 2020-01-02T14:23:48-05:00
Computing Hackers will be the weapon of choice for governments in 2020 From the Olympics to elections, nations use hackers to win a bigger geopolitical game. by Patrick Howell O'Neill 2020-01-02T06:30:01-05:00
Computing Congress has approved $425m for election security. Not enough, say Democrats. by Patrick Howell O'Neill 2019-12-17T13:04:39-05:00
Computing US senators on encryption back doors: “We will impose our will” on Apple and Facebook by Patrick Howell O'Neill 2019-12-10T12:44:24-05:00
Computing Cops see an encryption problem. Spyware makers see an opportunity. The Trump administration is once again pushing for access to encrypted data. But some intelligence companies are selling a sneakier route around protection. by Patrick Howell O'Neill 2019-12-10T06:00:47-05:00
Computing How suspicions of spying threaten cross-border science An intelligence startup warns that China is exploiting Western quantum scientists for military ends. The evidence is thin, but tensions are rising. by Patrick Howell O'Neill 2019-12-02T05:00:52-05:00
Computing The fall and rise of a spyware empire Human rights abuse and a decimated reputation killed Hacking Team. The new owners want to rebuild. by Patrick Howell O'Neill 2019-11-29T05:00:51-05:00
Computing Champagne, shotguns, and surveillance at spyware’s grand bazaar The world’s leading surveillance and spyware companies gathered in Paris to meet growing demand from governments around the world. by Patrick Howell O'Neill 2019-11-25T09:51:03-05:00
