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Opinion: How to counter the Kremlin's hacking playbookIn an age of hacking and fake news, governments and private companies must join forces to stop Russian disinformation.
Want to fix cybersecurity? Think about worst-case scenarios firstScenario thinking sketches out future cybersecurity problems and helps policymakers begin addressing tomorrow's digital dilemmas.
Industrial control systems: The holy grail of cyberwarRegulators and utility industry leaders need to wake up to the risks that could let malicious hackers cause widespread physical damage to the grid and other critical infrastructure.
How to reform the outdated federal anti-hacking lawThe more than 30-year-old Computer Fraud and Abuse Act carries overly harsh penalties for trivial digital transgressions – and it needs to be completely overhauled (or abolished altogether).
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How technology tramples on freedomRapid advances in biometric technology mean the public is surveilled – and their movements recorded – more than ever before. If this technology spreads without limits, it could soon impinge on basic rights.
A hacker's guide to fixing automotive cybersecurityThe security researcher known for hacking a 2014 Jeep Cherokee, leading to a 1.4 million-vehicle recall, outlines how automakers can keep connected cars safe from cyberattacks.
How China is preparing for cyberwarThe US and China have made progress on curbing commercial cyberespionage. Now, the global powers need to set limits when it comes to digital warfare.
What it'll take to forge peace in cyberspaceThe international community has finally started a serious conversation about norms in cyberspace. But reaching a global consensus needs the world's attention.
You'll never shop alone againIn virtual and physical stores, retailers are tracking customers' buying habits, biometric information, and personal preferences. And few consumers even know they are being watched.
Opinion: It's time for us geeks to stand up and be heardToo often computer scientists are left out of public debates about computer science.
Opinion: No, Russia didn't hack the electionMoscow carried out a digital campaign to disrupt our democracy, but did not change vote counts. That's a key distinction because the US needs to accurately identify weaknesses to sharpen national cyberdefenses.
Opinion: The tech behind Bitcoin could reinvent cybersecurityBlockchains track, record, and secure transactions made within the virtual currency Bitcoin. They can also help defend many critical systems from devastating cyberattacks.
Opinion: Will Trump sink Privacy Shield?If Trump walks back US surveillance reform, he could jeopardize a trade agreement with the European Union that ensures the free flow of data across the Atlantic.
Opinion: The Senate should pass the Email Privacy Act without delayThe Senate must step up to pass this desperately needed legislation that restores the privacy rights of all Americans in the Digital Age.
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