All Passcode
- What the US government really thinks about encryption
The encryption debate can't be simplified to a Silicon Valley v. Washington fight over your privacy. Even though FBI concerns about "going dark" in its pursuit of criminals and terrorists have captured the headlines, the Obama administration is still deeply divided.
- Event: What is the government’s role in the Internet of Things?
Nearly fifty years ago, the US government led the development of the internet, providing the resources and incentives necessary for its creation. Today, the source of technological innovation on the internet has shifted to the private sector.
- The hacker’s guide to selling the LinkedIn way
You may have heard that a hacker is trying to sell more than 100 million LinkedIn passwords and usernames for around $2,000. It's troubling news, but is that all they are really worth?
- How Islamic State militants attempt to outwit spies
A group claiming Islamic State ties is distributing manuals on a secure messaging app to help the militant group use common encryption tools to thwart government surveillance.
- Opinion: No one knows how to define cyberwar – and that's a problem
Despite digital weapons becoming critical tools in every modern military, there's still no consensus when it comes to defining what amounts to an act of cyberwar.
- Opinion: Americans should unite around Stopping Mass Hacking Act
The Supreme Court has changed federal criminal procedure to vastly expand the FBI's ability to break into Americans' computers. Without congressional action, this would dangerously expand US search and seizure powers.
- Flaws in networking devices highlight tech industry's quality control problem
Researchers have uncovered security vulnerabilities in widely used remote power management equipment that many say is the byproduct of a technology supply chain plagued with quality control issues.
- Opinion: The case for launching a digital invasion against ISIS
The cybersecurity threat from Islamic State and the group's supporters requires a global, coordinated effort to decimate their entire digital and online apparatus.
- Opinion: Justin Bieber deserves his privacy, too
The pop star said he's 'done taking pictures with fans.' While we live in a camera-ready, Instagram-obsessed society, fans should respect Bieber's request for privacy because even celebrities haven't forfeited autonomy.
- Resolving the encryption debate requires betting on innovation
Embrace, don’t undermine, America’s technological advantages and global competitive edge.
- Event: "The Three T's of the Digital Economy"
Technology has profoundly and fundamentally changed the way we communicate, collaborate, trade and conduct business in a way never imagined before.
- Facebook's plan to train a new generation of cybersecurity pros
The social media giant is making its 'Capture the Flag' security challenge publicly available to encourage high schools and colleges to use gaming as a way of training hackers.
- How much is a security flaw worth? An inside look into Yahoo’s bug bounty program
As companies try to balance the need to be transparent with outside researchers while protecting their own sensitive business information, the often opaque bug valuation process can be controversial.
- Hard lessons for Energy Dept., power sector after Ukraine hack
At a Passcode event Thursday, Deputy Secretary of the Department of Energy Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall said the unprecedented cyberattack in Ukraine provides valuable lessons for the US power industry.
- Yes, your encrypted WhatsApp messages are still secret
But security researchers say that bad guys might be able to impersonate you on WhatsApp and Telegram by exploiting a flaw in the backbone of global cellphone networks.
- Can IBM's Watson outsmart hackers?
IBM says that organizations can bolster cybersecurity using the same skills that made its supercomputer a "Jeopardy!" champ.
- Event: Guarding the grid
How vulnerable is the North American power grid to cyberattacks? Join Passcode and panel experts via live stream on May 12 to explore that question.
- Federal, state lawmakers move to curb police use of cellphone trackers
Congressional lawmakers have introduced two bill that would regulate how police use technology to surveil cellphone use, following similar efforts in at least a dozen states.
- Why GPS is more vulnerable than ever
The space-based navigation and timing system faces a growing risk of attack. But there is a simple solution.
- Influencers oppose expanding federal hacking authorities
Nearly two-thirds of Passcode’s Influencers said US judges should not be able to issue search warrants for computers located outside their jurisdictions.