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.