Multiple companies of the United States tech industry are expected to launch a joint attack on the Investigatory Powers Bill of the United Kingdom. The expectation comes as Apple has submitted evidence that shows that […]
Tag: Cyber Security
Petition Receives 100,000 Signatures, Now Obama Must Respond To Encryption Concerns
Major Internet players, technology companies, human rights groups and civil liberty organizations, including the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), Twitter and Reddit successfully gathered over 100,000 signatures on a petition – dealing with the issue […]
FBI Advises That Ransomware Victims Suck It Up And Pay Out
The age old adage of giving an armed robber your wallet when he asks for it is creeping into cyberspace with the FBI advising that companies which fall victim to file encrypting ransomware infection should […]
Facebook Secretly Supports Access To User Data In Pending CISA Legislation
As many leading technology companies voice their opposition to the Congressional bill known as the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act (CISA), Facebook has been outed as one of the primary supporters of it. The controversial bill […]
If CISA Passes, These Intended Consequences Will Leave Citizens Vulnerable
On Wednesday, the United States Senate will vote on CISA, where it is expected to be approved. However, there will be some major consequences from this new cyber security law. For one, the United States […]
Critics Propose That Facebook Is A Massive Driving Force Behind Controversial CISA
CISA is proposed legislation that will “improve cybersecurity in the United States through enhanced sharing of information about cybersecurity threats and for other purposes.” However, more and more details are emerging about CISA and it […]
Cyber Security Experts Face Retaliation From Government Spy Agencies
Global cyber security researchers are blowing the whistle on intelligence agencies using cyber espionage and warfare. These researchers are now being harassed, blocked from tendering work, and in some countries are being deported, according to […]
Cyber Security Experts Currently Working To Update Laws Regarding Cyberspace
A group from the United Nations is currently working to update the Geneva Conventions in regard to laws concerning cyber activity. The process is being undertaken by experts in international law. The effort is being […]
Navy Develops New Revolutionary Cybersecurity Measure
The United States Navy is working to develop a defense system against hackers in order to protect its ships from being disabled or controlled by external parties. The defense system is called “The Resilient Hull, […]
Obama Administration Looking into Encryption-Breaking Methods
The Obama administration has looked into four different approaches which tech companies could utilize that would enable law enforcement officials to unlock encrypted devices. Some tech firms claim that their systems are not designed to […]
Pentagon Considering Commercial Cloud Based Email System
If you think you get more than your share of spam emails, spare a thought for the Pentagon’s email system’s users. According to information just released, only 14 percent of the half a billion emails […]
Internet Of Things Data Accessibility Is Becoming Major Concern
The question of how to protect Internet of Things (IoT) data is puzzling experts everywhere. This type of data is not currently regulated, and some people believe that it should be. Anything with a Central […]
Concerns Over Security Bring Cybersecurity Investment Boom
Major cyber attacks against the U.S. government and large businesses this year mean that another big player has emerged on the cybersecurity market. HACK, an exchange-traded fund that tracks the performance of companies involved in […]