cyber security
US Spy Chief Warns of Space Wars, North Korean Nukes, and Cyber Threats
US Director of National Intelligence James Clapper presented what he described as a "litany of doom" at a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on Tuesday.
Anonymous Hacktivists Join Cyberwar Against Thai Junta's Effort to Control the Internet
Hackers brought down Thailand's state-run telecom site over the government's attempt to establish a single internet gateway that would allow it to monitor, control, and erase websites.
Ashley Madison Targeted by Class-Action Lawsuit in Canada Over Privacy Breach
The hack has unleashed a voyeuristic spectacle and sparked public shaming, even as the potentially devastating consequences of exposing private details come into focus.
How the Ashley Madison Hack Could Threaten People's Lives
The public outing of Ashley Madison users could potentially be life-threatening in countries where being gay or having an affair is illegal.
The Hacked Ashley Madison Data Is Now Public and Apparently Legitimate
Hackers calling themselves the Impact Team had accused the site of keeping the purchase details, real names, and addresses of customers after they had paid to have their information erased.
UCLA's Health System Was Hacked and Now 4.5 Million People May Have Had Their Personal Data Stolen
Information like names, addresses, social security numbers, and medical records may have been stolen.
Hillary Clinton's Secret Email Stash Is Shady, but Was It Illegal?
The former Secretary of State's use of a private email shows just how easy it is for the government to hide its records.
It's Not Just Superfish—Your Computer Blindly Trusts Hundreds of Sources
Your computer is shockingly gullible.
The Future of Terrorism According to VICE
The critical front line in the next counterterror battle will almost certainly be cyberspace, and multinational corporations are likely to be among the chief victims.
Brazil’s New Underwater Data Cable to Portugal Is Still Likely Not NSA-Proof
The NSA could still tap the Brazilian-made cables on land or underwater, experts say.
Anonymous Declared War on the Islamic State
Its new "Operation No2ISIS" will target any state supporting the Islamic extremist group in Iraq.