Security News

Highly Targeted 'Zeppelin' Ransomware Hits Tech, Healthcare Firms
2019-12-12 19:36

A new, highly targeted piece of ransomware has hit a handful of tech and healthcare companies in Europe and the United States, BlackBerry Cylance reports.  read more

New Zeppelin Ransomware Targeting Tech and Health Companies
2019-12-11 08:16

A new variant of Vega ransomware family, dubbed Zeppelin, has recently been spotted in the wild targeting technology and healthcare companies across Europe, the United States, and Canada. However,...

Analysts worry about tech security threats ahead of 2020 elections
2019-12-06 19:30

Security experts say most voting machines are safe and secure, but disinformation campaigns on platforms like Facebook and Twitter need to be addressed.

Becoming a Tech Policy Activist
2019-12-04 12:04

Carolyn McCarthy gave an excellent TEDx talk about becoming a tech policy activist. It's a powerful call for public-interest technologists....

Federal Data Privacy Bill Takes Aim at Tech Giants
2019-11-27 15:26

The COPRA legislation would provide GDPR-like data protections, and create a new FTC enforcement bureau.

Traveling for the holidays? Avoid these 5 tech mistakes
2019-11-15 14:48

Wi-Fi hotspots, public charging stations, and travel planning sites seem helpful, but they could actually be a traveler's worst nightmare.

Consumer Data Privacy Rights: Emerging Tech Blurs Lines
2019-11-13 22:19

Data privacy is a fundamental right for Americans - but new emerging technologies like drone, IoT and facial recognition are introducing gray areas.

Tech Support Scammers Exploiting Unpatched Firefox Bug
2019-11-12 13:19

Mozilla is working on addressing a Firefox bug that has been exploited by tech support scammers to lock the browser when users visit specially crafted websites. read more

Twitter Spy Case Highlights Risks for Big Tech Platforms
2019-11-11 01:30

The allegations of spying by former Twitter employees for Saudi Arabia underscore the risks for Silicon Valley firms holding sensitive data which make the platforms ripe for espionage. read more

Tech Firms React to Netizens' Digital Privacy Concerns
2019-11-08 11:53

Whistleblowers and digital pioneers have long been sounding the alarm about abuses of our privacy online. Now, a slew of tech entrepreneurs are bidding to turn growing consciousness about the...