Security News

UK Demands Encryption Backdoor As London Terrorist Used WhatsApp Before the Attack (The Hackers News)
2017-03-27 09:33

The government has once again started asking for backdoor in encrypted services, arguing that it can not give enough security to its citizens because the terrorists are using encrypted apps to...

Terrorist False Alarm at JFK Airport Demonstrates How Unprepared We Really Are (Schneier on Security)
2016-08-19 19:23

The detailed accounts of the terrorist-shooter false-alarm at Kennedy Airport in New York last week illustrate how completely and totally unprepared the airport authorities are for any real such...

Scott Atran on Why People Become Terrorists (Schneier on Security)
2016-08-10 17:20

Scott Atran has done some really interesting research on why ordinary people become terrorists. Academics who study warfare and terrorism typically don't conduct research just kilometers from the...

Europol to get new powers to disrupt terrorists’ online presence (Help Net Security)
2016-05-02 14:58

The EU police agency Europol is expected to gain new powers that will help it fight terrorism and cybercrime, thanks to new governance rules endorsed by Civil Liberties Committee MEPs on Thursday....