Security News

Trump’s blocking of Twitter users declared unconstitutional
2018-05-25 11:10

The president is banned from blocking users and could face legal action if he doesn't lift current blocks.

Microsoft trumps Google, Dropbox in business cloud storage wars
2018-05-21 20:07

A Spiceworks survey highlighted the overwhelming demand for better cloud security, and showed that most companies were turning to the tried and true option of Microsoft.

Facebook as an Election Weapon, From Obama to Trump
2018-03-23 19:20

The use of Facebook data to target voters has triggered global outrage with the Cambridge Analytica scandal. But the concept is nothing new: Barack Obama made extensive use of the social network...

Facebook Suspends Trump Campaign Data Firm Cambridge Analytica
2018-03-19 12:43

Facebook says it has suspended the account of Cambridge Analytica, the data analysis firm hired by Donald Trump's 2016 presidential campaign, amid reports it harvested the profile information of...

Trump Blocks Broadcom's Qualcomm Buy on Security Grounds
2018-03-13 14:03

Administration Cites National Security, R&D ConcernsPresident Donald Trump has blocked a bid by Singapore's Broadcom to acquire U.S. chipmaker Qualcomm on the grounds that could it could impact...

Trump Blocks Broadcom's Bid to Buy Qualcomm
2018-03-13 03:39

US President Donald Trump blocked Monday an unsolicited bid by Singapore-based Broadcom to take over smartphone chipmaker Qualcomm, citing national security concerns. read more

Russian Meddling: Trump Hasn't Ordered Direct NSA Response
2018-02-28 13:48

NSA Chief Says Putin Expects 'Little Price to Pay' for US Election InterferenceNSA Director Mike Rogers told senators that President Donald Trump has not ordered his agency to confront Russian...

Trump Yet to Order Spies to Retaliate Against Russia: NSA Chief
2018-02-28 02:52

President Donald Trump has not yet ordered his spy chiefs to retaliate against Russian interference in US elections, the head of the National Security Agency told lawmakers Tuesday. read more

Trump FY 2019 Budget Would Slash ONC, OCR Funding
2018-02-13 20:48

But Proposed Budget Would Increase Other Cybersecurity Spending for HHSThe Department of Health and Human Services' proposed fiscal 2019 budget again seeks deep cuts to two agencies responsible...

U.S. Spies Bilked for $100,000 by Russian Peddling Trump Secrets: Report
2018-02-10 15:19

A Russian man promising stolen hacking tools and compromising information on President Donald Trump fleeced American spies for $100,000 last year, The New York Times reported Friday. read more