Terrorism fears top pre-SOTU Facebook chatter
Julian Hattem - 01/20/15 10:24 AM EST
Facebook users talked about terrorism more than any other issue in recent days.
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Facebook adds estimated $227B to global economy
Julian Hattem - 01/20/15 09:58 AM EST
The social media giant had an impact of $100 billion on the U.S. economy.
The need for a national data breach notification law
Mary Bono, contributor - 01/20/15 06:00 AM EST
Currently, a patchwork of state laws faces companies experiencing a data breach.
Google may invest in SpaceX project to beam Internet from satellites
Julian Hattem - 01/19/15 02:14 PM EST
Companies are eyeing satellites, drones or other ways to connect people to the Web.
British spies nabbed journalists’ emails
Julian Hattem - 01/19/15 10:28 AM EST
Emails from journalists at The New York Times and BBC were swept up.
NSA tracked North Korea computer systems before Sony hack
Cory Bennett - 01/19/15 09:43 AM EST
The agency reportedly has had "beacons" monitoring North Korea's computer network since 2010.
Digital strike team member will be Obama’s SOTU guest
Julian Hattem - 01/19/15 08:50 AM EST
A member of the U.S. Digital Service will watch the speech sitting next to the first lady.
Europe: Amazon gets unfair tax advantage
Bernie Becker - 01/16/15 06:33 PM EST
The online retail giant denies getting a sweetheart deal.
DEA maintained secret database of Americans' phone calls
Julian Hattem - 01/16/15 04:44 PM EST
The database was different from — but seems similar to — a controversial NSA program.
GOP lawmakers offer net neutrality bill
Mario Trujillo - 01/16/15 01:36 PM EST
The legislation is meant to prevent the Internet from being regulated like a utility.
Sprint: We can live with reclassifying Web
Julian Hattem - 01/16/15 11:40 AM EST
The statement is a major boost to supporters of tough net neutrality rules.
Senators seek to push gas on start-ups
Julian Hattem - 01/16/15 07:46 AM EST
A bipartisan group of senators is looking for a fresh start for legislation to help out start-ups....
Former commissioner: FCC should hit the brakes on Internet rules
Mario Trujillo - 01/20/15 09:58 AM EST
Former GOP Commissioner Robert McDowell wants the agency to defer to Congress.
GOP faces Patriot Act choice
Julian Hattem - 01/20/15 06:00 AM EST
In five months, key provisions of the Patriot Act are set to expire.
Theater group: Sony will lose over $30 million on 'The Interview'
Cory Bennett - 01/19/15 03:24 PM EST
Sony shouldn't have released the movie simultaneously online and in independent theaters, the trade...
China suspected of cyberattack on Microsoft
Cory Bennett - 01/19/15 10:38 AM EST
Hackers were caught snooping on Microsoft's email site, Outlook.com.
Ex-CIA chief Panetta joins Oracle board
Mario Trujillo - 01/19/15 10:17 AM EST
He left the administration in 2013 after stints as CIA chief and Defense secretary.
FCC commissioner calls for more transparency
Mario Trujillo - 01/19/15 09:26 AM EST
Commissioner Michael O’Rielly said a fix might have to come legislatively.
Path to Senate runs through Silicon Valley
Julian Hattem and Cory Bennett - 01/19/15 06:00 AM EST
Candidates to replace Boxer will need to be attentive to the tech industry.
Senate Dems balk at draft Internet legislation
Mario Trujillo - 01/16/15 04:46 PM EST
Republicans released draft legislation on Friday.
Obama backs call for tech backdoors
Julian Hattem - 01/16/15 01:49 PM EST
U.S. officials "have the ability to track" terrorists, Obama said.
US, UK to start cyber war games
Julian Hattem - 01/16/15 01:10 PM EST
Cyber teams from both countries will engage in joint exercises.
Amazon, Etsy officials to testify on open Internet
Mario Trujillo - 01/16/15 09:19 AM EST
Officials from the cable and wireless industry made the witness list for the House hearing.
Snowden leak: Slow cyber defenses letting Russia, China hack US
Julian Hattem - 01/15/15 05:16 PM EST
The document comes as David Cameron is expected to press Obama on cyber defenses.
