Uber Problems: Company May Face Investigation After Reports Of Tracking Users
After a report that Uber continued to track users after they deleted the Uber app, lawmakers and regulators are considering launching in investigation into the company's practices.
Mac Malware: OSX/Dok Bypasses Apple Security, Steals Internet Activity
A new MacOS malware known as OSX/Dok is able to bypass Mac security tools and intercepts a user's web activity—even from secure websites.
The FCC Announced Its Plan For Rolling Back Net Neutrality Rules And Is Accepting Public Comments
The Federal Communications Commission officially released a draft proposal of its new rules that would change existing protections on net neutrality and is accepting public comment on the issue.
What Is HTTPS? Google will Mark More HTTP Sites As 'Not Secure' In Chrome, Incognito Mode
Google plans to mark HTTP sites that record user information as "Not Secure" in its Google Chrome browser, as well as labeling all HTTP sites as unsecure when visited in incognito mode.
Cyberattacks: Phishing, Ransomware Attacks Rose In 2016, Symantec Reports
A report from Symantec found 2016 was one of the worst years for cyberattacks, with an increase in phishing and ransomware in the wild and more targeted and politically motivated attacks.
Hack The Air Force: US Military Launches Bug Bounty Program For Air Force
The U.S. Air Force has launched a bug bounty program called Hack the Air Force that encourages hackers to test and report vulnerabilities in the military branch's computer systems.
US Coast Guard Plans To Use Voice Recognition To Stop Prank Calls
Fielding prank calls has become costly for the U.S. Coast Guard since it has to respond to calls by deploying aircraft and clearing airspace for its mission.
Net Neutrality Rules: Title II To Be Reversed Under FCC Chairman Ajit Pai's Plan
Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai officially announced Wednesday his plan to reverse Title II classfication for the internet, which has been used to enforce net neutrality rules that prohibit blocking and throttling of data.
What Is Net Neutrality? Democratic Senators, Advocates Lay Out Plan To Protect Policy
Senators Edward J. Markey, Richard Blumenthal and Ron Wyden spoke with leaders from open internet advocacy groups Free Press and Fight for the Future Wednesday on how to protect net neutrality.
Broadband Access: AT&T Offers Fiber Internet To Wealthier Neighborhoods While Lower-Income Areas Lag Behind
A report from UC-Berkeley suggests AT&T is offering its high-speed, fiber internet service to wealthier neighborhoods in California while service in lower-income areas has fallen behind state and national standards.
FCC Fines Telecom $1M For 'Cramming,' 'Slamming' Consumers With Deceptive Calls And Charges
The Federal Communications Commission fined Advantage Telecommunications of Florida $1 million for posing as competitors and issuing unauthorized charges to customers.
FalseGuide Android Malware: More Than 600,000 Phones Turned Into Money-Generating Botnet
A malware attack hidden in guide apps for games like 'Pokémon Go' turned more than 600,000 devices into a botnet used to generate revenue for the attackers.
What Is Net Neutrality? FCC Commissioner 'Uncomfortable' With Chairman's Plans For Net Neutrality
Federal Communications Commission commissioner Mignon Clyburn said she is 'uncomfortable' with proposed changes to net neutrality protections.
HipChat Hacked: Usernames, Passwords And Messages Stolen From Popular Communications App
Usernames, passwords and in some cases messages were stolen from popular communications app HipChat after a weekend database breach.
Adobe vs. US Government: Adobe Wins Challenge Of Government Gag Orders For User Data Requests
A federal court found the U.S. government cannot issue indefinite gag orders preventing Adobe from informing customers when law enforcement has accessed their data and communications.
Unroll.me CEO Jojo Hedaya Apologizes For Company Collecting, Selling User Data
Unroll.me, a service for unsubscribing from newsletters and email subscriptions has been collecting and selling anonymized user data. CEO Jojo Hedaya apologized to users and promised to clarify practices.
NSA Malware DoublePulsar: How To Test If Your Computer Has Been Infected
DoublePulsar, a piece of malware believed to have been created and used by the NSA, was found on thousands of computers. Here's who to check if your computer has been infected.
Earth Day 2017: Recycling Is Costing More And Making Less
Recycling helps the environment, but it may not help communities as much as it used to since people are failing to sort their waste properly.
Fansubbing: Dutch Court Rules Fan-Made Subtitles Are Illegal And Copyright Infringement
A Dutch court determined this week that fan-made subtitles for movies and TV shows, known as fansubbing, are illegal and amount to copyright infringement.
Linksys Vulnerability: More Than 20 Linksys Routers Found To Be Vulnerable To Security Exploits
More than 20 models of Linksys routers were found to be vulnerable to security exploits that can knock users off the internet or put sensitive information at risk, security researchers say.
Confide App Lawsuit: Encrypted Messaging App Used By White House Staff Not So Secure
The encrypted messaging app Confide, used by Trump's administration, has been hit with a lawsuit over failing to deliver on its screenshot protection promise.
Net Neutrality: Canada Moves To Strengthen Net Neutrality Protections, Blocks Zero-Rating
The Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission will add new regulatory framework to prevent the practice of preferential pricing for certain services.
Russia VPN Ban: Government Plans To Pass Law To Ban VPNs That Don't Block Illegal Content
A bill proposed by the Russian government would ban virtual private networks that do not block content banned by the government and would hit search engines with fines.
MasterCard Fingerprint Card: Company Experimenting With Biometric Sensor
MasterCard is experimenting with a credit card that has a built-in biometric sensor that would allow users to authenticate transactions with a fingerprint.
FCC Vote: Commission Seeks To Roll Back Regulations, Wants To Change Business Data Services Rule
The Federal Communications Commission laid out a broad agenda aimed at rolling back regulations, changing the definition of "sufficient competition" for internet services available to businesses, schools and hospitals.
Sex Discrimination: Texas House Adds Limited Definition Of Sex To Bill Regulating Uber, Lyft
A bill designed to craft statewide regluations for ride-hailing apps passed the Texas House, with an attached amendment that defines sex as "the physical condition of being male or female."
Twitter In Russia: Site May Store Russian User Data On Local Servers
Twitter may move Russian user data onto local servers to comply with Russian law.
Verizon Merging With Comcast? Verizon CEO Says Company Is Open To Merger
The CEO of Verizon said he is open to the possibility of merging with companies like Comcast, CBS or Disney if the option presents itself.
Holiday Inn, InterContinental Hotel Customers Had Credit Card Information Stolen
More than 1,000 hotels owned by InterContinental Hotels Group, including Holiday Inn, were hit by malware that stole customer credit card information.
Can Facebook Prevent Videos Like The Cleveland Murder From Being Published, Shared?
Following the publishing of a video of a murder on Facebook, questions arise about the company's ability to monitor content.