Stories Tagged as
Cyber security
U.S. officials warn tech companies of foreign threats in five key areas
by
Sabri Ben-Achour
, Alex Schroeder
and Rose Conlon
Nov 12, 2021
Why U.S. counterintelligence officials are telling companies to be wary about foreign business deals.
As ransomware and other cyberattacks grow, cyber insurance struggles to keep up
by
Scott Tong
Jun 14, 2021
The cost of cyber breaches may be double that of natural disasters. More firms seek coverage while insurers try to cut their own risk.
Remote college creates fertile ground for internet mischief
by
Scott Tong
Aug 21, 2020
Most email hackers going after students want to make a quick buck. But those targeting faculty may be foreign governments.
5G networks could pose a cybersecurity risk. So who's in charge of making sure they don't?
by
Molly Wood
Jan 31, 2019
And what role should the Federal Communications Commission have?
Amazon's Alexa was a surprise hit, but what's its next play?
by
Molly Wood
Dec 18, 2018
As its popularity increases, so do questions about privacy and security.
Why privacy settings can't keep your location secret
by
Molly Wood
, Stephanie Hughes
and Shaheen Ainpour
May 22, 2018
Phone carriers can sell location data to third parties, and you can't opt out.
Elizabeth Warren: "Equifax may actually make money off this breach"
by
Molly Wood
, Stephanie Hughes
and Shaheen Ainpour
Feb 28, 2018
The Massachusetts senator thinks the credit-rating agency got off easy.
For public good, not for profit.
Complicated passwords aren't going to solve the computer security problem
by
Molly Wood
and Kristin Schwab
Oct 12, 2017
A lot of the rules we follow when creating passwords actually makes them worse.
Kidnapping and extortion insurance — for your computer
by
Ben Johnson
and Olga Oksman
Jun 30, 2017
Insurance companies are offering cyber polices for when your data is the hostage.
What the nightmare cybersecurity scenario looks like
by
Kai Ryssdal
Jun 28, 2017
This week's hack shows the potential for attacks targeting pipelines, oil rigs and transportation systems.