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Since Mike Rogers left office, the country has seen an increase in the severity of security threats around the globe, particularly from China. (AP Photo)

Former intel chairman: China cyberagreement a ‘PR stunt’

Rudy Takala · November 27, 2015 5:01 am

But it remains to be seen if clarification on China's "intended efforts" is enough for critics. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)

National Security

U.S. cites progress on China IPR, but offers few details

Rudy Takala · November 24, 2015 11:11 pm

On Oct. 16, Facebook implemented a new feature to inform users when they are being targeted by a foreign government. (iStock Photo)

Facebook discovers Iran targeting State Department employees

Rudy Takala · November 24, 2015 8:55 pm

Yahoo has been experiencing a decline in its number of users, and its third quarter report released in October fell short of expectations. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma)

Yahoo tests pilot program to force ads on users

Rudy Takala · November 24, 2015 1:07 am

"We are based in the U.S., but we strive to take down ISIS-affiliated websites, also ISIS members," a member of New World Hacking said on Twitter. (AP Photo)

Anonymous faces criticism in campaign against ISIS

Rudy Takala · November 23, 2015 5:50 pm

As the national counterintelligence executive, William Evanina has led the National Counterintelligence and Security Center since May 2014.

Intel chief: Biggest cyber target is infrastructure

Rudy Takala · November 20, 2015 4:15 pm

Despite the volume of activity, the U.S. is not prepared to attribute responsibility to China. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

Chinese hacking continues unabated, intel chief says

Rudy Takala · November 20, 2015 12:47 am

Sen. Rob Portman will not run for president, he said Tuesday. (AP Photo)

Senate panel threatens criminal action against website operator

Rudy Takala · November 19, 2015 7:47 pm

The "Liberty Through Strength Act," proposed by Sen. Tom Cotton on Monday, would extend the bulk surveillance program "until the president can certify that the new NSA collection system is as effective as the current system," or January 2017. (Graeme Jennings/Examiner file)

Senators line up in push to keep bulk surveillance

Rudy Takala · November 19, 2015 5:07 pm

Commission: Companies should be allowed to hack hackers

Commission: Companies should be allowed to hack hackers

Rudy Takala · November 19, 2015 1:55 am

"Once again, bulk collection is not the answer," saidÂ Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner, R-Wis. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Patriot Act author slams colleagues for ‘fear mongering’

Rudy Takala · November 18, 2015 8:10 pm

The attacks are the first wave promised in a French YouTube video the group posted on Sunday promising retaliation for the terrorist attacks in Paris.Â (Photo courtesy of screen shot.)

Hacker group waging cyber war on ISIS

Rudy Takala · November 18, 2015 7:52 pm