Tag: Rudy Takala

Lawmaker warns that FCC rules could crush political websites

Lawmaker warns that FCC rules could crush political websites

Rudy Takala · November 17, 2015 5:01 am

Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff spoke in strident support of the multi-stakeholder model.Â (Jussi Nukari/Lehtikuva via AP file)

Countries clash over who should run the Internet

Rudy Takala · November 16, 2015 5:01 pm

AÂ federal appeals court will hear oral arguments over a Federal Communications Commissions rule that critics say steals consumer protection authority from the Federal Trade Commission.Â (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Internet power struggle pits fed vs. fed

Rudy Takala · November 16, 2015 5:01 am

The federal "Cell-Site Simulator Act of 2015" would require officials at the state and federal level to get a warrant before using devicesÂ thatÂ collect data from both suspects and innocent bystanders by spoofing cell phone towers. (PA Wire via AP)Â

Privacy fears prompt congressional action

Rudy Takala · November 16, 2015 5:01 am

Next big cyberthreat: Punk teenagers

Rudy Takala · November 13, 2015 5:01 am

Report: Ubiquitous data collection is just getting started

Report: Ubiquitous data collection is just getting started

Rudy Takala · November 12, 2015 5:53 pm

"In my initial meetings with Beth Cobert, she has impressed me as a talented, qualified, and competent choice for OPM director," saidÂ House Oversight Chairman Jason Chaffetz.Â (AP File Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Obama set to appoint permanent OPM director

Rudy Takala · November 11, 2015 2:01 am

Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro MayorkasÂ will visit Beijing Nov. 12-13 to discuss cyberespionage, topics will include counterterrorism, transnational crime and Coast Guard conduct at sea.Â (AP Photo/John Locher)

U.S. begins prep work for meeting with Chinese over hacking

Rudy Takala · November 9, 2015 9:22 pm

In a Monday letter to all 24 federal agencies, the leaders of the House Oversight Committee said it wants to know which other agencies are using this technology, commonly known as "Stingray" technology that poses as cell phone towers. It was spearheaded by committee Chairman Jason Chaffetz, R-Utah, and Ranking Member Elijah Cummings, R-Md.Â (AP file photos)

Lawmakers expand probe into Obama’s warrantless surveillance

Rudy Takala · November 9, 2015 5:31 pm

FCC dismissed a petition asking websites to respect consumer requests not to have online activity tracked.Â (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma)

Feds rule in favor of snooping by tech giants

Rudy Takala · November 6, 2015 10:04 pm

"I would not characterize our first ministerial as any sort of deadline, and I think we will assess compliance with the written commitments as we go," Jeh Johnson said. (AP Photo)

U.S. will hold off on calling out Chinese over hacking

Rudy Takala · November 5, 2015 9:53 pm

The group did appear to access some sensitive information from FBI Deputy Director Mark Giuliano. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Teens hack FBI leader’s personal email

Rudy Takala · November 5, 2015 7:46 pm