Tag: Technology

FBI Director Christopher Wray said the FBI does not want a "back door" to devices, but tech industry representatives and civil liberties groups believe that is exactly what the FBI is asking for. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Ending the stalemate over encrypted communications

Charlie Mitchell · January 23, 2018 5:01 am

Silicon Valley at the Intersection of Facebook and the iPhone

Irwin M. Stelzer · January 13, 2018 10:05 am

FBI Director Christopher Wray is set to testify before the House Judiciary Committee Thursday morning on a wide range of issues. ( AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

FBI lacks ‘technical ability’ to crack most smartphone encryption

Pete Kasperowicz · December 7, 2017 5:01 am

"When you shoot dozens of innocent American citizens, we want law enforcement to investigate your communications and stored data," Rosenstein said Thursday, adding, "There are things that we need to know." (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Rod Rosenstein criticizes tech companies for phone encryption

Kelly Cohen · November 9, 2017 3:19 pm

Apple and other major technology companies say creating a "back door" around encryptions can allow bad guys to hack and steal information and content. (Louis DeLuca/The Dallas Morning News via AP)

FBI can’t get into Texas church shooter’s phone, setting up possible encryption showdown

Kelly Cohen · November 7, 2017 6:53 pm

Law enforcement refers to such communications as "going dark," and has complained that the tech community's products outstrip the government's ability to gain access in criminal probes and intelligence activities.

Tech sector holds firm as DOJ insists on ‘strong encryption’

Charlie Mitchell · October 16, 2017 4:01 am

Afternoon Links: Apple’s Latest Overhyped Device, Rental Fish, and Boycotting the NFL

Jim Swift · September 12, 2017 8:14 pm

Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein said "legislation may be necessary" if technology companies don't help the federal government access their data. (AP Andrew Harnik)

Justice Department: ‘Legislation may be necessary’ if companies do not turn over data

Kelly Cohen · August 30, 2017 8:33 pm

A Black Hat tech associate works in the network operating center during the Black Hat information security conference at Mandalay Bay on Wednesday in Las Vegas. Against a backdrop of cyberattacks that have grown into full-fledged sabotage, Facebook chief security officer Alex Stamos brought a sobering message to hackers and security experts in attendance. (Richard Brian/Las Vegas Review-Journal via AP)

Tech community confronts cyber policy at Black Hat

Charlie Mitchell · August 2, 2017 2:26 pm

Watchdog group wants all communication being sent through an encrypted smartphone app. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Energy and Environment

Judicial Watch sues EPA over use of software to undermine Trump

John Siciliano · April 12, 2017 9:37 pm

As a democratic government, Britain cannot afford to alienate its population. (iStock)

Beltway Confidential

Thanks to the Islamic State, the UK government is going to war with US social media companies

Tom Rogan · March 27, 2017 9:41 pm

How One Company’s Perfidy Makes Your Cell Phone More Expensive Than It Should Be

Ike Brannon · February 22, 2017 3:00 pm