Tag: Technology

Report: Trump gives up his Android phone

Caitlin Yilek · January 20, 2017 3:47 am

Rep. Blake Farenthold has developed a reputation for leading on tech issues since joining Congress, especially on the side of privacy advocates. (Graeme Jennings/Washington Examiner)

Rep. Farenthold: ‘Nothing sticks to Clinton’

Rudy Takala · September 26, 2016 4:01 am

The Telegram messaging app allows users to encrypt text that self-destructs on a timer. (Chris Ratcliffe/Bloomberg)

Encryption turning into Congress’ unsolvable puzzle

Charlie Mitchell · September 19, 2016 4:01 am

Homeland Security Chairman Michael McCaul, R-Texas, will use the session to focus on the Department of Homeland Security's efforts to implement the Cybersecurity Act of 2015. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Russian hacks, encryption fight await Congress

Charlie Mitchell · September 6, 2016 4:01 am

The White House has created a blue-ribbon Commission on Enhancing National Cybersecurity that will produce recommendations for the next president.

Transition office opens for Obama cybersecurity initiatives

Charlie Mitchell · August 9, 2016 4:01 am

Alexander J. Fry is the president and principal security consultant of Strong Crypto Innovations. (Photo by Graeme Jennings/Examiner)

4 ways the government can improve its tech talent

Joana Suleiman · August 8, 2016 4:01 am

Hillary Clinton is surrounded by so many powerhouse speakers at the Democratic convention that it has some worried she's being overshadowed at her own event. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Will Clinton be overshadowed by her own convention guests?

Becket Adams · July 27, 2016 11:14 am

Ron Johnson faces a stiff re-election challenge in Wisconsin from former Sen. Russell Feingold (pictured), a Democrat who has opposed cyberlegislation on privacy grounds. (AP Photo/Scott Bauer)

Senate cyberhawks face tough re-election battles

Charlie Mitchell · July 25, 2016 7:30 pm

The cyber policy landscape felt decidedly unsettled and lawmakers weighed in on a variety of aspects before adjourning for seven weeks.

National Security

DHS panel cites growing collaboration with the private sector

Charlie Mitchell · July 20, 2016 6:17 pm

Sen. Tom Cotton, an Arkansas Republican, has retained a focus on an enduring American leadership around the globe in years to come. (Graeme Jennings/Washington Examiner)

Tom Cotton: ‘Deterrence, once lost, is very hard to regain’

Rudy Takala · June 27, 2016 4:01 am

The documents were posted to a Wordpress blog administered by "Guccifer 2.0," the hacker who allegedly penetrated both the DCCC and the DNC, as well as other affiliated organizations. (Wikimedia Commons)

The new weapon against hackers: Cybersecurity startups

Katie Nelson · June 27, 2016 4:01 am

National Security

House rejects effort to ban govt-mandated cellphone backdoors

Joel Gehrke · June 16, 2016 6:54 pm