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White House nominates venture capitalist as new FCC chairman
Venture capitalist and former CTIA CEO Tom Wheeler has been nominated to take over for Julius Genachowski at the FCC.
Don't trust Apple, Verizon with your data, says EFF's privacy report
In its latest report, the U.S. privacy and civil liberties group warn that some companies should not be trusted with your data — but some should, and actively fight on the user's behalf.
Google reports more government removal requests 'than ever before'
Google's latest Transparency Report tracked sharp increases in removal requests from government agencies -- especially in Russia and Brazil.
Global forces changing rules of India's outsourcing game
Citibank's proposed on-site mandate and the likely changes to U.S. immigration laws suggest the global outsourcing landscape may change forever, possibly hurting India's booming IT industry.
Anonymous calls for blackout against CISPA; a pity it won't work
We may all wail and gnash our teeth, but without the backing of tech firms, we've lost the case.
How to join today's April 22 CISPA protest
CISPA now goes to the Senate: it facilitates unfettered, closed-door sharing of private data with government agencies. April 22 has been declared a day of CISPA protest; here's what to do.
Chris Wysopal, Veracode: U.S. Government worst at data security
One of America's most respected security researchers discloses that the U.S. Government's data security practices are shockingly negligent. This is what CISPA supporters don't want us to know.
Under CISPA, Google, Facebook, Twitter, Microsoft, others can't promise to protect your privacy
An amendment to CISPA failed to pass. This now means major tech and Web companies will be disallowed under law to promise to protect your privacy.
Justice Dept: US spectrum sale must encourage competition
The Justice Department has degreed that the FCC's sale of spectrum has to consider smaller wireless carriers.
US, China to form cybersecurity working group
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry say both countries agree swift action is needed to boost cybersecurity efforts and bilateral cooperation, while his counterpart Wang Yi say this will increase mutual trust.
What is CISPA, and what does it mean for you? FAQ
Dubbed as one of the most privacy infringing pieces of legislation ever to have hit the Capitol, what exactly is CISPA, and how does it affect you?
56 percent of all patent lawsuits are made by patent trolls
According to a new, comprehensive report by Lex Machina, more than half of all patent lawsuits in the US now come from patent trolls.
Obama budget signs cybersecurity as a top priority
Will increased governmental spending be enough to lessen the risks of cyberattacks?
Chinese security concerns scares away investors
What will the long-term effects of cybersecurity worries be?
US comes under fire over 'discriminatory' cybercrime law
Officials have criticized a new law aimed at improving national security, labeling it "discriminatory" against Chinese firms.