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Is Your Medical Data Safe?
By Margaret Rock
The theft of about 780,000 online medical records by unknown hackers from state computers in Utah is sounding alarm bells about the protections of sensitive data.
Why Hackers Hit India
By Kendra Srivastava
Anonymous hackers darkened several Indian government websites, retaliating against the country's censorship practices in its continued crusade for a free Internet.
Smartphones in Prison: The New File in the Cake
By Sandy Fitzgerald
Prisoners behind bars are cut off from the rest of the world, except for the occasional visit and some mailed-in letters. But the same tools people "on the outside" use to communicate with each other -- cell phones and tablets -- are finding their ways into prisons.
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Is Your Medical Data Safe?
Fri May 18, 2012 11:49 am | By Margaret Rock
The theft of about 780,000 online medical records by unknown hackers from state computers in Utah is sounding alarm bells about the protections of sensitive data.
Why Hackers Hit India
Thu May 17, 2012 11:02 am | By Kendra Srivastava
Anonymous hackers darkened several Indian government websites, retaliating against the country's censorship practices in its continued crusade for a free Internet.
Sexting or Sexual Harassment: How Far Is Too Far?
Wed May 16, 2012 1:36 pm | By Kate Knibbs
Young girls are regularly pressured to send nude pictures or record sexual acts, according to a U.K. report, illustrating how technology can push harassment to new mediums.
How Cyber-Hacks Are Hurting Small Businesses
Wed May 16, 2012 9:12 am | By Kendra Srivastava
Cyber-attacks on small businesses are repelling customers and costing a fortune, leaving owners with tough choices on how to strengthen their online defenses against increasingly common security breaches.
Smartphones in Prison: The New File in the Cake
Mon May 14, 2012 1:58 pm | By Sandy Fitzgerald
Prisoners behind bars are cut off from the rest of the world, except for the occasional visit and some mailed-in letters. But the same tools people "on the outside" use to communicate with each other -- cell phones and tablets -- are finding their ways into prisons.
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Why the Kindle Fire Is Toast
Fri May 04, 2012 11:52 am | By Kate Knibbs
Amazon is banking on a 10-inch tablet to gain market share, but it may be too little, too late, as the Kindle continues to lose its footing.
Why the U.S. Needs a Better Emergency Network
Thu May 03, 2012 3:05 pm | By Kate Knibbs
Phones come in handy in a crisis, as long as they work, and Japan is striving to build networks that work in the most extreme of conditions.
Malware: The Threat to Google's Android Empire
Thu May 03, 2012 2:33 pm | By Joe Arico
A new virus is infecting Android devices, the latest in a persistent threat to Google's operating system.
Why Facebook Is More Dangerous Than You Think
Thu May 03, 2012 12:39 pm | By Kate Knibbs
Facebook is keeping tabs on users beyond what they may expect, Consumer Reports discovered, highlighting how people like insurers and burglars can exploit the activity feed.
Is BlackBerry 10 Too Little, Too Late?
Wed May 02, 2012 1:49 pm | By Sandy Fitzgerald
Research in Motion is pinning its hopes for a rebound on its BlackBerry 10 platform, but no matter how good the system is, it may be too late to save the troubled Canadian company.
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Why Hackers Can't Overthrow the Music Industry
Fri Apr 20, 2012 1:50 pm | By Kate Knibbs
Hacker group Anonymous is setting its sights on the music industry, promising a major shakeup in the works -- but will its efforts yield real changes?
How Police Foil Food Trucks With Facebook
Tue Apr 17, 2012 12:51 pm | By Kate Knibbs
Police are using Facebook and Twitter to bust street food vendors in Chicago, demonstrating law enforcement's increasing savvy with social media to track suspects -- even delicious ones.
Can Technology End Traffic Jams?
Tue Apr 17, 2012 10:36 am | By Kate Knibbs
Automakers are pushing for increased wireless connectivity to solve traffic problems, underscoring how mobile technology is angling to change driving culture.
Turkish Pianist Faces Prison for Tweets
Thu Apr 12, 2012 3:23 pm | By Kendra Srivastava
A Turkish pianist is facing prison time for anti-Muslim tweets, raising questions over the state of religious and Internet freedoms in less than secular countries.
Maryland to Employers: Stop Asking for Facebook Passwords
Tue Apr 10, 2012 3:24 pm | By Kate Knibbs
Maryland banned employers from asking for Facebook passwords, setting a legal privacy precedent with the potential to influence other states.
