Security
We Can't Get Our Heads Around Cyberattackers
Hacking comes from no identifiable subgroup. No specific actor is responsible.
As Hollande Exits, Five Things To Remember Him For
Hollande's five-year tenure polarized French society and left him with the worst approval ratings in French history.
Russia Hit Hard in Global Ransomware Attack
The Russian Interior Ministry confirmed the government was among the thousands hit by an attack that used NSA tools.
Sci-Fi Holographic Messages Edge Closer to Reality
Scientists have created holograms that can change from one image to another by stretching it.
Bank Employs Guards to Protect ATMs From Explosions
Criminals blew up 79 ATMs across the country in 2016.
FBI, NSA Directors to Testify About Russia
The hearing on Thursday will be the first since March 20, when Comey confirmed the FBI's investigation into Russia's election tampering and possible collusion with Trump associates.
Poll Finds French Voters Skeptical of Macron and Le Pen
Polls predict Macron, a former economy minister, will win the May 7 run-off with about 59-60 percent. But the momentum has recently been with Le Pen, who has clawed back about five percentage points over the past week.
Egypt Steps up Security as Pope Heads to Cairo
Shops have been closed around the pope's residence and the only public mass will be held in a military-run stadium.
Korea 'On Brink Of War' Says Putin's Security Chief
Russia's Security Council chief accused external powers of pushing Pyongyang and Seoul toward war.
Anti-Semitism Surges in U.K., Declines in France
Discrimination against the Jewish community decreased by 61 percent in France in 2016.
U.N. Condemns North Korea Launch after U.S.-Russia Spat
The 15-member U.N. Security Council condemned North Korea's failed missile launch, but Russia got its way by arguing for the possibility of dialogue.
How Israel Is Increasingly Privatizing the Occupation
In Israel and the West Bank, private security guards are increasingly common, from tightly patrolled government buildings to illegal Jewish settlements.
Iraq's Unlikely Love Affair With Cuddly Canines
For years, many Iraqis considered dogs to be unclean. Now, these fleabags are beloved—and not just for security.
Palm Beach County Can't Just Tax Mar-a-Lago
A commissioner says Palm Beach County could not tax President Donald Trump's resort via a simple vote.
Armed Air Marshals Train First New Recruits in Years
The Federal Air Marshal Service has so far managed to evade budget cuts proposed by President Trump.
Trump Removes Bannon From National Security Council
Trump's national security adviser HR McMaster is now in charge of the committee and added some new members.
German Military Launches New Cyber Warfare Division
Germany inaugurated its new Cyber and Information Space Command, a military division tasked with defending against and waging electronic warfare.
Vote to Gut Internet Privacy Rules Provokes Backlash
"Congress should know by now that when you come for the internet, the internet comes for you," one critic said.
NATO Sets Over $3 Billion for Cybersecurity, Satellites
NATO has planned to spend over $3.2 billion on a large boost to the 28-member military alliance's electronic and satellite communication defense systems.
Britain to Review Parliament Security After Attack
Authorities won't confirm nor deny reports that a gate was left undefended while a policeman was being helped.
Why the Police Reacted Quickly In London Yesterday
The U.K. has been on 'severe alert' since 2014, meaning an attack is highly likely.
Tim Farron Praises Police After London Attack
The Liberal Democrat leader was part of a group of MPs on the scene during the attack.
Britain Issues Laptop, Tablet Ban on Certain Flights
The ban follows a similar U.S. order and was announced Tuesday.
U.S. Bans Electronics For Travelers From 10 Airports
The TSA's emergency amendment applies to devices larger than cell phones and smartphones.
Homeland Security Solicits Border Wall Proposals
Document says designs cannot be less than 18 feet and should include features to prevent climbing or digging.
Armed Student Opens Fire at French High School
The assailants may have been students targeting the headmaster, according to reports.
Barack Obama? He's Golfing on Surprise Trip to Hawaii
The former president was also spotted ordering steak at his favorite Oahu restaurant, Buzz' Steakhouse in Kailua.
Researchers Show Hackers Could Hijack WhatsApp Accounts
The popular messaging apps have closed the hole that left users' accounts open to being taken over by hackers.
Trump Travel Ban Weakens U.S.: Foreign Policy Experts
Veterans of multiple presidential administrations, including John Kerry and Madeleine Albright, write that the revised order reinforces ISIS propaganda to disaffected Muslims.
German Police Seal Off Shopping Mall, Suspecting Attack
Police said they had "serious indications from security sources" that there could be an attack.