Security
Wikipedia to File Lawsuit Challenging Mass Surveillance by NSA
The company are accusing the NSA of 'straining the backbone of democracy'.
Official Calls for a European Union Army
European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker says army needed to face up to Russia, other threats.
Russia Orders Surprise Test of Central Nuclear Base
Russia has been carrying out frequent tests and drills of its nuclear capabilities since pulling out of an inspection agreement with the U.S.
U.S. House Passes DHS Funding Bill With Only 75 Republican Votes
The President's executive action on immigration, which includes deportation relief for millions of illegal immigrants, will remain in place.
Snowden Ready to Return to U.S. if Promised Fair Trial, Lawyer Says
After years in Russia, Snowden may be ready to face trial in the U.S.
Last-Minute Funding Bill Fails in House Hours Before Expected DHS Shutdown
An estimated 85 percent of DHS workers will still report to work, though without pay.
Hours From Deadline, Still No Agreement to Avoid Homeland Dept. Shutdown
Obama's immigration policies in dispute.
Austria Bans Foreign Funding for Islamic Groups
The law also says that Muslims must use a standardised German Quran.
Western Intelligence Services Overwhelmed by Jihadist Propaganda
London schoolgirls' flight to Syria shows the failure of anti-piracy-style 'cat and mouse' monitoring of social media.
Lenovo Admits Preloading Laptops With 'Potentially Dangerous' Adware
Users complain they were not made aware of the the software that could be capable of collecting sensitive data.
An Unstable Greece Will 'Leave Europe Vulnerable to Terrorism'
Experts are concerned that negotiations over Greek debt are ignoring the country's strategic importance.
Meet Hello Barbie: A Wi-Fi Doll That Talks to Children
The latest version of the iconic toy can connect to the Internet, raising privacy concerns.
Companies 'Must See Cyber Attacks as Inevitable'
European corporations are 'a significant way away' from getting the problem under control.
Samsung TV Users Complain of Incessant Ads Inserted Into Movies
Unwelcome Pepsi advertisements interrupt movie-watchers programming.
Obama Responds to Drone Crashing at White House
The president admits the U.S. has failed to keep pace with the rapidly progressing technology.
Two-Foot Drone Crashes at the White House
Monday morning incident adds to the discussion of Secret Service gaffes.
Snowden on Cyberwar: America Is Its Own Worst Enemy
The former NSA contractor thinks the U.S. has been too focused on offensive capabilities.
Feds Settle Over Fake Facebook Profile Used in Drug Case
An upstate New York woman reached a settlement with the government after the DEA created a fake Facebook profile of her to nab drug dealers.
France Set to Announce New €400 Million Security Plan After Charlie Hebdo
According to French press both police and gendarmerie have requested more funding after the Paris attacks.
Shots Fired Near Vice President Biden's Delaware Residence Saturday Night
The vice president and his wife, Jill, were not at home, according to reports.
Belgium Arrests 15 Over Foiled Plot to 'Kill Police'
Some Jewish schools in Belgium and the Netherlands were closed, reflecting a heightening tensions in Europe.
19,000 French Websites (and Counting) Hacked Since Charlie Hebdo Attack
Groups of hackers have rendered tens of thousands of French websites unusable.
Europe 'Reacted Too Late' to Danger of Islamists Returning From Middle East
Security sources have warned that it might be too little too late in regard to these policies
Hacker Shows Fingerprints Can Be Re-created Using Photographs
"Starbug" was able to re-create the thumbprint of German Defense Minister Ursula von der Leyen using public photographs.
Lawsuit Claiming Facebook Scanned Private Messages to Better Target Ads Moves Forward
California judge rules the social network must go to court over controversial practice.
Make Way for Virtual Driver's Licenses
Iowa's idea for digitized licenses has raised a slew of privacy questions.
Sydney-Style Attack on UK Was 'Days Away', Says Police Chief
Prime minister David Cameron also warned parliament that there was a substantial threat from a 'lone-wolf'
Estonian Intelligence Charges Double Agent with Treason After Spying for Russia for 15 Years
Former CAPO agent Uno Puusepp has been unveiled as a double agent for Russia's FSB
U.S. Invokes 18th Century Law to Compel Apple to Hand Over Customer Data
Can U.S. courts order tech companies to target customers with spyware?