ComputingApril 15, 2016
Why We Know Whether a Swallow Is Frightened in a Storm [Excerpt]
What really happens on the Animal internet
Internet
ComputingApril 1, 2016
It's the Designers' Fault, Not Yours
Tech doesn't have to be confusing. Some simple changes could make digital media easier to use
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ComputingMarch 29, 2016
Hacking Health Care Records Reaches Epidemic Proportions
With 3.5 million records already compromised in 2016, the health care industry has averaged close to four data breaches per week
ComputingMarch 23, 2016
The Most Vulnerable Ransomware Targets Are the Institutions We Rely On Most
Many vital public institutions such as hospitals and fire stations lack cybersecurity to ward off popular malware
ComputingMarch 9, 2016
Why We Need Encryption
What role does encryption play in the political arena?
TechnologyFebruary 25, 2016
Apple Defiant as FBI iPhone Deadline Approaches
The company is standing firm against the U.S. Justice Department as other iPhone-related cases wait in the wings
PolicyFebruary 1, 2016
When Will We Be Able to Vote Online?
Other countries are bringing the democratic process to the digital age—but challenges remain
PolicyFebruary 1, 2016
The Challenges of Digital Voting
Information security expert Avi Rubin explains why we won't be voting on our smartphones anytime soon
TechnologyJanuary 28, 2016
CSI: Cyber-Attack Scene Investigation--a Malware Whodunit
Although the method of a hack attack can be deciphered, the culprits often remain a mystery
TechnologyJanuary 20, 2016
Star Wars Terms among 2015's Worst Passwords
In general, people tend to use passwords that are so common and easily guessable as to be nearly worthless in practice
TechnologyJanuary 15, 2016
Wikipedia Turns 15 [Q&A]
What does the future hold for the world’s largest online encyclopedia?
ElectronicsJanuary 8, 2016
Bright Idea? Talk to Your Lightbulb to Control Your House
A closer look at the Sengled Voice bulb at the 2016 Consumer Electronics Show