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In the field of biological weapons, there is almost no prospect of detecting a pathogen until it has been used in an attack.
In the urgent aftermath of Sept. 11, 2001, with more attacks thought to be imminent, analysts wanted to use 'contact chaining' techniques to... →
The National Security Agency has broken privacy rules or overstepped its legal authority thousands of times each year since Congress granted the... →
The NSA is forbidden to 'target' American citizens, green-card holders or companies for surveillance without an individual warrant from a... →
Privacy and encryption work, but it's too easy to make a mistake that exposes you.
The NSA has different reporting requirements for each branch of government and each of its legal authorities.
The NSA's business is 'information dominance,' the use of other people's secrets to shape events.
The Obama administration has provided almost no public information about the NSA's compliance record.
A minimum precaution: keep your anti-malware protections up to date, and install security updates for all your software as soon as they arrive.
Dell fills its computers with crapware, collecting fees from McAfee and other vendors to pre-install 'trial' versions.
Governors normally have jurisdiction over public health emergencies, but a widespread biological attack would cross state boundaries.
Holding our own government to account for the use of its power is, in my view, the highest mission of a U.S. news organization.
I do read licenses, and they aggravate me, but a computer isn't much good without software. When I need a product, I hold my nose and click... →
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