Digital Government

The FCC Chief Just Told the Cable Execs to 'Put Away Their Party Hats'

The chairman warned the industry it faces tough regulation should it abuse its newfound internet leeway.

Cybersecurity

How the NSA Undermines Cybersecurity to Protect You

As part of its push for mass surveillance, the spy agency has taken steps to sabotage cybersecurity.

Modernization

FCC Chief Vows No Internet 'Slow Lanes'

Tom Wheeler defends his proposed net-neutrality rules.

Digital Government

Former FCC Official to Head Cellphone Lobby

Meredith Attwell Baker will leave Comcast for the wireless group CTIA.

Digital Government

Google Knew About Heartbleed and Didn’t Tell the Government

Companies may hesitate to cooperate with the feds after NSA surveillance revelations, ACLU technologist says.

Cybersecurity

U.S. Promises Not to Sue Companies for Discussing Hacks

Feds want businesses to work together to thwart hackers -- and vulnerabilities like Heartbleed.

Digital Government

House Panel Votes to Halt Obama's Internet Power Transfer

Republicans worry Russia or China could seize control of the Internet.

Digital Government

Google to Obama: Leave Us Out of Your Spying Fight

Our data mining isn't like NSA surveillance at all, Silicon Valley says.

Cybersecurity

Court Upholds FTC's Power to Sue Hacked Companies

A federal judge rejects a bid from Wyndham Hotels to undercut federal authority over data security.

Digital Government

Republicans Fear Obama Will Let Russia Seize Internet Power

The administration insists no government will gain new influence over the Internet.

Modernization

Netflix's Net-Neutrality Plea Gets Rejected by the FCC

The government has a critical role in how networks connect to each other, it's just not a net neutrality issue, FCC chair says.

Digital Government

How the NSA Used a 'Loophole' to Spy on Americans

Obama's intel czar confirms targeting U.S. communications.

Modernization

Wi-Fi Is About to Get Faster

The FCC freed up more airwaves for wireless Internet traffic.

Cybersecurity

Microsoft Promises to Stop Reading Your Emails

The company backtracks after spying leads to FBI leaker.

Cybersecurity

Feds: Fandango Customers Were Vulnerable to Hackers, Identity Theft

The movie ticket company and a credit monitoring service settle FTC charges.

Digital Government

Boehner Supports End to NSA Mass Surveillance

The House speaker backs moderate legislation from the Intelligence Committee.

Digital Government

Why Obama and His NSA Defenders Changed Their Minds

It was a legislative deadline, not a religious conversion, that changed the president's posture.