Jul 23 U.S. attorney general says encryption on digital devices creates security risk By Tami Abdollah, Associated Press William Barr's comments at a cybersecurity conference mark a continuing effort by the Justice Department to push tech companies to provide law enforcement with access to encrypted devices and applications during investigations. Continue reading
May 29 Huawei asks court to rule U.S. security law unconstitutional By Yanan Wang, Associated Press Fighting to maintain its access to major markets for next-generation communications, Chinese tech giant Huawei is challenging the constitutionality of a U.S. law that limits its sales of telecom equipment. Continue reading
May 20 Huawei faces loss of some Google services after U.S. ban By Joe McDonald, Associated Press The Trump administration has targeted China's first global tech brand, ratcheting up disputes with Beijing over technology, trade and cyber-security. Continue reading
May 16 Facebook busts Israeli company's campaign to disrupt elections By Isabel Debre, Raphael Satter, Associated Press Facebook's head of cybersecurity policy told reporters that the tech giant had purged 65 Israeli accounts, 161 pages, dozens of groups and four Instagram accounts. Continue reading
May 16 U.S. and European officials bring charges in global malware case By Eric Tucker, Associated Press The malware enabled criminals from Eastern Europe to take remote control of infected computers and siphon funds from victims' bank accounts, and targeted companies and institutions across all sectors of American life. Continue reading
May 06 Microsoft offers software tools to secure elections By Frank Bajak, Associated Press Dubbed "ElectionGuard," the Microsoft kit will have early prototypes ready to pilot for next year's general elections. Continue reading
May 03 2020 campaigns grapple with how to manage cybersecurity By Colleen Long, Christina A. Cassidy, Associated Press Whether presidential campaigns have learned from the cyberattacks is a critical question ahead as the 2020 election approaches. Preventing the attacks won't be easy or cheap. Continue reading
Apr 24 Watch 7:31 Here's what voters are saying about 2020 election integrity The Mueller report continues to make headlines in Washington, as some Democrats talk impeachment and battle the Trump administration over additional investigations and subpoenas, but how prominent is the subject among voters outside D.C.? Judy Woodruff talks to Chris Buskirk… Continue watching
Mar 07 China tech company Huawei sues over U.S. security law By Joe McDonald, Associated Press Huawei is arguing a portion of this year's U.S. military appropriations act that bars the government and its contractors from using Huawei equipment is unconstitutional. Continue reading
Feb 18 China accuses U.S. of trying to block its tech development By Joe McDonald, Associated Press China's government on Monday accused the United States of trying to block its industrial development by alleging that Chinese mobile network gear poses a cybersecurity threat to countries rolling out new internet systems. Continue reading