May 16 Column: 5 reasons why health care is vulnerable to cyberattacks By John Halamka The past few days have been filled with reports about the ransomware impact on the UK National Health Service. Was the NHS specifically targeted? No. Was it uniquely vulnerable? Yes. Continue reading
May 16 Everything you need to know about the ‘WannaCrypt’ ransomware attack By Andrew Wagner While governments and corporations scramble to perform damage control for WannaCrypt ransomware, here’s what we know about the origins of this cyber attack, who might be to blame and what you can do to protect yourself. Continue reading
May 04 You know your password is terrible. Here’s how to fix it By Megan Squire, The Conversation The average Internet user has 19 different passwords for various accounts and websites. "Qwerty” and “123456 remain the most popular. To commemorate World Password Day, learn why these bad habits persist and how to choose more secure codes. Continue reading
May 01 Watch 7:32 How Instagram pictures the world By PBS News Hour A startup no longer, Instagram boasts 700 million monthly active users and counting. As it grows, the free, photo-sharing mobile app is grappling with how to innovate and stay relevant, as well as how to foster a safe community. But… Continue watching
Apr 27 Watch 7:40 FCC chair Ajit Pai explains why he wants to scrap net neutrality By PBS News Hour Ajit Pai, President Trump’s new FCC chairman, has plans to do away with net neutrality rules that have been in place for the last three years. Pai argues the rules are too burdensome and that they stifle innovation and competition. Continue watching
Apr 10 Watch 6:56 This university in Ghana focuses on critical thinking to change attitudes on corruption By PBS News Hour When Patrick Awuah -- a former Microsoft executive who was educated in the U.S. -- returned to his home country of Ghana, his goal of starting a software company was dashed by the lack of a qualified workforce. So instead… Continue watching
Apr 04 Watch 6:26 How will a new law blocking internet privacy rules affect you? By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Apr 03 Trump signs bill blocking Obama-era rule over online privacy By Darlene Superville, Associated Press After his press secretary blasted it as an example of rampant government overreach, President Donald Trump signed a bill into law Monday that could eventually allow internet providers to sell information about their customers' browsing habits. Continue reading
Mar 31 Before you lament the end of your internet privacy, read this By Iman Smith The GOP pushed a measure through the House this week that overturns Obama-era regulations intended to protect consumers’ data from being shared with advertisers without consent. If you’re reading this story on a computer or internet-connected device, that obviously includes… Continue reading
Mar 28 House sends bill to Trump blocking online privacy regulation By Kevin Freking, Associated Press The House voted to block online privacy regulations issued during the final months of the Obama administration, a first step toward allowing internet providers such as Comcast, AT&T and Verizon to sell the browsing habits of their customers. Continue reading