Plans to authorise mass data collection and hacking by Britain’s spies do not do enough to protect privacy, a watchdog has warned. The extent of the intelligence agencies’ computer and…
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GCHQ-developed phone security 'open to surveillance'
A security researcher has said software developed by the UK intelligence agency GCHQ contains weaknesses making it possible to eavesdrop on phone calls. By Chris Baraniuk, Technology reporter The security…
GCHQ-developed phone security 'open to surveillance'
A security researcher has said software developed by the UK intelligence agency GCHQ contains weaknesses making it possible to eavesdrop on phone calls. By Chris Baraniuk, Technology reporter The security…
Paris attacks: Silicon Valley in crosshairs over encryption
Grief over the Paris attacks will soon make way to demands for action. Dave Lee North America technology reporter As well as increased military activity, and the controversial suggestions to…
Islamic State is plotting deadly cyber-attacks - George Osborne
Islamic State militants are trying to develop the ability to launch deadly cyber-attacks on UK targets such as air traffic control or hospitals, Chancellor George Osborne has said. He is…
Cost concerns over web spying proposals
UK MPs are investigating what it will cost ISPs to meet government proposals to log where Britons go online. The House of Commons Science and Technology committee is looking at…