Mixed result for FCC sees Court of Appeal uphold its repeal of Obama’s Net Neutrality Laws, but US states are allowed own laws
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US ISPs Could Sell User Data If Obama’s Internet Privacy Rules Are Challenged
Strict privacy rules for American ISPs may be overturned after Republican senator resolution
Tech Quiz Of the Week: Obama And Technology
QUIZ: What do you know about outgoing President Barack Obama and his relationship with tech?
‘Russian Malware’ Hits US Electric Company As Tensions Rise
A Vermont electric utility found code connected with the alleged Russian hacking campaign on its network
White House Breach Blamed On Russian Hackers
The White House network breach was carried out by hackers “likely working” for the Russian government
US Navy Cybersecurity Chief Michael Rogers To Be New Head Of NSA
Vice-Admiral Michael Rogers nominated by President Obama to take NSA role
US ‘Investigating Military Officer Over Stuxnet Leaks’
US has never admitted to making Stuxnet, but is still investigating those who leaked information on the malware
Cyber Cold War: US And Russia Set Up Emergency Hotline
Obama and Putin making like it’s 1963
President Obama Signs Cyber-Security Executive Order
Analysts have welcomed Obama’s signing of an executive order to protect critical infrastructure from cyber attack
Obama Victory Tweet Breaks Record
A Tweet by the campaign staff of US president Barack Obama became the most-retweeted Twitter post in history, surpassing a record previously set by Justin Bieber
Survey: IT Professionals Back Obama
President Obama still has the support of professionals in the IT industry, according to a new survey, but this has dropped from four years ago
Obama Releases Bill Of Rights Proposal For Online Privacy
A US privacy bill proposed by President Obama will give Web surfers access to their data and an online tracking opt-out
SOPA Is Gone But The US Internet Dictatorship Is The Real Problem
SOPA may have gone but there are still laws and policies which impose US standards on the rest of the world, says Eric Doyle
US Debt Debate Prompts IT Spending Warning
Forrester is warning of a possible IT spending slowdown due to the ongoing US deficit debate
Anonymous Attacks Monsanto, Steals Employee Data
Anonymous releases information stolen from Monsanto as the US Senate addresses cyber-security issues
Secret Service Investigates Fake Obama Twitter Post
The Secret Service is looking for the hackers who used a Fox News Twitter Account for the Obama death Tweet
US Plans Investment In Building Secure Smart Grid
The White House announced a smart grid proposal, as a PwC report underscored threats facing utility firms
White House Publishes Cyber Security Plans
Obama administration sets out how to protect critical infrastructure, and calls for a data breach notification law
Obama Talks Jobs After Wining And Dining IT Leaders
President Obama pushed for job creation and eduction after a dinner date with IT industry leaders
US Government Calls For Identity Ecosystem
The Obama administration has outlined plans for a private sector-led identity system intended to reduce fraud
FCC Sparks New US Net Neutrality Row
The FCC’s proposed “rules” for an open Internet have re-ignited an ideological firestorm over intervention
Big Brother Fears As Obama Seeks Internet Wiretap Law
The Obama administration is reportedly working on legislation that will make it easier for the United States to ‘wiretap the Internet’
Cameron Pleads With Obama Over McKinnon Extradition
President Obama will “follow the law” despite pleas from David Cameron over the extradition of hacker Gary McKinnon