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Darpa's Plan X Tech Visualizes Battle's Cyber Effects
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Darpa's Plan X Tech Visualizes Battle's Cyber Effects

The U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency's Plan X program aims to create technologies to help the Defense Department with cyberwarfare. 

FCC Begins Investigation Into Quality of Internet Download Speeds
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FCC Begins Investigation Into Quality of Internet Download Speeds

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission is investigating deals in which some companies have agreed to pay Internet service providers for faster video delivery...

Scotus to Weigh In on When Online Rants Become Criminal Threats
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Scotus to Weigh In on When Online Rants Become Criminal Threats

The US Supreme Court on Monday announced that it will consider a case involving a thorny free speech issue in the digital age: at what point does a statement made...

Online Marketing Schemes Can Still Lure Customers
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Online Marketing Schemes Can Still Lure Customers

Despite legislation and warnings, online consumers remain susceptible to post-transaction marketing schemes. 

At World Cup, Goal-Line Tech Causes Controversy
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At World Cup, Goal-Line Tech Causes Controversy

As all things that are meant to be infallible, new technology being used in the 2014 World Cup has caused a stir.

How to Watch the World Cup in the ­.s. Without Paying For Tv
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How to Watch the World Cup in the ­.s. Without Paying For Tv

Most of the world can watch the World Cup for free. Not so much in the U.S.

Fcc Unveils 'new Regulatory Paradigm' For Defeating Hackers
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Fcc Unveils 'new Regulatory Paradigm' For Defeating Hackers

The Federal Communications Commission is working to expand its role among federal agencies charged with protecting U.S. networks from cyberattacks. 

Guarding Against 'carmageddon' Cyberattacks
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Guarding Against 'carmageddon' Cyberattacks

Security researchers are developing tools and technologies to unite aspects of major traffic corridors and operate them as an integrated system. 

New Technology Aims to Rid World Cup of 'ghost Goals'
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New Technology Aims to Rid World Cup of 'ghost Goals'

In 1966, British soccer legend Geoff Hurst booted a right-foot shot against Germany in the World Cup championship game.

Nsf, Intel Labs Partner on Cyber-Physical Systems Security and Privacy
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Nsf, Intel Labs Partner on Cyber-Physical Systems Security and Privacy

The U.S. National Science Foundation and Intel Labs have partnered to support new approaches to securing current and emerging cyber-physical systems. 

Sound Clue in Hunt For Mh370
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Sound Clue in Hunt For Mh370

Researchers are exploring what may be the first promising lead in months in the search for the wreckage of Malaysian Airlines flight MH370.

If Robots Drove, How Much Safer Would Roads Be?
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If Robots Drove, How Much Safer Would Roads Be?

Human error is the culprit in 93 percent of automobile crashes—including the pileup last weekend that left Tracy Morgan in critical condition, caused, prosecutors...

Open Data Is Open For Business
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Open Data Is Open For Business

Open-data advocates say a multibillion-dollar industry could result from turning raw government data files into products for the public to consume or industries...

Researchers Propose Tactics for Ethical Use of Twitter Data
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Researchers Propose Tactics for Ethical Use of Twitter Data

Researchers have proposed guidelines to ensure data mined from Twitter feeds is obtained and used ethically. 

How Online 'chatbots' Are Already Tricking You
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How Online 'chatbots' Are Already Tricking You

Sometimes it's the promise of sex that fools you.

Cyberattack Insurance a Challenge For Business
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Cyberattack Insurance a Challenge For Business

Julia Roberts's smile is insured. So are Heidi Klum’s legs, Daniel Craig's body and Jennifer Lopez's derrière.

Paper Planes Transform Into Tiny Drones
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Paper Planes Transform Into Tiny Drones

It took Chuck Pell less than a minute to build his drone.

American Businesses in China Feel Heat of a Cyberdispute
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American Businesses in China Feel Heat of a Cyberdispute

A top Chinese general was in a combative mood as he presided recently over an international security forum at a historic hotel near the Forbidden City. Among the...

A Rare Look Inside the Air Force's Drone Training Classroom
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A Rare Look Inside the Air Force's Drone Training Classroom

Learning how to drop bombs and fire Hellfire missiles is more like sitting in a regular college classroom than you might expect.

Automating Cybersecurity
From ACM News

Automating Cybersecurity

If only computers themselves were smart enough to fight off malevolent hackers.
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