Perhaps the top cyber story of the week was U.S. Director of National Intelligence telling Congress that the United States is "under attack" as a result of ongoing Russian interference in U.S. politics. Other notable stories making the rounds include more bad press for Facebook, more debate about encryption, concern with Internet of things privacy and security, and news from … [Read more...] about ICYMI Cyber: Notable Cyber & Privacy Stories This Week
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#CoupWatch Headlines for 18 December 2017
Right wing media and politicians claim that opponents of President Donald Trump are orchestrating a coup d'etat. These claims are focused primarily on Special Counsel Robert Mueller's investigation and the FBI. They also sometimes point to the Clintons, former President Barack Obama, and the "deep state" and "liberals" generically as perpetrators of this supposed "soft … [Read more...] about #CoupWatch Headlines for 18 December 2017
#CoupWatch Headlines for 17 December 2017
Right wing media and politicians claim that opponents of President Donald Trump are orchestrating a coup d'etat. These claims are focused primarily on Special Counsel Robert Mueller's investigation and the FBI. They also sometimes point to the Clintons, former President Barack Obama, and the "deep state" and "liberals" generically as perpetrators of this supposed "soft … [Read more...] about #CoupWatch Headlines for 17 December 2017
Coup Watch: Is The United States On the Verge Of A Coup?
In recent weeks, I have seen several stories in which those on the right claim that the FBI and/or Special Counsel Robert Mueller are conducting a "soft coup" against President Trump. Though some have used this rhetoric in the past, it seems that it has migrated recently to more mainstream voices on the right, including former officials, Congressmen, and popular talking … [Read more...] about Coup Watch: Is The United States On the Verge Of A Coup?
Net Neutrality: FCC Echoes RT Criticism of Internet Companies
Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission made headlines today with his latest comments on net neutrality. The Trump-appointed FCC Chairman, Ajit Pai, criticized large internet companies like Google, Facebook, and Twitter for undermining a free and open internet and censoring conservatives online. His remarks were in response to criticism over the agency's plan to … [Read more...] about Net Neutrality: FCC Echoes RT Criticism of Internet Companies