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US defense secretary talks offensive cyber-weapons and bug-bounty

Secretary of Defense Carter came prepared to have a substantive conversation with attendees of the RSA Congress led by Kleiner Perkins partner Ted Schlein. Read More

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Microsoft's top lawyer defends encryption and Apple

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US Marshals warn of ongoing nationwide telephone scam

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Trump says ‘I’m changing’ H-1B position -- then says he isn’t

Early in his quest for the GOP nomination for president, Donald Trump promised major H-1B reforms. But Thursday night, he said he was "softening" his position. Read More

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UN human rights chief warns of worldwide privacy implications of Apple-FBI case

Apple got a shot in the arm in its dispute over helping the FBI crack an iPhone used by a terrorist, with the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein warning that an outcome against Apple will set an unwelcome precedent. Read More

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San Bernardino prosecutor raises concerns about ‘cyber pathogen’ in terrorist's iPhone

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