Homeland Security freezes account linked to Bitcoin exchange
Queena Kim May 17, 2013
In a blow to the fledgling digital currency, U.S. government officials have frozen an account tied to the world's largest Bitcoin exchange.
Forget GPS jamming, drone 'spoofing' is all the rage
David Brancaccio Mar 11, 2013
For those who want to stop others from tracking their movement, GPS signals can be jammed -- albeit illegally. And now, GPS signals can also be 'spoofed.'
At Hagel hearings, 'green' Pentagon could make some lawmakers see red
Nancy Marshall-Genzer Jan 31, 2013
Lawmakers are likely to raise alternative fuel costs at Hagel confirmation hearing.
Java problems, Aaron Swartz's legacy, and Tactus's amazing keyboard
David Brancaccio Jan 15, 2013
Internet computing language Java may be leaving your computer vulnerable to hackers. Did overly-aggressive prosecutors drive software wunderkind Aaron Swartz to suicide? And, a look at a new technology that could change the future of keyboards and gaming controllers.
Is the airport pat-down coming to an end?
Tess Vigeland May 28, 2012
Maybe in the distant future. The Department of Homeland Security wants technology companies to design a scanning device that would replace the pat-down.
Monitoring your social media
Marc Sanchez Jan 13, 2012
Have you heard about the Twitters and Facebookies?
