British firm Gamma International was found hawking spyware to foreign intelligence services that installed onto users' computers via an iTunes security hole. The breach has been fixed, but documents indicate that the exploit was used to snoop on the email, Skype, and social media activities of users worldwide.READ»
While the world is debating what to do in Libya, the rebels have been getting technical--here's a look inside two mobile-phone networks created by the Libyan rebels to make calls without pesky surveillance and jamming. The best part? Local calls are free.READ»
Pirates off the Horn of Africa are turning to a sophisticated mix of weaponry, jerry-rigged GPS devices, and ingenious hacks of shipping-industry databases to hunt down prey.READ»
The Middle East continues to be a dangerous place, even on the Internet: Two regional powers have announced plans, including an army of "little hackers," to strengthen cyber-warfare capabilities.READ»
A research lab inside the U.S. Navy tasked with dreaming up the future of the armed force has been busy working on a new command center design. It's suitably high tech--and is undeniably influenced by Star Trek.READ»
American infantrymen could soon get a lot more fearsome in the field: The Army has just developed a rifle that will enable soldiers to attack around corners and inside trenches. The bullet itself doesn't curve--cool as that ...READ»
