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DHS Seeks Advice on Building a Cyber-Attack Database

The Department of Homeland Security admits there could be drawbacks to the idea, including a spike in the cost of insurance.

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The Dark Web Is Too Slow and Annoying for Terrorists

For starters, a site on the dark web doesn’t do what jihadis need it to do: get their message out.

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Why the Military Can’t Go After Iran for Hacking Your Dam

Seven Iranians have been charged with cyber crimes in a case that reveals the limits of U.S. power.

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US Intelligence Wants Computers That Spot Fake Fingerprints

Researchers at the Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Agency aim not only to spot prosthetic thumbs, it will also learn to predict attacks never seen before.

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Are These Syrian Hackers Cyber Warriors, or Just Thieves?

The FBI added two Syrian hackers to its most-wanted list for cybercriminals, a project that's only been running since 2013 and includes individuals from China, Russia and Eastern Europe.

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How Facial Recognition Might Stop the Next Brussels

Keeping terrorists away from crowded spaces requires recognizing them before they get there, which is no easy task.

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Pyongyang Forecast: More Missiles Through May

North Korea's recent launches display modest technological achievements, but that’s not why they’re flying.

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VIDEO: The Future of War Conference 2016

On land or sea, from Raqqa to Russia: watch videos from the 2nd annual Future of War conference presented by Defense One, New America, and Arizona State University

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Pentagon Mapmakers Are Using Social Media to Chart Syrians' Exodus

Officials admit the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency's approach has its limitations.

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Skunk Works Chief: How To Keep America’s Airborne Advantage

Regular updates to the F-22 and F-35, says Lockheed’s Weiss, plus a deep commitment to chasing the game-changing tech of the future.

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The Pentagon Wants to Buy That Bomb You’re Building in the Garage

DARPA will pay tinkerers to weaponize off-the-shelf items — in hopes of defending against such hacks.

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F-35 Chief: Think Very, Very Hard Before Making Another Joint Fighter

Lt. Gen. Chris Bogdan has a bit of advice for Air Force and Navy leaders envisioning their next tactical aircraft.

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Let’s Talk About the Federal Drones Flying Over US Soil

An alphabet soup’s worth of government agencies are exercising their ability to look down on ordinary citizens.

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The Ukrainian Blackout and the Future of War

The world’s first cyber-caused electricity blackout shook security experts around the globe. Here’s what it means for keeping the lights on.

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So That Thumbprint Thing on Your Phone Is Useless Now

Researchers found a cheap, easy way to copy your fingerprints a few months after millions of Americans had theirs stolen by hackers.

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Thanks, America! How China's Newest Software Could Predict, Track, and Crush Dissent

Armed with data from spying on its citizens, Beijing could turn 'predictive policing’ into an AI tool of repression.

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Pentagon Launches First-of-Its-Kind Bug Bounty Program

The idea is to find and fix vulnerabilities before the bad guys do. Certain restrictions apply.

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Pentagon Googles 'Innovation,' Taps Eric Schmidt

Alphabet's executive chairman will lead new advisory board that aims to help DoD be more like Silicon Valley.

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We’re On the Same Side, Carter Tells Silicon Valley

As the FBI-vs.-Apple battle heats up, the defense secretary makes his own pitch to the tech industry.