US government confirms election systems were targeted by hackers in 21 states
Tweet The Department of Homeland Security briefed officials from 21 US states who were believed to have been the target of hacking activities by foreign parties in the lead-up to the 2016 election. Read more… Neowin
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A NASA engineer and 10 others are taking the US government to court
Tweet With some help from ACLU, a NASA engineer and 10 others are suing Customs and Border Protection over “illegal” searches of electronic devices. Sidd Bikkannavar had his phone searched without warrant. Read more… Neowin
Read more...The Indian Government has blocked access to the Wayback Machine and hasn’t explained why
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Tweet A popular service named the Wayback Machine, which allows people to revisit thousands of old websites, has been blocked to many users in India. The block appears to have come from a government order. Read more… Neowin
Read more...UK Government to require registration of drones, owners to sit safety tests
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Tweet In a statement on its website, the UK Government has announced plans to require new drones heavier than 250 grams to be registered, with their owners obligated to sit safety awareness tests. Read more… Neowin
Read more...US government ends airline laptop ban
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Tweet In a statement on Monday, the TSA announced that it had lifted a ban that prohibited passengers on direct flights to the US from specific countries from carrying large electronic items in the cabin. Read more… Neowin
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