We make hackers safer by depriving targets of defensive weapons. It’s time for an online “stand your ground” law.
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Time For A Cyber ‘Stand Your Ground’ Law
Tag Archives: Internet
Chris Christie’s Curious Town Hall Habit
Many officials are abandoning the town hall meeting, but Chris Christie soldiers on.
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Google News Says Adios to Spain
A new law prompted Google to shut down its new service in Spain rather than pay royalties to publishers.
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Preventing A Sequel To Sony’s Hacking
Mysterious hackers attack Sony, while Obama plans to surrender U.S. internet governance. It’s less funny than it sounds.
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It Isn’t News; It’s Theft
Distributing hacked personal photos of celebrities isn’t journalism. It is trafficking in stolen goods, and reputable businesses will steer clear.
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‘Online Disinhibition’ Brings Out The Trolls
Most people offered online support to Robin Williams’ family, while a few trolls spewed hate. It’s the nature of the beast.
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Net Neutrality Does Not Equal Net Utility
If Internet service had been regulated as a utility in 1999, we would still probably connect with state-of-the-art dial-up.
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Policing ‘All The Unhappiness In The World’
News sites can prevent thoughtful comments from drowning in a tide of bile and spam, but it isn’t easy.
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Is It The National Surveillance Agency?
If the NSA really knew about Heartbleed two years before it was disclosed, we should rethink how we assign security duties.
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Nasdaq’s Long Comeback
We are on the cusp of putting the tech bubble behind us, but do investors remember its lessons?
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