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Vehicle tracking systems in new cars could soon become a reality, with the federal government requiring it and then potentially using the technology to tax and follow citizens. In just a few weeks federal officials may approve the GPS “safety ...

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and police have the capability to monitor our every move, and can do just that in at least one American city by taking advantage of citizens’ smartphone Wi-Fi capacity. It’s a technology that can ...

The documentary Take Back Your Power details not just the security concerns often associated with a smart grid system, but the battle being waged by common citizens who do not want the new techno gadgets installed at their homes. The ...

The United States Emergency Alert System (EAS) has “critical vulnerabilities” according to a recent review by IOActive, a security firm. The ability of the federal government to warn citizens about man-made and natural disasters is key to the survival of ...

There is a relatively new and emerging threat to the power grid – electric car charging stations. No, the gas pump alternatives will not drain too much juice from the frail infrastructure; the stations present a far more challenging problem. ...

Islamist hackers are preparing to launch “Operation USA” cyber attacks on American banks, governmental agencies, and various companies. The computer hackers stem from Maghreb and the other Middle Eastern nations, according to a release by the Department of Homeland Security. ...

You might not have heard about CISPA yet, but if the Fourth Amendment is important to you, then the time to fight back against the big brother intrusion is now. Also known as the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act, ...