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Defense And Security Archive

Archives for December 2014

Technology
The dark web: what it is, how it works, and why it’s not going awayThe dark web: what it is, how it works, and why it’s not going away
Technology

The internet’s underworld allows people to buy drugs and download child pornography.

By Timothy B. Lee
Cybersecurity
German investigation says the NSA probably didn’t tap Merkel’s phone after allGerman investigation says the NSA probably didn’t tap Merkel’s phone after all
Cybersecurity

The document that the allegation was based on may not be authentic at all.

By Max Fisher
Technology
7 internet policy ideas that everyone can agree on7 internet policy ideas that everyone can agree on
Technology

Policy wonks are locked in a bitter fight over net neutrality, but there are other areas where common-sense tech policy reforms have broad support.

By Eli Dourado and Danielle Kehl
Technology
The military is trying to make soldiers stronger, smarter, and more amphibiousThe military is trying to make soldiers stronger, smarter, and more amphibious
Technology

How much can the natural capabilities of the body and mind be extended?

By Susannah Locke

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