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Archives for December 2014

Technology
The Sony hack: how it happened, who is responsible, and what we’ve learnedThe Sony hack: how it happened, who is responsible, and what we’ve learned
Technology

Hackers have stolen millions of documents from Sony Pictures, a major Hollywood studio. Here’s what you need to know.

By Timothy B. Lee
North Korea
North Korea behind Sony hack, official US investigation findsNorth Korea behind Sony hack, official US investigation finds
North Korea

A US government investigation blames North Korea for the Sony hack.

By Zack Beauchamp
Culture
Sony hackers imply threats of physical terrorismSony hackers imply threats of physical terrorism
Culture

Those behind the Sony hack have graduated from threatening to release more information to threats of terrorism.

By Kelsey McKinney
Cybersecurity
Why we shouldn’t be surprised hackers could get into Sony’s networkWhy we shouldn’t be surprised hackers could get into Sony’s network
Cybersecurity

A security expert argues that most corporate networks are vulnerable to hacking.

By Timothy B. Lee
Technology
New Relic and Hortonworks Surge in Big Data IPOsNew Relic and Hortonworks Surge in Big Data IPOs
Technology

Two big pops for companies backed by the venture capitalist Peter Fenton.

By Arik Hesseldahl
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
Boston Researcher Cynthia Breazeal Is Ready to Bring Robots Into the Home. Are You?Boston Researcher Cynthia Breazeal Is Ready to Bring Robots Into the Home. Are You?
Technology

The MIT researcher has dedicated her career to building robots that can perceive and emulate emotion.

By James Temple
Technology
Blackphone Adds Secure App Store to Its Privacy-Centric SmartphoneBlackphone Adds Secure App Store to Its Privacy-Centric Smartphone
Technology

The Android phone will also gain “spaces” where users can securely separate their work and personal apps, content and services.

By Ina Fried
Culture
Hackers revealed Sony Pictures’ real secret — media companies are really boringHackers revealed Sony Pictures’ real secret — media companies are really boring
Culture

Here is how the company is still making money off Saving Silverman — a movie you probably forgot existed.

By Emily St. James
Culture
The Sony Pictures hack is a big deal. Here’s why.The Sony Pictures hack is a big deal. Here’s why.
Culture

Mountains of private data were stolen from the company by hackers who may have been working for North Korea.

By Emily St. James
Cybersecurity
Very scary new report says Iranian hackers took control of entire airport security systemsVery scary new report says Iranian hackers took control of entire airport security systems
Cybersecurity

Hackers infiltrated and seized security measures, including gate controls, in at least three countries.

By Max Fisher
Technology
Sprint’s Crazy “Cut Your Bill in Half” Promo Actually Saves Customers 20 PercentSprint’s Crazy “Cut Your Bill in Half” Promo Actually Saves Customers 20 Percent
Technology

That’s because customers still have to pay to lease or buy a new phone.

By Ina Fried
Technology
Two of Peter Fenton’s Startups -- Hortonworks and New Relic -- Will Go Public Next FridayTwo of Peter Fenton’s Startups -- Hortonworks and New Relic -- Will Go Public Next Friday
Technology

On paper, the venture capitalist stands to make nearly $350 million in a single day.

By Arik Hesseldahl