Scott Neuman
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As The Worm Turns: Cybersecurity Expert Tracks Blowback From Stuxnet
Friday, June 01, 2012
The computer worm that took down Iranian centrifuges turns out to have been made in the USA. Cyberthreat expert Eric Byres suspects the Iranians are trying to turn it back against the U.S.
For New Jersey Shoppers, No More Sales Tax Holiday On Amazon
Friday, June 01, 2012
Amazon has made a deal with New Jersey to build two distribution centers in exchange for collecting sales tax on purchases made there starting July 1, 2013. So why would it want to risk irking customers?
JPMorgan 'Rogue Trader' Losses Send Chills Through Markets
Friday, May 11, 2012
The largest U.S. bank lost $2 billion due to a single, London-based "rogue trader," the company's CEO admits.
Four Possible Post-Election Moves For Greece, France
Monday, May 07, 2012
After a weekend election that created even more potential uncertainty for both countries, observers weigh in on what could happen next.
Does Junior Seau's Death Point To A 'Chargers Curse'?
Thursday, May 03, 2012
The death of the former San Diego linebacker means eight members of the team that went to the Super Bowl in 1994 have now died — all before age 45.
Dismissed Agent 'Checked Out' Sarah Palin During Security Detail
Friday, April 20, 2012
One of three agents let go in the aftermath of the Colombia prostitution scandal had written under a photo of Palin on his Facebook page that he 'checking her out'.
Shuttle Discovery Arrives At Smithsonian; New York Readies For Enterprise
Thursday, April 19, 2012
The Intrepid Air and Sea Museum moves three aircraft off the flight deck to make room for the shuttle Enterprise.
Key Republican Hints At Broader Investigation Of Secret Service
Monday, April 16, 2012
Darrell Issa of California says Congress will "look over the shoulder" of the Secret Service as it investigates agents who allegedly hired prostitutes ahead of a summit in Colombia.
Shooting Renews Debate On Vigilance Vs. Action
Thursday, March 22, 2012
A neighborhood watch volunteer's fatal shooting of a Florida teenager raises questions about the risks involved when a community takes greater control over its own safety.
Officials Say Houston's Cause Of Death Will Take Time
Monday, February 13, 2012
Grammys honor Houston, as officials say singer's cause of death will have to wait toxicology reports that could take as much as two months.
Greeks Clash With Police Over Latest Austerity Measures
Monday, February 13, 2012
Riots break out after the Greek parliament passes harsh new austerity measures aimed at saving the country from default.
5 Questions, Answers About The Megaupload Case
Friday, January 20, 2012
The arrests in New Zealand of four people wanted by the U.S. for alleged online piracy raise a number of questions. NPR asks two experts for answers.
Captured Drone May Have Limited Benefit For Iran
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Tehran says it acquired "priceless technological information" after a CIA spy drone went down in Iran earlier this month. But defense experts say the pilotless craft, much like the U-2 spy plane shot down in the 1960s, may have more value as propaganda than as a treasure trove of technological secrets.
As Occupy Camps Close, What's Next For Movement?
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
One option is that it will move more fully onto college campuses. Another, potentially more intriguing possibility: The protest will move freely between "real" and "virtual" worlds, appearing en masse both online and in physical locations.
'Occupied' Cities Becoming A Big Problem For Mayors
Monday, November 07, 2011
The nationwide movement might target Wall Street and financial institutions, but it's playing out on the streets of big cities across America. This presents particular challenges for mayors, who are struggling to strike a balance between civil rights and law and order.
Are Crackdowns A Turning Point For Occupy Protests?
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Altercations in Atlanta and Oakland, Calif., between police and protesters affiliated with the Occupy Wall Street movement could be a critical test for the tactics of both the demonstrators and the authorities dealing with them, experts say.
U.S.: Iranians Paid Others To Kill Saudi Diplomat
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Part of Iran's military force was planning a bomb attack on Saudi Arabia's ambassador to the United States, the government says. One suspect was arrested last month; another remains at large in the Middle East.
Anonymous Comes Out In The Open
Friday, September 16, 2011
The cyberguerrilla group known for high-profile computer attacks on corporate and government targets is asking followers to put down their keyboards this weekend for a flesh-and-blood protest on Wall Street. But turning "hacktivism" to activism may prove difficult.