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Federal Bureau of Investigation Director Kash Patel arrives to testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee in the Hart Senate Office Building on Sept. 16, 2025. Patel was questioned about last week’s assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk and his social media posts related to the FBI’s investigation of the shooting, as well as a lawsuit filed by former senior FBI officials who were terminated by Patel for what they claim are political reasons. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

Senators, FBI Director Patel clash over cyber division personnel, arrests

The contentious hearing focused on other subjects, but lawmakers still had cyber questions and accusations for the head of the bureau.

2 days ago By Tim Starks

Kash Patel, U.S. President Donald Trump’s nominee to be Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), arrives to testify during his confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

FBI nominee Kash Patel gets questions on cybercrime investigations, Silk Road founder, surveillance powers

Cyber otherwise wasn’t a big focus during the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Patel’s nomination to lead the bureau.

Jan 30, 2025 By Tim Starks

Sen. Richard Blumenthal speaks on July 11 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Bonnie Cash/Getty Images)

Sen. Blumenthal wants FCC to get busy on telecom wiretap security rules

The subcommittee chair said the FCC has the ability to act now in response to Salt Typhoon targeting the 2024 presidential campaigns.

Nov 19, 2024 By Tim Starks

WASHINGTON, DC – MAY 11: Ranking member Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) speaks with committee chairman Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) during a hearing of the Senate Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

Congress and intelligence officials spar over surveillance reforms

Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee remain unconvinced that existing reforms are sufficient to address abuse of surveillance authorities.

Jun 13, 2023 By Tonya Riley

Sens. Richard Blumenthal, left, and Lindsey Graham appear at a news conference in Washington, D.C., on March 8, 2018. (JIM WATSON / AFP via Getty Images)

EARN IT Act gets no changes to encryption language in Senate committee

The bill would remove legal liability immunity from tech platforms found in violation of laws regarding child sexual abuse materials. But civil society groups see a dangerous…

Feb 10, 2022 By Tonya Riley

Apple iPhone App Store — (Photo by Gado / Getty Images)

Security fears over antitrust legislation raise looming questions about a federal privacy law

Experts say not all of the tech companies' security concerns are unfounded.

Jan 24, 2022 By Tonya Riley

EARN IT act — Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., is a chief backer of the bill. (Getty Images)

Senate panel advances bill to combat child exploitation, but critics fear it could weaken encryption

Changes to the bill weren't enough to satisfy critics.

Jul 2, 2020 By Sean Lyngaas

Facebook intends to implement end-to-end encryption despite DOJ pressure

Two of the company's executives have written to the Department of Justice as Congress prepares to look closely at the issue.

Dec 10, 2019 By Shannon Vavra

Real-time bidding, a thriving ad targeting technique, is becoming a GDPR dilemma

U.S. advertisers spent an estimated $23.5 billion on the tactic last year, up from $6.4 billion in 2014.

May 21, 2019 By Jeff Stone

The updated export controls go further in forcing foreign companies that use U.S. chipset technology to get a license before selling that technology to Huawei. (Getty Images)

White House executive order sets path for ban on Huawei

President Donald Trump issued an executive order Wednesday intended to prevent U.S. companies from conducting business with the Chinese-based tech giant.

May 15, 2019 By Shannon Vavra