America Today

By the People, for the People

Cybersecurity

Recent news

NYC Hospitals Face Backlash Over $4M Palantir Contract

Controversial data firm's ties to ICE and military raise privacy concerns for patient data

Renowned Security Expert Bruce Schneier Announces Packed 2026 Speaking Schedule

Schneier's engagements span AI, cybersecurity, and ethical tech issues across universities, industry summits, and leading conferences.

Laser Used to Disable Drones Triggers Airspace Closure in El Paso

Incident raises concerns about coordination between agencies in responding to drone threats

El Paso Airspace Closed After Counter-Drone Laser Incident

Authorities used a laser to disable Mexican cartel drones, leading to flight cancellations and questions about drone defense preparedness.

Airspace Closed Over El Paso Due to Counter Drone Technology

Sources say a laser-based system was used to disable a drone, leading to the temporary closure.

Amazon's Ring cancels partnership with Flock amid privacy concerns

The video doorbell company scrapped plans to integrate Flock's license plate reading technology into its Community Requests feature.

El Paso Airspace Closed After Drone Countermeasure Incident

Authorities used a laser to neutralize a drone threat, leading to flight cancellations and raising concerns about communication issues

Vertilocity Named to CRN's MSP 500 List for Fourth Consecutive Year

Leading managed IT and cybersecurity provider recognized in the Pioneer 250 category.

El Paso Airport Briefly Closed After Drone Incident

Customs and Border Protection used a military laser weapon to target a suspected cartel drone, leading to chaos and confusion.

Amazon's Ring Cancels Flock Partnership Amid Privacy Concerns

The video doorbell company cites underestimated time and resources needed for the integration.

Amazon's Ring Cancels Police Tech Partnership After Super Bowl Ad Backlash

The company faced criticism over a 'surveillance state' ad and its ties to a controversial security software firm.

Over 1,100 Apps Caught Secretly Tracking Seniors' Location Data

Smartphone apps are collecting and selling older adults' daily routines without their knowledge or consent.

iPhone's Lockdown Mode Blocks FBI Forensics After Seizure

Extreme security feature limits iPhone features to stop targeted attacks, even for law enforcement

Sex Toy Maker Tenga Discloses Customer Data Breach

Hacker accessed employee email account, exposing customer names, emails, and order details.

Evolving Counter-Drone Tech Lacks Foolproof Defense

Experts say no single solution can fully protect critical infrastructure from unauthorized drone flights.

Amazon Ring Cancels Flock Safety Partnership After Super Bowl Backlash

Ring says no customer videos were ever shared as it terminates planned integration with Flock Safety amid growing scrutiny.

North Dakota Cybersecurity Chief Urges Residents to Avoid Scams

New state leader John Rodenbiker says human error, not technology, is the biggest cybersecurity threat.

BetterWorld Technology Named to CRN's 2026 MSP 500 List

Certified B Corp Managed IT Provider Recognized Among Top Managed Service Providers in North America for Pioneer 250 Category

NAVIFOR Showcases Information Warfare Dominance at AFCEA WEST 2026

Vice Adm. Mike Vernazza, Commander of Naval Information Forces, highlights the Navy's information warfare capabilities and initiatives at the annual conference.

Red River Named to CRN's MSP 500 List For 2026 in the Elite 150 Category

Tech company recognized for its managed services expertise in AI, cloud, cybersecurity and more

More Tech news