Author Archive
Science & Tech
Worrying About Cyber War Is Making Us Less Safe
Here’s why hype makes for bad policy. By Leo Mirani
Ideas
Afghanistan’s Rising Export Is Not Opium – It’s Telecoms
Roshan Telecom is Afghanistan’s newest growing export, giving hope that the war-torn nation can move beyond opium and rebuild its economy. By Leo Mirani
Science & Tech
How to Buy Cyber Weapons From Cyber Arms Dealers
An American security firm found that a seemingly disparate group of cyberattacks came from the same source. By Leo Mirani
Science & Tech
Pakistan's Solution to Terrorism: Ban Skype
A southern province in Pakistan is banning voice-messaging services for three months 'because terrorists are using them.' By Leo Mirani
Science & Tech
Why Britain's New Cyberwar Capabilities May Just Be Political Posturing
It'll be a while before London builds an army of hackers. For now, its just another proposal from Whitehall. By Leo Mirani
Business
Wanted: A New Privacy Officer at the NSA
Candidates for the new NSA position must be highly regarded in the privacy and civil liberties community and would be paid $173,000 a year. By Leo Mirani
