Articles about terrorism

Echodyne and Univ. of Washington assist DARPA with aerial drone surveillance test

When the Pentagon’s Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency tested an “Aerial Dragnet” system for tracking drones over urban terrain last… Read More

Microsoft-backed counter terrorism group spins out as independent organization

It’s been six months since a gunman opened fire at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand and live-streamed the attack… Read More

Microsoft, Amazon, Facebook and other tech giants pledge to crack down on violent extremism in ‘Christchurch call to action’

A who’s who of U.S. tech and social media giants is joining forces with international leaders to fight the violent… Read More

TLDR: Twitter suspends 1.2M accounts, Amazon Spheres open to the public, tips for using VR

[Editor’s Note: TLDR is GeekWire’s daily news rundown, hosted by Starla Sampaco. Watch today’s update above, subscribe to GeekWire on YouTube for every… Read More

Twitter suspends 1.2 million accounts for posting terrorist content

Twitter took down more than 1.2 million accounts for tweeting terrorism-related content between 2015-2017, the company announced in its biannual transparency… Read More

In 6,000-word letter, Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg addresses fake news, terrorism, communities, and more

Facebook will use artificial intelligence to organize a global community on social media, Mark Zuckerberg said in a nearly 6,000-word… Read More

Cellphone alert in New York City enlists millions in hunt for bombing suspect

An emergency system intended to alert people, via cellphone, about weather advisories or abducted children was used for the first time… Read More

Microsoft outlines new policies for dealing with terrorist content

The threat of terrorism has escalated the age-old battle between national security and individual rights — and technology companies are often… Read More

#JeSuisBruxelles: Social media take leading role after Brussels bombings

Twitter, Facebook and other social media came to the rescue again after today’s terror bombings in Brussels – so much… Read More

Apple vs. FBI on Capitol Hill today: Company must convince lawmakers a hacked iPhone is as threatening as terrorists are

At a hearing before the House Judiciary Committee later today, Apple must convince lawmakers and the public that a privacy… Read More

Guest Commentary: I’m with Bill Gates on the Apple debate — we need to talk

Last week was a big week in the world of cyber security news, with a potentially landmark bombshell dropping. Apple… Read More

As US government asks tech leaders to join war on terror, ISIS threatens Twitter, Facebook CEOs

The US government needs reinforcements from the tech sector to help thwart the Islamic State’s (ISIS) online campaign for hearts… Read More

New terror-fighting tool: a pain-inflicting, stress-inducing training vest for cops, soldiers

A Canadian firm has found a new way to apply an old technology so police and soldiers can help add… Read More

Bullet holes were filled with flowers at one of the restaurants involved in the November 13 terrorist attacks in Paris. (Credit: Greg Sandoval)

Apple debate raises question: Did encryption prevent NSA from breaking up Paris attacks?

How lucky for Yahoo. Michael Rogers, National Security Agency (NSA) director, sits down for an interview and provides the perfect… Read More

Leftist group claims responsibility for attack on Microsoft’s offices in Greece

A report out from Reuters today indicates that a leftist militant group operating under the name of International Revolutionary Front has… Read More

Microsoft awaiting police findings on attack in Greece

Microsoft’s headquarters building in Greece was attacked this morning by people carrying pistols and a machine gun who drove a… Read More