By yesterday afternoon, the U.S. law enforcement community was awash in news on the Supreme Court’s decision requiring a warrant to access a target’s cell phone data. Seems pretty clear cut, right? No warrant, no cell phone data. Well, it’s really not that simple. Big issues left unresolved: Whether the rule applies to any device with wireless capability, such as a laptop or … [Read more...]
Does Automated Cybersecurity Spell Doom for Zero Day Intrusion?
Ordinarily, C5IS doesn’t delve into cybersecurity matters. But with DARPA’s just-announced $2 million sweepstakes – the new Cyber Grand Challenge to create the first system that automates malware detection and removal – we’re making an exception. The day that devices can spot and eliminate Trojans on their own would be a black one for surveillance companies specializing in zero … [Read more...]