US cybersecurity

Amid cybersecurity warnings, Obama unveils 'action plan'

President Barack Obama has unveiled a cybersecurity "national action plan" as his intelligence chief warned of growing risks from new technologies that open more doors to hackers.

Feb 10, 2016, 04:34 AM IST

US tech industry appeals to Obama to keep hands off encryption

As Washington weighs new cybersecurity steps amid a public backlash over mass surveillance, U.S. tech companies warned President Barack Obama not to weaken increasingly sophisticated encryption systems designed to protect consumers` privacy.

Jun 10, 2015, 09:17 AM IST

Obama seeks enhanced cybersecurity laws to fight hackers

"We`ve got to stay ahead of those who would do us harm. The problem is that government and the private sector are still not always working as closely together as we should," Obama said.

Jan 14, 2015, 08:43 AM IST