NEWS & ANALYSIS

Morning Security Brief: Lessons from Iraqi Insurgents, JP Morgan Chase Actions Questioned, Data Privacy, and More

A researcher says that the U.S. has much to learn from the Iraqi insurgents. Report says that JP Morgan Chase misled investors and regulators. And More.

Morning Security Brief: Google and Privacy, Suspicious Activity Reports, Cybersecurity, and More

Google gets the message on privacy, GAO examines whether states and feds are sharing information on suspicious activity, Iran steps up support for Syria, and more.

Morning Security Brief: Microsoft Launching Cybercrime Center, U.S. trains Cyber battalions, and More

Microsoft is creating a Cybercrime Center to centralize all investigations. The U.S. Defense Department is envisioning cybersecurity specialist battalions. And Japan's prime minister calls for increased antiterrorism measures at Nuclear plants.

Morning Security Brief: Chinese Cyber Attacks, Google Readies a Settlement for Data Collection, And More

The U.S. National Security Adviser warns China regarding cyber attacks, Google readies a settlement in a case alleging the company stole personal information through its Street View cars, and a company finds vulnerabilities in the iOS system.

Morning Security Brief: New Law Arms Teachers, DHS Must Turn Over Documents, and School Searches E-mails

South Dakota becomes the first state to pass a law to arm school teachers, the government must release documents on the safety of airport scanners, and administrators at Harvard search the e-mail accounts of employees to uncover who leaked information to the press.

Morning Security Brief: Money Laundering, PTSD Report, and Cyber Command

Senate Committee criticizes lax treatment of banks that violate money laundering laws; a report finds flaws with how the Army handles PTSD, and the DOD explains the Cyber Command mission.

Iraq Reconstruction Efforts Full of Waste, Says Latest Report

At least $8 billion of the money the U.S. poured into Iraq for reconstruction was wasted, says a report from the special inspector general for Iraq reconstruction.

Morning Security Brief: Drone Strikes, National Security Letters, and Cell Phones

Attorney General addresses President's theoretical authority to order domestic drone strikes; Google lifts the veil on secret National Security Letters; and there's a push to allow consumers to legally unlock cell phones.

Morning Security Brief: Mystery Drone, Tools to Fight Terrorists, and Armed Officers

A mystery drone came close to a commercial jet at JFK. A law meant to fight al Qaeda is being applied too broadly. Newtown, Connecticut, considers armed school security officers.

Morning Security Brief: Discovering the Motives of Hackers, Arming Teachers, and Defending Whistleblowers

Experts ponder the motives of hackers, a Utah bill requires disclosure if teachers are armed, and the U.S. government orders a company to pay whistleblowers.