Technology

Diagnosing And Treating The Internet's Heartbleed Bug

6:44pm April 12, 2014

Encryption software meant to protect users online had a giant hole in it. Researchers found the Heartbleed bug Monday but Jordan Robertson from Bloomberg Businessweek tells guest host Tess Vigeland says it's been around for a while.

Queue Listen Now

On Russia's Google Maps service, Crimea is separated from Ukraine by a solid line.

World News

With Crimean Borders In Dispute, Google Maps Has It Both Ways

6:44pm April 12, 2014

In most of the world, the region is included in Russia with a dotted line. Viewed in Russia, the line is solid. Guest host Tess Vigeland speaks with John Gravois about the issues with mapping borders.

Queue Listen Now

Tech Alternatives To Passwords Could Help Thwart Hackers

7:37am April 11, 2014

by Steve Henn

A bug called Heartbleed has revealed a hole in one of the most popular encryption programs online. Tech professionals are working on other ways to protect your data beside needing a password.

Queue Listen Now

The Heartbleed bug has exposed up to two-thirds of the Internet to a security vulnerability.

National

What To Do Now That The Heartbleed Bug Exposed The Internet

11:27am April 10, 2014

by Elise Hu

As companies scramble to patch a bug that exposed much of the Internet for two years, you can protect yourself by practicing some good Web hygiene.

Queue Listen Now

Massive Security Flaw Picks The Padlock On Much Of The Internet

9:50am April 09, 2014

by Steve Henn

A bug has been discovered in one of the Internet's principal encryption programs. The bug enables attackers to evade security and eavesdrop on information supplied to companies online by users.

Queue Listen Now

An Angry Hearing On The Hill For 'Cockamamie' Twitter-like Network

5:24am April 09, 2014

by David Welna

During a hearing Tuesday, Vermont Sen. Patrick Leahy vented anger about a USAID program to fund a failed, Twitter-like network in Cuba.

Queue Listen Now

Are we in a tech bubble about to burst? Facebook bought WhatsApp for $19 billion earlier this year. WhatsApp CEO Jan Koum speaks during a conference at the Mobile World Congress 2014 in Spain.

Silicon Valley Buying Spree: A Tech Bubble, Or Strategy At Play?

9:22am April 08, 2014

by Steve Henn

Over the past few months, the country's biggest technology firms have spent billions buying startups like WhatsApp and Nest. That has analysts wondering if another tech bubble is about to burst.

Queue Listen Now

World News

In China, Hagel Outlines U.S. Approach To Cybersecurity

8:09am April 08, 2014

by Tom Bowman

The U.S. is trying to learn more about China's cyber capabilities. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel is revealing more about what America's cyber forces can do, so that China might reveal something too.

Queue Listen Now

The Latest In HD TV, From The Comfort Of Your Courtside Seat

8:38pm April 07, 2014

by Wade Goodwyn

Huge HD TV screens have changed the stadium experience, meaning that many fans who paid big bucks for a seat at the game will still be watching the action on TV.

Queue Listen Now

World News

Deep-Sea Ping May Lead To Malaysian Jet — But Time's Running Out

7:29pm April 07, 2014

by Geoff Brumfiel

Australia and China both claim to hear underwater pings from the missing Malaysian jet's black boxes. NPR's Geoff Brumfiel explains the pings, why they're tough to verify and what might happen next.

Queue Listen Now