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Fmr. NSA Director: U.S. Needs Security, Privacy

Former NSA Director General Keith Alexander said there needs to be more transparency to prevent the next cyber attack on the U.S. Industry needs to see what government roles and responsibilities are, and for government to understand industry goals.

Features

Data Giant Palantir Goes On Shopping Spree

Palo Alto, Calif.-based Palantir Technologies, the $9 billion data startup that aids government agencies, went on an acquisition spree this week. The company purchased social analytics startup, Poptip, as well as app-making startup, Propeller.

Features

4 Cellphone Hacks That Can Save You Major Money

Are you putting a chunk of your paycheck towards your cellphone service? Many people are. According to a 2014 study by Cowen and Company, the average bill for customers of three major providers (Verizon, AT&T and Sprint) was over $140, except for T-Mobile, which came in at $120.

Markets

Rpt: Israeli Firm Helping FBI to Open Encrypted iPhone

Israel's Cellebrite, a provider of mobile forensic software, is helping the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation's attempt to unlock an iPhone used by one of the San Bernardino, California shooters, the Yedioth Ahronoth newspaper reported on Wednesday.

Politics

Apple And The DOJ Gear Up For Hearing

The U.S. government and Apple Inc will be able to cross-examine the other's witnesses in a court hearing next week over whether the technology company must help federal investigators unlock an encrypted iPhone tied to one of the San Bernardino killers, Apple said.