Tag: Security

Attempted breach of senator’s phone sparks concern of broader security hack

The revelation that Sen. Lindsey Graham‘s phone was targeted by hackers has triggered fears of a potentially wider cyber campaign aimed at Congress. After the South Carolina Republican disclosed receiving a message from an alleged hacker impersonating Democratic Majority Leader Sen. Charles E. Schumer, word spread that other lawmakers received similar messages. The alleged hacking […]

Schumer announces federal funds for security at places of worship

NEW YORK — A $400 million increase in federal funding is available for security in places of worship, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced Sunday. The boost in money comes as concerns rise over threats against Jewish and Muslim communities, fueled in part by the Israel-Hamas war. Places like synagogues and mosques could apply to […]

Iran files charges over BBC report on girl, 16, allegedly killed by security forces in 2022 protests

JERUSALEM — Iranian prosecutors filed criminal charges on Wednesday targeting activists and journalists following a BBC report that alleged security forces had “sexually assaulted and killed” a 16-year-old girl during protests over the death of Mahsa Amini in 2022. Nika Shakarami’s death also sparked widespread outrage at the time. Amini died after being detained by […]

How TikTok grew into a potential national security threat

SAN FRANCISCO — If it feels like TikTok has been around forever, that’s probably because it has, at least if you’re measuring via internet time. What’s now in question is whether it will be around much longer and, if so, in what form? Starting in 2017, when the Chinese social video app merged with its […]