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Posted at 09:19 AM ET, 04/27/2012

CISPA passes the House, privacy battle moves to Senate

By Hayley Tsukayama

The House approved the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA) Thursday night, despite the threat of a presidential veto.

By Hayley Tsukayama | 09:19 AM ET, 04/27/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: CISPA, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act, cybersecurity

Posted at 01:26 PM ET, 04/26/2012

The Circuit: White House threatens CISPA veto, nuclear communications could be used for cybersecurity, Verizon’s spectrum deal

By Hayley Tsukayama

White House threatens CISPA veto, nuclear communications could be used for cybersecurity, Google Drive and privacy

By Hayley Tsukayama | 01:26 PM ET, 04/26/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: CISPA, cybersecurity

Posted at 08:29 AM ET, 12/09/2011

The Circuit: AT&T, T-Mobile hearing; Cybersecurity and ‘Buckshot Yankee’; Verizon ends deal with DirectTV

By Hayley Tsukayama

AT&T, T-Mobile hearing; Cybersecurity and “Buckshot Yankee”; Verizon ends DirectTV deal, FiOS expansion

By Hayley Tsukayama | 08:29 AM ET, 12/09/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Apple, International, IP, Verizon, Spectrum, Boradband, Cybersecurity, ATT, T-Mobile, DOJ, FCC

Posted at 08:27 AM ET, 11/17/2011

The Circuit: E.U. privacy, online piracy, Facebook

By Hayley Tsukayama

E.U. privacy, online piracy, Facebook.

By Hayley Tsukayama | 08:27 AM ET, 11/17/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Google, cybersecurity, International, Facebook, Privacy, IP

Posted at 08:28 AM ET, 11/15/2011

The Circuit: Lawmakers question firms’ Syria ties, White House calls for privacy self-regulation

By Hayley Tsukayama

Lawmakers question firms’ Syria ties, White House calls for privacy self-regulation, FTC chair up for reappointment.

By Hayley Tsukayama | 08:28 AM ET, 11/15/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Apple, Cybersecurity, FTC, Privacy, International

Posted at 08:34 AM ET, 11/04/2011

The Circuit: Groupon IPO; LightSquared issue tangles FCC nominations; cyber spying report

By Hayley Tsukayama

Groupon IPO; LightSquared issue tangles FCC nominations; cyberspying report points to China, Russia.

By Hayley Tsukayama | 08:34 AM ET, 11/04/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Twitter, Facebook, Cybersecurity, IP, International, FCC, Groupon

Posted at 08:20 AM ET, 11/02/2011

The Circuit: Julian Assange loses extradition case, FCC reform bill, parents helping to bend Facebook rules

By Hayley Tsukayama

Julian Assange loses extradition case, FCC reform bill, parents helping to bend Facebook rules

By Hayley Tsukayama | 08:20 AM ET, 11/02/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Privacy, Wireless, Kids Online, Privacy, FCC, Cybersecurity

Posted at 08:43 AM ET, 11/01/2011

The Circuit: Obama nominates Rosenworcel, Pai to FCC; AT&T promises jobs; hacking traced to China

By Hayley Tsukayama

Obama nominates Rosenworcel, Pai to FCC; AT&T promises jobs; hacking traced to China.

By Hayley Tsukayama | 08:43 AM ET, 11/01/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Cybersecurity, International, AT&T, T-Mobile, FCC

Posted at 08:35 AM ET, 10/28/2011

The Circuit: FCC approves USF reform, HP keeps PC unit, Samsung overtakes Apple

By Hayley Tsukayama

FCC approves USF reform, HP keeps PC unit, Samsung overtakes Apple

By Hayley Tsukayama | 08:35 AM ET, 10/28/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Spectrum, lightsquared, facebook, cybersecurity, samsung, apple, hp, FCC, broadband

Posted at 08:35 AM ET, 10/25/2011

The Circuit: Netflix; Google Buzz; Kids and media

By Hayley Tsukayama

Netflix; Google Buzz; kids and media

By Hayley Tsukayama | 08:35 AM ET, 10/25/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Cybersecurity, AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint, DOJ, FCC, FTC, Google, Netflix

Posted at 08:21 AM ET, 10/24/2011

The Circuit: AT&T vs. Sprint, using social media to track gangs, small-business cybersecurity

By Hayley Tsukayama

AT&T vs. Sprint, using social media to track gangs, small business cybersecurity.

By Hayley Tsukayama | 08:21 AM ET, 10/24/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Google, YouTube, Microsoft, Cybersecurity, FCC, Commerce, Facebook, AT&T, T-Mobile

Posted at 08:21 AM ET, 10/12/2011

The Circuit: LightSquared hearing, Americans outnumbered by gadgets; Universal Service Fund

By Hayley Tsukayama

LightSquared hearing, Americans outnumbered by gadgets; Universal Service Fund

By Hayley Tsukayama | 08:21 AM ET, 10/12/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: HP, Sony, Cybersecurity, Broadband, LightSquared, Spectrum

Posted at 08:28 AM ET, 10/10/2011

The Circuit: WikiLeaks, Sprint and C Spire defend suits, supercommittee calls for auctions

By Hayley Tsukayama

WikiLeaks; Sprint and C Spire defend suits; supercommittee calls for auctions.

By Hayley Tsukayama | 08:28 AM ET, 10/10/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint, DOJ, FCC, Spectrum, Yahoo, Apple, Cybersecurity

Posted at 08:29 AM ET, 10/07/2011

The Circuit: FCC challenge; building broadband in rural areas; cybersecurity; LightSquared documents; Yahoo in Japan.

By Hayley Tsukayama

FCC challenge; building broadband in rural areas; cybersecurity; LightSquared documents; Yahoo in Japan.

By Hayley Tsukayama | 08:29 AM ET, 10/07/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Yahoo, Lightsquared, cybersecurity, FCC, Net neutrality

Posted at 08:47 AM ET, 09/23/2011

The Circuit: Call for LightSquared investigation; Meg Whitman in as HP CEO; online video competition heats up

By Hayley Tsukayama

Call for LightSquared investigation; Meg Whitman in as HP CEO; Blockbuster streaming video

By Hayley Tsukayama | 08:47 AM ET, 09/23/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: facebook, cybersecurity, streaming video, ebay, hp, fcc, lightsquared, spectrum

Posted at 08:44 AM ET, 09/09/2011

The Circuit: Spectrum initiative in Obama jobs plan, LightSquared, America Invents Act

By Hayley Tsukayama

Obama jobs plan includes spectrum measures, LightSquared faces questions from GOP, Senate passes America Invents Act

By Hayley Tsukayama | 08:44 AM ET, 09/09/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: FTC, Cybersecurity, IP, Spectrum, broadband, FCC

Posted at 08:31 AM ET, 09/06/2011

The Circuit: Patent reform, Netflix, Samsung and Apple

By Hayley Tsukayama

Patent reform vote scheduled for Tuesday, Netflix expands its D.C. office, Samsung and Apple at odds over tablets

By Hayley Tsukayama | 08:31 AM ET, 09/06/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Cybersecurity, Google, International, IP, Netflix, Patent reform

Posted at 08:28 AM ET, 08/31/2011

The Circuit: AT&T pledges 5,000 U.S. jobs if merger approved, CNN grabs Zite, Oracle probed by feds

By Hayley Tsukayama

AT&T promises to return 5,000 U.S. jobs, CNN grabs Zite, Oracle probed by feds.

By Hayley Tsukayama | 08:28 AM ET, 08/31/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Apple, IP, Cybersecurity, DOJ, SEC, AT&T, T-Mobile, FCC

Posted at 08:33 AM ET, 08/30/2011

The Circuit: N. Korea cyberattack, Sprint strategy session, Google teams up with OpenDNS

By Hayley Tsukayama

N. Korea cyberattack, Sprint strategy session, Google teams up with OpenDNS

By Hayley Tsukayama | 08:33 AM ET, 08/30/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Apple, IP, International, Google, privacy, Sprint, International, Cybersecurity

Posted at 08:43 AM ET, 08/26/2011

The Circuit: Google kills Slide, Apple’s new era, Pandora ads worth more than radio ads?

By Hayley Tsukayama

Google kills Slide, Apple’s new era, Pandora ads worth more than radio ads?

By Hayley Tsukayama | 08:43 AM ET, 08/26/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Groupon, DOJ, Cybersecurity, International, Pandora, Apple, Google

Posted at 08:28 AM ET, 08/25/2011

The Circuit: Apple’s Jobs resigns, China cyber-security, FCC looks into cellphone blackouts

By Hayley Tsukayama

Apple’s Jobs resigns, China cyber-security, Hulu bids extended.

By Hayley Tsukayama | 08:28 AM ET, 08/25/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: AT&T, T-Mobile, FCC, Hulu, Online Video, Yahoo, Google, Amazon, DirecTV, Verizon, Sprint, International, Cybersecurity, Apple

Posted at 08:44 AM ET, 08/19/2011

The Circuit: HP kills WebOS devices, Sprint may be weighing Clearwire deal, PROTECT IP to cost $47M

By Hayley Tsukayama

HP kills WebOS devices, Sprint reportedly looking at Clearwire deal, PROTECT IP could cost $47 million.

By Hayley Tsukayama | 08:44 AM ET, 08/19/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: cybersecurity, RIM, Google, IP, Sprint, Clearwire, LTE, HP

Posted at 08:40 AM ET, 08/18/2011

The Circuit: Supercookies, GPS industry responds to LightSquared letter, BART officers’ information leaked

By Hayley Tsukayama

The Circuit: Supercookies, GPS industry responds to LightSquared letter, BART officers’ information leaked

By Hayley Tsukayama | 08:40 AM ET, 08/18/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: IBM, Google, Online Music, Cybersecurity, LightSquared, Broadband, Privacy

Posted at 08:33 AM ET, 08/15/2011

The Circuit: Google to acquire Motorola Mobility, Anonymous hits BART site, Time Warner Cable nearing Insight deal

By Hayley Tsukayama

Google announced plans to buy Motorola Mobility, Anonymous hacktivists protest San Francisco area transit system, Time Warner Cable said to be near to buying Insight.

By Hayley Tsukayama | 08:33 AM ET, 08/15/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Google, Verizon, Time Warner, Broadband, Cybersecurity, Android, Apple

Posted at 08:43 AM ET, 08/11/2011

The Circuit: AT&T/T-Mobile merger, Verizon strike, spectrum may be a debt panel issue

By Hayley Tsukayama

Rep. Jay Inslee (D-Wash.) pans AT&T merger, Verizon and striking workers appeal to Congress, Upton and Kerry on “supercommittee” may see spectrum debate.

By Hayley Tsukayama | 08:43 AM ET, 08/11/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: FCC, Cybersecurity, spectrum, Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile

Posted at 08:26 AM ET, 08/08/2011

The Circuit: Anonymous and Syria, Verizon workers strike, AT&T makes voicemail passwords the default

By Hayley Tsukayama

Anonymous hits Syrian Defense Ministry site; 45,000 Verizon workers strike over contract; AT&T responds to phone hacking scandals

By Hayley Tsukayama | 08:26 AM ET, 08/08/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: IP, Facebook, AT&T, Verizon, Cybersecurity

Posted at 09:00 AM ET, 08/03/2011

The Circuit: China hacks, broadband speeds, international cybercrime bill

By Hayley Tsukayama

China hacks, broadband speeds, cybercrime bill

By Hayley Tsukayama | 09:00 AM ET, 08/03/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Broadband, facebook, IP, Cybersecurity, International, FCC

Posted at 08:28 AM ET, 08/01/2011

The Circuit: U.K. charges LulzSec hacker, AT&T throttling data, Main Street Fairness Act

By Hayley Tsukayama

U.K. charges LulzSec hacker, AT&T throttling data, Main Street Fairness Act.

By Hayley Tsukayama | 08:28 AM ET, 08/01/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: SEC, Apple, Hulu, Online video, Amazon, AT&T, Cybersecurity, IP

Posted at 08:24 AM ET, 07/27/2011

The Circuit: Franken bashes merger; data caps frustrate customers; Amazon earnings

By Hayley Tsukayama

Franken bashes merger; data caps frustrate customers; Amazon earnings.

By Hayley Tsukayama | 08:24 AM ET, 07/27/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Cybersecurity, Security, NSA, Amazon, Broadband, Mobile, AT&T, T-Mobile, FCC

Posted at 09:04 AM ET, 07/26/2011

No need for cloud-specific legislation, SIIA industry group says

By Hayley Tsukayama

The Software and Information Industry Association has said that policymakers should not specifically regulate the cloud.

By Hayley Tsukayama | 09:04 AM ET, 07/26/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Cybersecurity

Posted at 08:28 AM ET, 07/26/2011

The Circuit: Netflix faces slower growth, data caps; GAO criticizes Pentagon cyber efforts; Google Street View

By Hayley Tsukayama

GAO criticizes Pentagon cyber efforts; Netflix faces slower growth, data caps; Google Street View

By Hayley Tsukayama | 08:28 AM ET, 07/26/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: FCC, APple, IP, HTC, Internaional, DHS, Cybersecurity, Google, Privacy, Netflix, Broadband

Posted at 08:26 AM ET, 07/25/2011

The Circuit: RIM layoffs, Facebook privacy, patent trolling

By Hayley Tsukayama

RIM layoffs, Facebook privacy, patent trolling.

By Hayley Tsukayama | 08:26 AM ET, 07/25/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Apple, International, Cybersecurity, IP, Microsoft, Facebook, Privacy, RIM

Posted at 08:57 AM ET, 07/22/2011

The Circuit: FCC pauses on merger; Apple, Hulu; FTC chair backs data security standard

By Hayley Tsukayama

FCC pauses on merger; Apple, Hulu; FTC chair backs data security standard

By Hayley Tsukayama | 08:57 AM ET, 07/22/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Security, Cybersecurity, Privacy, Groupon, Microsoft, FTC: Apple, Hulu, Online video, FCC, AT&T, T-Mobile

Posted at 08:14 AM ET, 06/28/2011

The Circuit: FCC neutral on competition; location-based services forum; Citigroup says $2.7 million lost in hack

By Hayley Tsukayama

FCC neutral on competition; looking at location-based services; Citigroup says $2.7 million lost in hack.

By Hayley Tsukayama | 08:14 AM ET, 06/28/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Apple, Facebook, Google, Cybersecurity, IP, FCC, Mobile, AT&T, T-Mobile

Posted at 08:53 AM ET, 06/27/2011

The Circuit: Microsoft leading white-space spectrum test, LulzSec disbands, international Internet regulation

By Hayley Tsukayama

Microsoft leading white-space spectrum test, LulzSec disbands, international Internet regulation

By Hayley Tsukayama | 08:53 AM ET, 06/27/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Google, FCC, International, Cybersecurity, Microsoft, Spectrum

Posted at 08:19 AM ET, 06/24/2011

The Circuit: LulzSec hacks Arizona police, Google antitrust, patent reform passes House

By Hayley Tsukayama

LulzSec hacks Arizona police over immigration; Google faces state, FTC antitrust probes; patent reform passes House 304-117

By Hayley Tsukayama | 08:19 AM ET, 06/24/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Facebook, Apple, Samsung, International, IP, Google, Security, Cybersecurity

Posted at 08:43 AM ET, 06/22/2011

The Circuit: Hulu reportedly mulling acquisition, FBI raids Reston servers, patent reform passes hurdle

By Hayley Tsukayama

Hulu said to be considering a sale, FBI Reston raid takes down popular sites, funding compromise on America Invents Act.

By Hayley Tsukayama | 08:43 AM ET, 06/22/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Cybersecurity, Security, LightSquared, Spectrum, IP, Hulu

Posted at 08:37 AM ET, 06/21/2011

The Circuit: U.K. arrests hacker, Senate Judiciary turns to cyber security, LightSquared has GPS fix

By Hayley Tsukayama

Scotland Yard arrests hacker possibly connected to LulzSec, Senate Judiciary mulls cyber security legislation, LightSquared adjusts plans to play nice with GPS.

By Hayley Tsukayama | 08:37 AM ET, 06/21/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Groupon, Security, LightSquared, Spectrum, Cybersecurity, International

Posted at 09:01 AM ET, 06/01/2011

The Circuit: Google’s Schmidt on Microsoft, Pentagon lists cyber-weapons, critics and lobbyists petition FCC on AT&T/T-Mobile

By Hayley Tsukayama

Google chairman Eric Schmidt on Microsoft, Pentagon lists cyber-weapons, critics and lobbyists petition FCC on AT&T/T-Mobile.

By Hayley Tsukayama | 09:01 AM ET, 06/01/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Google, Cybersecurity, FCC, AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint

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