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The Father Of The Internet Sees His Invention Reflected Back Through A ‘Black Mirror’
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The titans of Silicon Valley have a grand vision of the future. But they have a tendency to miss the downside of their inventions — think cybercrime and online harassment.
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Ohio Man Charged With Putting Spyware On Thousands of Computers
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Prosecutors say Phillip Durachinsky created malware that enabled him to remotely access and turn on the cameras and microphones of computers. Charges include the production of child pornography.