cybersecurity

After Russian hacking attempts leading up to the 2016 election, hundreds of local governments took action. Some installed what's called an Albert sensor, a device that has become a key federal strategy to protect U.S. elections. But, some on the political right in Ferry County, Washington didn't see it that way. Olympia correspondent Austin Jenkins joined KNKX morning edition host Kirsten Kendrick to explain.

If the recent Equifax data breach has you thinking it’s getting harder to protect your personal data, the Washington State Attorney General says you’re…

The Obama administration has avoided addressing the issue of state-sponsored hacking head-on. But it did recommend steps to fix vulnerabilities in government and private networks.

Despite a server breached at the DNC and the controversy over Hillary Clinton's private email server, a prominent cybersecurity expert say she's the better choice for president.

Washington State’s insurance commissioner has opened up a multi-state investigation into Washington’s largest insurance carrier, Premera Blue Cross, after…

Are hackers from China stealing U.S. secrets?China has denied these allegations for years. But a recent report by cybersecurity firm Mandiant thoroughly…

If cyber crime is a growth industry, so is fighting cyber crime.The University of Washington Tacoma is the latest school to join the ranks of colleges and…

RICHLAND, Wash. – Ants have an incredible ability to track down food and swarm together against enemies. Now, scientists at the Pacific Northwest National…