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United States Votes To Restrict US Visa Travel

Paris Attack Aftermath: United States Votes to Restrict Visa-Free Travel

Dec 09, 2015 06:30 AM EST

The United States House of Representatives has voted in favor of implementing more strict rules on visa-free entry in the country, according to BBC News. The proposal was brought before the house following the deadly Paris attacks.

Telegram Blocks ISIS-Controlled Channels

Phenny Lynn Palec |

Nov 19, 2015 11:10 AM EST

Secure messaging app Telegram announced on Wednesday that it is closing 78 public channels believed to have been used by Islamic State supporters and militants. The public channels covered 12 languages.

US Prosecutor Proposes Loosening Data Encryption Standards

Phenny Lynn Palec |

Nov 19, 2015 09:51 AM EST

Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance Jr. is advocating for a federal legislation that will require tech companies to allow law enforcement agencies backdoor access to encrypted data that passes through their computer systems.

Paris Terrorist Attacks, Encrypted Communication

Paris Attack Opens New Debate About Encrypted Messaging Platforms

Phenny Lynn Palec |

Nov 18, 2015 08:35 AM EST

The recent terrorist attacks that left more than 129 Parisians dead have opened a new debate about encrypted communication platforms. Although still unconfirmed, intelligence and security experts have hinted that the perpetrators of the attacks may have used encrypted communication platforms to plan and stage the bloody seige.

CIA Director Calls for More Surveillance, Says ISIS Could Have Other Attacks 'in the Pipeline'

Elena Garcia |

Nov 17, 2015 10:12 AM EST

CIA Director John Brennan on Monday said that he suspects the Islamic State could be working on more terrorist plots against the West. His statement follows Friday's attack in Paris which killed at least 129 people and left hundreds more injured.

Tony Hung Urges Nations to Kill ISIS

Emery Dennel |

Nov 17, 2015 05:36 AM EST

TVB host and actor Tony Hung is one of many Hong Kong celebrities who reacted on social media to the recent attacks in Paris. Hung posted an image on Instagram with an image that reads, "KEEP CALM AND KILL ISIS." He captioning the post with "To lessen violence, one must use more violence."

Facebook rolls out 'Safety Check' feature following massive attacks in Paris

Facebook Rolls Out 'Safety Check' Feature Following Paris Attack

Charissa Echavez |

Nov 15, 2015 05:56 AM EST

Hours after the terror attacks in Paris that left at least 127 people dead, Facebook rolled out its 'Safety Check' feature. This is the first time the 'Safe Check' feature has been activated following a non-natural disaster-related incident.

Recent Attacks On Paris Were Orchestrated by ISIS

Cybelle Go |

Nov 14, 2015 05:29 PM EST

The recent attacks on Paris, which resulted to carnage and casualties, were an 'act of war' orchestrated by the Islamic State from outside the country aided with internal connections, according to French President Francois Hollande last Saturday, Haaretz reports.

Paris Terror Attacks: Parisians Use Twitter Hashtag to Offer Shelter, Facebook Activates Safety Feature

Elena Garcia |

Nov 14, 2015 02:49 PM EST

Paris suffered a major terrorist attack on Friday night, with the police reporting as many as 120 people killed. Multiple locations were targeted during the attacks, and the incident paints a chaotic picture.

Charlie Hebdo Attackers 'Spotted' in Woods

Marcel Woo |

Jan 08, 2015 07:12 PM EST

Authorities have launched an intense manhunt for two brothers who are the main suspects in the massacre at the Charlie Hebdo magazine in Paris after a police helicopter spotted the suspects in a wooded area near Crepy-en-Valois, France.