Are repression and surveillance really the antidote to terrorism? Or are they the surest bet for authoritarian leaders struggling to maintain their grip on power amid an onslaught of digital technologies that facilitate the free flow of information? Read the full article here.

Cyberterrorism is such a threat that the U.S. president should have the authority to shut down the Internet in the event of an attack, Former CIA Director Michael Hayden said. Read the full article here.

Officials want Congress to require all services that enable communications — including encrypted e-mail transmitters — to be technically capable of complying if served with a wiretap order. The mandate would include being able to intercept and unscramble encrypted messages. Read the full article here.

RSF reports on the sentencing of Hossein Derakhshan. “Such a long jail term has never before been imposed on a blogger in Iran and is indicative of a desire to make an example out of Derakhshan,” Reporters Without Borders said. Read the full article here.

"Google has lately found itself on the receiving end of criticism from privacy and transparency advocates. But with two new tools, Google is trying to convince them that the company is on their side.” Read the full article here.