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FBI conducts Minnesota searches in LexisNexis hacking probe

Federal agents have carried out searches in Minnesota and California as part of the investigation of the theft of Social Security numbers and other personal information from database giant LexisNexis Inc. No arrests have been made.

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State outlines Web security review

The Pawlenty administration is enlisting the help of the private sector to review the security of hundreds of state-run Web sites. The governor called for the review after the Legislative Auditor reported recently that the state's license tab renewal Web site had "serious security weaknesses" in protecting personal information. Dana Badgerow, commissioner of the Department of Administration, is in charge of the review, and she talked with MPR's Cathy Wurzer.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Minnesota teen sentenced for releasing Blaster worm variant

A Minnesota man was sentenced Friday to 18 months in prison and 10 months of community service after pleading guilty to crippling nearly 50,000 computers by unleashing a variant of the "Blaster" Internet worm in the summer of 2003.

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When big bugs roamed the Earth

For every pound of people on Earth, there are 300 pounds of bugs. That interesting fact and others are included in Minnesota author Cathy Camper's new book, "Bugs Before Time."

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Black boxes for cars

Automakers have been installing event data recorders in cars since the 1970s. Now the federal government is pushing for standards on what kind of data is recorded. Safety advocates say these "black boxes" will make cars safer, but critics are concerned about who has access to this information.

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Minnesota teen pleads guilty in Internet worm attack

A Minnesota high school senior pleaded guilty Wednesday in federal court to unleashing a variant of the "Blaster" Internet worm that crippled thousands of computers last summer. Jeffrey Parson, 19, of Hopkins, Minn., pleaded guilty to one count of intentionally causing or attempting to cause damage to a protected computer.

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Reinventing the wheel?

When the Segway Human Transporter first hit the market, supporters claimed it would revolutionize transportation. But thus far, the super-scooter has received more mileage from comedians than commuters.

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Five years after the blowdown

The Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness is recovering from the storm that toppled trees over thousands of acres five years ago. However, the danger of wildfire remains. And the forest that grows back may not look much like the forest that blew away.

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Cell phone society

Life without cell phones is inconceivable for many people. One scholar of American media suggests this ever-changing device has fundamentally altered the way we live.

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Is there privacy in the workplace?

Workplace surveillance is on the rise. The latest studies show that nearly 80 percent of companies in the United States monitor their employees. Technology is making it easier for employers to inspect staff email, internet use and phone messages.

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