A prominent cryptographer warns that a math error in widely used computer chips could compromise the security of online transactions. Public key cryptography protects sensitive information but could be broken if hackers exploit such an error. The article emphasizes the importance of chip design standards in maintaining trust in the global economy.

This article discusses challenges in crisis preparedness in the US six years after 9/11. Issues include communication gaps, lack of cooperation between federal and local governments, and a recently rewritten national plan kept secret from state officials.

A new RAND study suggests that the US military should improve its image abroad as if it were a company building a brand. The study argues that military operations should be conducted with hearts and minds in mind and that the US should avoid being seen as solely a destructive force.

Apple iPods manufactured after September 12th, 2006, contained a worm that infected Windows PCs. The worm could turn the PC into a "zombie" vulnerable to hacker attacks. Apple advised Windows users to update antivirus software to remove the worm.