TheFCC adopted a Report and Order Oct. 10, 2012 that amends its rules to allow cable TV operators to encrypt their basic service tier in all-digital cable systems, provided they comply with measures ...

Well, this is quite a blow to basic cable viewers. Up until recently, Comcast has allowed subscribers to access certain channels without adding a set-top box for every TV -- instead, you'd simply ...

Cities and counties are responsible for a great deal of sensitive information, from police officers' home addresses and citizens' credit card and banking information to medical data and more. In a ...

If you’re watching digital basic cable channels without a set-top box or CableCard on your TV using its clear QAM tuner, or perhaps using a Boxee with TV tuner, a Simple TV or Hauppauge Broadway, ...

Boxee is calling on its customers to speak out against a proposed policy change from the FCC that would allow cable operators to encrypt all of their programming, forcing the use of set-top boxes or ...

A rule to live by with sensitive data is that at some point, your server will be compromised. With that in mind, it’s a good idea to protect your data, and more importantly your customer’s data, from ...

The move allows cable companies to cut off access to basic cable TV channels for customers who aren't paying for the service. Marguerite Reardon started as a CNET News reporter in 2004, covering ...