Andrea Peterson
Andrea Peterson
Reporter

Andrea Peterson covers technology policy for The Washington Post, with an emphasis on cybersecurity, consumer privacy, transparency, surveillance and open government. She also delves into the societal impacts of technology access and how innovation is intertwined with cultural development.

Peterson was previously a tech reporter for ThinkProgress, and her writing has also appeared on Slate and Science Progress. You can follow her on Twitter or send her an e-mail.

Latest by Andrea Peterson

Everything you need to know about Yahoo’s security breach

Everything you need to know about Yahoo’s security breach

Everything you need to know about Yahoo’s embarrassing malware episode.

Gabe Newell on Valve’s intimate relationship with its customers

Gabe Newell on Valve’s intimate relationship with its customers

Valve CEO and co-founder Gabe Newell explains how the gaming company harnesses the power of community for its products.

The Switchboard: Is Netflix’s algorithm a way to hide its thin library?

The Switchboard: Is Netflix’s algorithm a way to hide its thin library?

Yahoo’s ads serve malware, Pandora uses music choices to target advertising, and other stories you don’t want to miss today.

Bitcoin’s first transaction, as told by one participant.

Bitcoin’s first transaction, as told by one participant.

What it was like to be part of the first Bitcoin transaction.