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- Going Mobile: As federal agencies embrace devices and apps to meet employee demand, the White House seeks one comprehensive mobile strategy.
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How Anonymous Are Your Online Posts?
February 22, 2012
Beware flamebait-throwers, grammar police, and all-around trolls: New algorithm can correctly identify an author 80% of the time, using sufficient source documents.
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Bank Customers Favor Birthdate PINs
February 22, 2012
Too many people use a date for their bank card PIN, giving attackers an edge in figuring out the number, reports Cambridge University researchers.
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Symantec pcAnywhere Remote Attack Code Surfaces
February 21, 2012
Researchers warn that even fully patched pcAnywhere is vulnerable to newly revealed exploits.
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7 Ways To Toughen Enterprise Mobile Device Security
February 21, 2012
Smartphones extend the network perimeter like never before, but also give potential attackers new entry routes. Consider these get-tough strategies.
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8 Lessons From Nortel's 10-Year Security Breach
February 17, 2012
Learn from Nortel's missteps. Security experts warn that more businesses have been hit by ongoing, difficult to detect exploits.
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Adobe Flash Flaw Under Attack, Update Issued
February 16, 2012
Cross-site scripting vulnerability in Flash is being targeted by emails containing malicious links. Oracle, Microsoft also issue patches.
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Anonymous-Backed Attacks Took Nasdaq Website Offline
February 16, 2012
NASDAQ and BATS stock exchanges, and the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE), were knocked offline earlier this week by hacktivists. Nasdaq emphasizes that stock trading remained unaffected.
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Cryptographers Discover Public Key Infrastructure Flaw
February 15, 2012
Today's public key infrastructure used to secure HTTPS has security shortcomings that, in some cases, could help attackers steal data and attack servers.
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Help Wanted: Businesses Seek Information Security Professionals
February 14, 2012
Enterprises worldwide need more 'infosec' professionals and are willing to pay high salaries for experienced talent, says new survey.
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Looking For Love? Don't Trust Online Dating Sites
February 14, 2012
When it comes to how dating websites secure and share information about their users, be sure to read the fine print, and don't be afraid to walk away.
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500 Malware Networks Available To Launch Attacks
February 14, 2012
Many online attacks this year will come from malware delivery networks that can be rented and set to infect PCs, says security vendor Blue Coat Systems.
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CIA Website Hacked, Struggles To Recover
February 13, 2012
Anonymous and other hacktivists also left their marks on the U.S. Census Bureau, Interpol, and Mexico, as well as law enforcement websites in Alabama and Texas.
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Apple Manufacturer Foxconn Hit By Hacktivists
February 10, 2012
Hacktivist group Swagg Security releases log-in credentials for the electronics manufacturing giant and its customers, numerous servers taken offline.
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Microsoft To Patch 21 Bugs Tuesday
February 10, 2012
Microsoft previews fixes in apps including Internet Explorer and Windows. Meanwhile, Google patched 20 bugs in its Chrome browser.
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Webcam Bug Enables Virtual Home Invasions
February 09, 2012
Trendnet releases firmware updates to prevent home security cameras from being accessed without a password.
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Android Botnet Exploits Gingerbread Root Access
February 09, 2012
Malware grabs rootkit exploit code to obtain temporary access privileges, poses a "serious threat," says researcher.
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Advanced Persistent Threats Get More Respect
February 09, 2012
When it comes to combating APTs, the odds are against your organization's security team, say security experts such as Bruce Schneier. This type of risk deserves special scrutiny.
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DDoS Tools Flourish, Give Attackers Many Options
February 09, 2012
More than 55 DDoS tools and services on the market offer hacktivists, increasingly driven by ideological or political goals, a wide range of choices, Arbor security researcher reports.
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iOS Social Apps Leak Contact Data
February 08, 2012
Some apps send iPhone address books in unencrypted format to software vendors' servers--a practice that may not be obvious to all users.
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10 Strategies To Fight Anonymous DDoS Attacks
February 08, 2012
Preventing distributed denial of service attacks may be impossible. But with advance planning, they can be mitigated and stopped. Learn where to begin.
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Google Bouncer Won't Block All Android Malware
February 07, 2012
Security expert says Google Bouncer malware checks are a step in the right direction, but not a complete solution. Meanwhile, Google excised more fake apps from the Android Market.
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Extortion Plot Behind Anonymous Release Of pcAnywhere: Symantec
February 07, 2012
Symantec says Anonymous hackers tried to carry out an extortion plot before releasing source code to pcAnywhere; law enforcement agencies involved in sting and ongoing investigation.
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Who Is Anonymous: 10 Key Facts
February 07, 2012
Anonymous 'hacktivists' aim to expose what they call government and establishment hypocrisy. Take a closer look at the group, its offshoots, and its infamous attacks.
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New Android Malware Has Costly Twist
February 06, 2012
"Polymorphic" malware, tweaked frequently, sends SMS texts to premium-rate numbers until smartphone owner's account balance is depleted.
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Don't Trust Satellite Encryption, Say German Researchers
February 03, 2012
Researchers have cracked two common voice encryption protocols, enabling low-tech interceptions of satellite calls.
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Anonymous Hacked FBI Conference Call
February 03, 2012
FBI confirms legitimacy of 16-minute call, posted by hacktivists, that discussed sentencing and future arrests of LulzSec and Anonymous participants.
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VeriSign 2010 Hack: DNS Data Theft A Possibility
February 02, 2012
SEC data breach disclosure report triggers admission from VeriSign that attackers might have accessed sensitive domain name system data. What could they do with it?
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Megaupload Hosting Provider Seeks Out Data Owners
February 02, 2012
No promises, but MegaRetrieval campaign tries to reunite legitimate Megaupload users with their data.
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Counterclank Apps To Remain In Android Market
February 01, 2012
Some security experts call Counterclank apps malware, not adware. But Google says the apps comply with the company's terms of service.
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Symantec Patches PCAnywhere, But Should You Delete?
February 01, 2012
Symantec says hotfix 'eliminates known vulnerabilities,' but hackers could use source code to exploit unknown holes. Some users will want to delete the app entirely.
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Megaupload Users Get Reprieve, But Legal Questions Remain
January 31, 2012
Hosting providers agree to hold data files for two weeks while cyberlocker company's lawyers negotiate with the U.S. government.
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10 SharePoint Security Mistakes You Probably Make
January 31, 2012
Bradley Manning allegedly stole sensitive government cables destined for WikiLeaks from a SharePoint server. Are your information security controls tighter than the Army's were?
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Android Counterclank: Malware, Or Smartphone Advertising?
January 30, 2012
Apperhand SDK drops a search icon onto the Android desktop and tracks your device's ID, but so does any adware. Here's what you need to know.
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Twitter Country Blocks: 10 Key Facts
January 27, 2012
Twitter says functionality aims to help the company better respond to legal requirements. What restrictions already exist and what's next?
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Megaupload: What's Next for Founders, Users?
January 27, 2012
Justice Department tells Megaupload's customers they shouldn't expect to get their files back.
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Smartphone Privacy Snafu: U.K. Carrier Broadcasts Numbers
January 26, 2012
Mobile provider O2 said it has patched problem that shared phone numbers with websites. But users of the Orange network in Spain report similar issues.
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Symantec: Users Should Disable PCAnywhere Now
January 26, 2012
Symantec moves into damage-control mode after LulzSec leader tweets the remote-access software may be used to launch exploits.
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Megaupload Closure Forces Cloud Storage Questions
January 25, 2012
In the wake of Megaupload, security experts warn businesses that rely on cyberlockers to include service loss in their disaster and continuity planning.
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Anonymous Calls Anonyupload A Scam
January 25, 2012
Megaupload alternative promises "100% anonymous" platform for sharing files, providing it gets the required funds.
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9 Ways To Minimize Data Breach Fallout
January 25, 2012
Symantec just revealed that attackers stole source code to its flagship Norton software in 2006, highlighting today's array of sharply different approaches to owning up to data breaches. Consider these essential policies.
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When Uncle Sam Can Demand You Decrypt Laptop
January 24, 2012
Colorado woman argued that surrendering her full-disk encryption password would violate her Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination, but a judge disagreed.
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Megaupload Takedown Questioned By Users, Lawyers
January 23, 2012
Scrutiny increases from users and lawyers regarding the DOJ's decision to block legally uploaded content and pursue criminal charges against file-sharing company..
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Hackers Jailbreak iPad 2, iPhone 4S
January 23, 2012
It took 10 months for hackers to crack iOS 5.0.1. Workplaces that allow bring your own device need to act immediately to avoid potential security risks.
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Megaupload Execs Had Thing For Bling, Indictment Shows
January 20, 2012
Indictment in Megaupload case reveals intriguing details, including assets that could be seized by the Feds. For starters, think $8 million allegedly spent on yacht rentals, 15 Mercedes-Benzes, and a Rolls-Royce with this license plate: GOD
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Anonymous Retaliates For Megaupload Raids: 10 Key Facts
January 20, 2012
Hacktivists launch DDoS attacks on FBI, Justice Department, music and movie producers, in part using disguised links that trick people into assisting the assault.
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McAfee SaaS Antivirus Spews Spam
January 19, 2012
Spammers are actively exploiting a hole in the antivirus software to create spam relays; McAfee says patch is forthcoming.
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SOPA Backers Lose Ground
January 19, 2012
Protests against anti-piracy bills convince some lawmakers to drop support for the legislation.
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Zappos Breach Renews Calls For Stronger Passwords
January 18, 2012
Passwords are the go-to security technique for retailers, but businesses must balance password strength and consumer ease of use.
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SOPA: 10 Key Facts About Piracy Bill
January 18, 2012
Despite mass opposition to the SOPA and PIPA anti-piracy bills, both continue to move forward in Congress. Here's an update on what's at stake and where the bills stand.
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SOPA Stalling As Opposition Grows
January 17, 2012
Two controversial anti-piracy bills, SOPA in the House and PIPA in the Senate, face mounting criticism for going too far to block pirated content.
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