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New FBI Surveillance Backdoors? 6 Key Points
May 18, 2012
Will Congress require social networks, VoIP, and Webmail providers build in backdoors that FBI could tap for electronic surveillance purposes? Explore the main issues at stake.
Twitter Adds Do Not Track Capability
May 18, 2012
FTC and Mozilla applaud as Twitter gives consumers tools to opt out of tracking.
Fake Google Chrome Installer Steals Banking Details
May 17, 2012
New polymorphic Android malware, meanwhile, disguises itself as a free virus scanner.
Forensic Tool Grabs iPhone, iPad Data Remotely
May 17, 2012
Commercial forensic software from ElcomSoft lets investigators download someone's iPhone or iPad data without physically accessing the device; technique works via iOS device backups on iCloud.
Zeus Malware Seeks Facebook Users' Debit Card Data
May 16, 2012
Latest Botnet-backed fraud compaign also has variations targeting Google Mail, Hotmail, and Yahoo users.
Google Chrome 19 Debuts, With 20 Bug Patches
May 16, 2012
Latest release of browser also adds the ability to synchronize open tabs across devices.
Apple Inoculates OS X Leopard Against Flashback
May 15, 2012
Apple security update for older OS 10.5 Leopard nukes Flashback variants and disables outdated Java and Flash functionality.
Accused LulzSec Member Pleads Not Guilty
May 15, 2012
Alleged LulzSec lieutenant accused of masterminding Stratfor hack, along with numerous other charges. Jeremy Hammond, a.k.a. Anarchaos, served prison time for previous hacking incident.
Half Of Computer Users Admit To Pirating Software
May 15, 2012
Software pirates typically are young and male and live in emerging economies, where obtaining legal copies of software isn't always easy, finds Business Software Alliance study.
As Facebook Preps For IPO, Privacy Tweaks
May 14, 2012
Irish and U.S. privacy audits prompt social network to make changes ahead of its IPO.
Amnesty International Hackers Learned From Flashback
May 14, 2012
Attackers used the same Java vulnerability employed by the Apple Flashback malware to try to infect site visitors with remote administration tools.
TeamPoison Hacker Suspect Has Anonymous Ties
May 11, 2012
British police arrest alleged spokesman of hacktivist group that gained notoriety for exposing Tony Blair's address book and working with Anonymous as part of Operation Robin Hood.
9 Tips To Block Hotel Wi-Fi Malware
May 11, 2012
FBI issues warning to people traveling abroad that free Wi-Fi systems can pose a threat. Learn how to keep systems locked down and safe while traveling.
Mozilla, Google, Blast IE-Only ARM Tablets
May 10, 2012
Internet Explorer will be only Web browser to have access to core system functionality in Windows RT on ARM-based systems, rivals warn.
Anonymous Targets Russian Sites For Putin Protest
May 10, 2012
Kremlin's public-facing website knocked offline; In separate series of attacks, Anonymous Norway dismisses claims it helped Norwegian police.
Twitter Downplays Breach That Exposed Passwords
May 09, 2012
Nearly 60,000 Twitter usernames and passwords released via Pastebin, but social networking service says half are for blocked spam accounts or duplicates.
Army Eyes Monitoring Tools To Stop WikiLeaks Repeat
May 09, 2012
Keystroke monitoring may be just a start as Army seeks ways to sift through soldiers' website visits, search queries, and other work, watching for abnormal behavior and trying to stop inside attacks.
Apple Fixes Serious iOS Security Bugs
May 08, 2012
Apple iOS version 5.1.1 patches three big iPhone and iPad vulnerabilities. But OS X Lion update results in FileVault passwords being stored in plaintext.
Has Anonymous Ruined Online Anonymity?
May 04, 2012
Anonymous, the hacktivist collective, has given anonymity a bad name. Yes, anonymous online services may be used to send bomb threats or abusive messages, but anonymity also does some good online.
Global Payments Breach: Fresh Questions On Timing
May 04, 2012
Did the Global Payments data breach that exposed at least 1.5 million credit and debit card numbers date back to 2011? As new evidence is reported, Global Payments declines comment on timeframe.
CISOs Win More Respect
May 03, 2012
Almost two-thirds of CISOs say their companies' senior execs have increased attention to information security; 60% of advanced security groups call security a regular boardroom topic, IBM study reports.
Anonymous, LulzSec Case In U.S. Expanded By Feds
May 03, 2012
Expanded indictment against Anonymous, LulzSec leaders now includes Jeremy Hammond, accused of masterminding hacktivist attacks against Arizona police and Stratfor websites.
Google Street View May Face Fresh European Sanctions
May 02, 2012
European investigators consider reopening previous Google Street View investigations in the wake of an FCC report detailing Google's wardriving practices.
Skype Bug Divulges IP Addresses
May 02, 2012
Microsoft investigating feature that lets attacker identify the internal and external IP addresses of anyone who's logged into Skype.
Mac Flashback Malware Bags Big Bucks
May 01, 2012
Analysis of the Flashback malware code estimates that botnet operators are earning $10,000 per day. Users of older Mac operating systems remain at risk.