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5 Tactical Security Metrics to Watch
Wondering how secure your corporate network is? Experts offer a checklist of things to do and areas to monitor.
Social Media Survey: Privacy, Security Concerns Persist
Facebook and other social networking sites don't do enough to protect privacy, say users.
Apple Manufacturer Foxconn Hit By Hacktivists
Hacktivist group Swagg Security releases log-in credentials for the electronics manufacturing giant and its customers, numerous servers taken offline.
Microsoft To Patch 21 Bugs Tuesday
Microsoft previews fixes in apps including Internet Explorer and Windows. Meanwhile, Google patched 20 bugs in its Chrome browser.
Google Wallet PIN Cracked
Fix for mobile payment vulnerability could require banks to take over some security responsibility.
Webcam Bug Enables Virtual Home Invasions
Trendnet releases firmware updates to prevent home security cameras from being accessed without a password.
Android Botnet Exploits Gingerbread Root Access
Malware grabs rootkit exploit code to obtain temporary access privileges, poses a "serious threat," says researcher.
Advanced Persistent Threats Get More Respect
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...
'Factory Outlets' Sell Stolen Facebook, Twitter Credentials
Are cybercriminals' inventories overstocked? New bulk sales pitch could be an indication, researchers say.
Want IT Flexibility? Demand Jailbreaking Be Legal
Why should CIOs care about the DMCA's jailbreaking rules? Despite Pollyanna assurances that locking down a box will make everybody more secure,...
DDoS Tools Flourish, Give Attackers Many Options
More than 55 DDoS tools and services on the market offer hacktivists, increasingly driven by ideological or political goals, a wide range of...
GSA Details Federal Cloud Security Program
The General Services Administration on Tuesday released extensive new details on FedRAMP, a program the Obama administration hopes will accelerate...
iOS Social Apps Leak Contact Data
Some apps send iPhone address books in unencrypted format to software vendors' servers--a practice that may not be obvious to all users.
Have Your Users' Passwords Already Been Hacked?
If employees use their same password at work and in their personal lives, another company's breach may weaken your security. Five steps to...
10 Strategies To Fight Anonymous DDoS Attacks
Preventing distributed denial of service attacks may be impossible. But with advance planning, they can be mitigated and stopped. Learn where to...
Federal Standards Body Focuses On Big Data, Cloud
National Institute of Standards and Technology's new IT Lab Director Chuck Romine says agency is focusing on big data, cloud computing, mobility,...
Google Bouncer Won't Block All Android Malware
Security expert says Google Bouncer malware checks are a step in the right direction, but not a complete solution. Meanwhile, Google excised more...
Utilities Facing Brute-Force Attack Threat
SSH attack warning from ICS-CERT just the latest in a series of high-profile vulnerabilities affecting critical infrastructure of power plants,...
VeriSign Breach May Reaffirm Certificate Authority Security Model
Alternative Internet security proposals simply just transfer trust to entities equally vulnerable to attack, experts say.
Extortion Plot Behind Anonymous Release Of pcAnywhere: Symantec
Symantec says Anonymous hackers tried to carry out an extortion plot before releasing source code to pcAnywhere; law enforcement agencies involved...
Who Is Anonymous: 10 Key Facts
Anonymous 'hacktivists' aim to expose what they call government and establishment hypocrisy. Take a closer look at the group, its offshoots, and...
New Android Malware Has Costly Twist
"Polymorphic" malware, tweaked frequently, sends SMS texts to premium-rate numbers until smartphone owner's account balance is depleted.
Interpol Preps Gobal Cybercrime Center
Singapore-based center, set to open in 2014, aims to strengthen international cybercrime investigations.
Motorola Tablet Goof: 4 Security Lessons For Users
Motorola accidentally shipped 100 refurbished tablets with old customer data still intact. Here's what you can do to ensure your information isn't...
Virus Hits Part Of U.S. Commerce Dept.
Economic Development Administration has disabled its website and email while attack is investigated.
Google Rejects EU Request On Privacy Policy Consolidation
EU regulators want Google to delay its plan to combine privacy policies. But Google doesn't like that idea.
National Security Agency Plans Smartphone Adoption
NSA is piloting secure smartphones now and plans broader adoption of commercially available devices that can access classified networks.
How To Spot A Fake Facebook Profile
Check out these telltale characteristics of the phony Facebook 'Friend,' courtesy of Barracuda Networks.
DHS Simulation Software Predicts Bomb Blast Paths
New tool uses interface based on Google Earth plus modeling and simulation to predict how car or truck bombs would impact the streets of lower...
Don't Trust Satellite Encryption, Say German Researchers
Researchers have cracked two common voice encryption protocols, enabling low-tech interceptions of satellite calls.
Anonymous Hacked FBI Conference Call
FBI confirms legitimacy of 16-minute call, posted by hacktivists, that discussed sentencing and future arrests of LulzSec and Anonymous participants.
9 Security Technologies For Super Bowl And Beyond
From the Super Bowl to the World Cup, sports fans are being watched in new ways. Consider these technologies changing sports security.
VeriSign 2010 Hack: DNS Data Theft A Possibility
SEC data breach disclosure report triggers admission from VeriSign that attackers might have accessed sensitive domain name system data. What...
Google Calls Microsoft Privacy Claims 'Myth'
Microsoft attack ad draws quick retort from Google, as controversy over new privacy policies heats up.
Megaupload Hosting Provider Seeks Out Data Owners
No promises, but MegaRetrieval campaign tries to reunite legitimate Megaupload users with their data.
Counterclank Apps To Remain In Android Market
Some security experts call Counterclank apps malware, not adware. But Google says the apps comply with the company's terms of service.
Microsoft Slams Google Privacy Changes
Microsoft tries to gain from Google's privacy pain; new ad calls Google plan to unite user data across all services a privacy nightmare.
RIM BlackBerry 10 Image Leaks
RIM 'London' BlackBerry 10 picture shows no keyboard; BlackBerry 7 platform wins security certification for U.S. and Canadian government employees.
Symantec Patches PCAnywhere, But Should You Delete?
Symantec says hotfix 'eliminates known vulnerabilities,' but hackers could use source code to exploit unknown holes. Some users will want to...
Cyber Attacks Becoming Top Terror Threat, FBI Says
Hackers will one day outstrip terrorists as top threat to U.S., FBI director tells a Senate committee. Attacks predicted to become more complex...
Google Defends Privacy Policy Consolidation
Google sends letter to congressional representatives to clarify pending privacy policy revisions.
Cloud Security, Costs Concern Federal IT Pros
As White House continues to push cloud computing, federal IT managers still worry about security and costs, Ponemon survey finds.
Megaupload Users Get Reprieve, But Legal Questions Remain
Hosting providers agree to hold data files for two weeks while cyberlocker company's lawyers negotiate with the U.S. government.
Actiance Funnels Approved Social Posts To Financial Advisors
Social media archiving and screening specialist Actiance enables financial advisors to post preapproved content on their pages and profiles.
Big Data's Dark Side: Compliance Issues
The bigger data sets grow, the harder compliance could become.
10 SharePoint Security Mistakes You Probably Make
Bradley Manning allegedly stole sensitive government cables destined for WikiLeaks from a SharePoint server. Are your information security...
EU Data Rules Worse Than SOPA?
European Union's proposed "right to be forgotten" data privacy rule threatens free speech and online business, critics argue.
FDA Spied On Employee Personal Emails, Lawsuit Alleges
Six former employees and contractors of the Food and Drug Administration have filed suit, saying documents show the agency monitored their...
Android Counterclank: Malware, Or Smartphone Advertising?
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.
Time To Scrap SSL?
Many security experts believe the Internet's trust model is broken. Figuring out how to fix it will take time and collaboration.
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Technology Whitepapers
- Creating the Enterprise-Class Tablet Environment - by Yankee Group
- How To Regain IT Control In An Increasingly Mobile World - by BlackBerry
- The BlackBerry PlayBook tablet's Good Bones - by BlackBerry
- Red Alert: Why Tablet Security Matters - by BlackBerry
- New Visual and Wizard-Driven Paradigms for Exploring Data and Developing Analytic Workflows
