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New FBI Surveillance Backdoors? 6 Key Points
Will Congress require social networks, VoIP, and Webmail providers build in backdoors that FBI could tap for electronic surveillance purposes?...
Twitter Adds Do Not Track Capability
FTC and Mozilla applaud as Twitter gives consumers tools to opt out of tracking.
Facebook's History: From Dorm To IPO Darling
Facebook's IPO brings the world's most popular social network into Wall Street's big league. After a wild ride, Facebook's future depends on...
Fake Google Chrome Installer Steals Banking Details
New polymorphic Android malware, meanwhile, disguises itself as a free virus scanner.
Forensic Tool Grabs iPhone, iPad Data Remotely
Commercial forensic software from ElcomSoft lets investigators download someone's iPhone or iPad data without physically accessing the device;...
6 Facebook Problems Need Fixing
After the IPO hoopla, there's work to do. Facebook might have 845 million users, but that does not mean building a business out of user attention...
Zeus Malware Seeks Facebook Users' Debit Card Data
Latest Botnet-backed fraud compaign also has variations targeting Google Mail, Hotmail, and Yahoo users.
5 Ways To Lose A Malicious Insider Lawsuit
Making the case against an insider takes preparation and proactive work with HR and legal. Consider this expert advice to make sure you're ready.
Google Chrome 19 Debuts, With 20 Bug Patches
Latest release of browser also adds the ability to synchronize open tabs across devices.
Facebook's 11 Biggest Technology Bets
When Facebook stock goes on sale later this week, investors will be banking on open source. What other key technology pieces will Facebook use to...
Can IT Be Trusted With Personal Devices?
Mobile device management as a path to security is a fundamentally flawed strategy. You must manage the data.
Apple Inoculates OS X Leopard Against Flashback
Apple security update for older OS 10.5 Leopard nukes Flashback variants and disables outdated Java and Flash functionality.
Military Transformers: 20 Innovative Defense Technologies
Department of Defense technologies under development, from brainy microchips to battlefield transformer vehicles, promise to make the U.S....
Accused LulzSec Member Pleads Not Guilty
Alleged LulzSec lieutenant accused of masterminding Stratfor hack, along with numerous other charges. Jeremy Hammond, a.k.a. Anarchaos, served...
Windows 8 Lets Parents Track Kids' Internet Use
Microsoft's Windows 8 Family Safety tool generates reports that keep parents informed about their children's online activities.
Half Of Computer Users Admit To Pirating Software
Software pirates typically are young and male and live in emerging economies, where obtaining legal copies of software isn't always easy, finds...
As Facebook Preps For IPO, Privacy Tweaks
Irish and U.S. privacy audits prompt social network to make changes ahead of its IPO.
ID Theft, Online Fraud Rose Slightly In 2011
Internet crime reports increased 3.4% in 2011 as compared to 2010, finds Internet Crime Complaint Center. Some old scams remain popular.
4 Ways To Find Real Enterprise Security Threats
Companies re-prioritizing their defensive security efforts need to look beyond vulnerabilities. Here's advice on how to find the real threats to...
Amnesty International Hackers Learned From Flashback
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
British police arrest alleged spokesman of hacktivist group that gained notoriety for exposing Tony Blair's address book and working with...
9 Tips To Block Hotel Wi-Fi Malware
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...
Anonymous Targets Russian Sites For Putin Protest
Kremlin's public-facing website knocked offline; In separate series of attacks, Anonymous Norway dismisses claims it helped Norwegian police.
Pentagon CIO Talks Security, Mobility, Shared Services
Budget cuts and cybersecurity demands have led the Department of Defense to push increasing resources into a long-term strategy to create shared...
Twitter Downplays Breach That Exposed Passwords
Nearly 60,000 Twitter usernames and passwords released via Pastebin, but social networking service says half are for blocked spam accounts or...
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