Security

China seen probing IBM, Oracle, EMC after Snowden leaks

China seen probing IBM, Oracle, EMC after Snowden leaks

Claims NSA hacked critical Chinese infrastructure.
Staff Writers Aug 19 2013, 8:05AM Security
Google confirms Bitcoin's Android flaw

Google confirms Bitcoin's Android flaw

Mountain View issues patch for cryptography vulnerability.
Shona Ghosh Aug 16 2013, 11:26AM Security
Microsoft removes Exchange 2013 patch after customers report snafus

Microsoft removes Exchange 2013 patch after customers report snafus

Instability issues.
Dan Kaplan Aug 15 2013, 12:05PM Security
Google bug bounty program hits $2 million mark

Google bug bounty program hits $2 million mark

Rewards for cyber bounty hunters.
Adam Greenberg Aug 15 2013, 12:05PM Security
Kiwis robbed $4.4m from cyber scams: Report

Kiwis robbed $4.4m from cyber scams: Report

Financial losses boom.
SC Australia Staff Aug 15 2013, 7:29AM Security
Microsoft patches 23 bugs

Microsoft patches 23 bugs

Eliminates image pointers.
Danielle Walker Aug 15 2013, 7:28AM Security
Germany to boost European IT firms in face of US surveillance

Germany to boost European IT firms in face of US surveillance

Wants more local cloud alternatives.
Staff Writers Aug 15 2013, 7:18AM Security
Partners need to be less promiscuous: McAfee

Partners need to be less promiscuous: McAfee

Services are the future, tells international channel chief.
Joshua Gliddon Aug 15 2013, 1:54AM Security
Attackers exploit Android bugs to steal Bitcoins from "wallet" apps

Attackers exploit Android bugs to steal Bitcoins from "wallet" apps

Private key vulnerabilities.
Danielle Walker Aug 13 2013, 3:53PM Security
Spam email contains malware, not Apple gift card

Spam email contains malware, not Apple gift card

No, you haven't scored a $200 card.
Adam Greenberg Aug 12 2013, 4:19PM Security
US mulls infosec insurance for utilities

US mulls infosec insurance for utilities

Barriers to adoption exist.
Juha Saarinen Aug 12 2013, 8:17AM Security
NSA to fire nearly all sysadmins

NSA to fire nearly all sysadmins

Replaced by 'machines', to limit data access
Staff Writers Aug 12 2013, 8:15AM Security
Firefox 23 patches five critical bugs

Firefox 23 patches five critical bugs

15 flaws potentially affecting users fixed.
Danielle Walker Aug 9 2013, 7:14AM Security
Chrome-saved passwords in plain text not a flaw, according to Google

Chrome-saved passwords in plain text not a flaw, according to Google

Viewable at the click of a button.
Adam Greenberg Aug 8 2013, 12:08PM Security
Google introduces Android app for remote wipe, locating lost devices

Google introduces Android app for remote wipe, locating lost devices

Already appearing on some Android devices.
Danielle Walker Aug 8 2013, 12:08PM Mobility
DiData launches cloud back-up

DiData launches cloud back-up

Cloud security also a growing focus.
Joshua Gliddon Aug 8 2013, 10:46AM Security
CRN roundtable: The changing shape of cyber security

CRN roundtable: The changing shape of cyber security

No target is too small in a connected world.
David Binning Aug 8 2013, 10:27AM Security
Backdoor besets OpenX ad platform

Backdoor besets OpenX ad platform

Package compromised since 2012 permits remote hijack.
Darren Pauli Aug 8 2013, 8:41AM Security
Android malware apps to hit one million this year

Android malware apps to hit one million this year

Hackers look to make easy money rather than take remote control of devices.
Shona Ghosh Aug 8 2013, 8:25AM Mobility
Child porn bust could hold deeper implications to privacy of Tor users

Child porn bust could hold deeper implications to privacy of Tor users

Vulnerability compromises anonymity.
Adam Greenberg Aug 7 2013, 8:00AM Security

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