Sophos Offers Free Data-loss Protection Apps
The move appears to be an effort to challenge similar programs sold by competing vendors.
U.S. Changes Laptop Border Search Rules
The Department of Homeland Security defended the new rules as necessary to detect information about potential terrorism plots as well as other crimes such as child pornography and copyright infringement.
Twitter Silenced, Facebook Slowed by Hackers
Twitter and Facebook suffered service problems from hacker attacks on Thursday, raising speculation about a coordinated campaign against the popular online social networks.
iPhone Very Hackable: Black Hat
Researchers at the Black Hat convention reveal iPhone security vulnerabilities they say seriously compromise a user's data privacy.
Mac Vulnerability Could Allow Data Theft
A Mac expert reveals a method of data theft that works even on encrypted information.
Controversial 'Oracle Hacking' App to be Released
Oracle has released patches to guard against the open source Metasploit tool, but some companies may not have installed them.
Report: Cybersecurity and People Don't Mix
Facebook and other social sites provides hackers with fertile new territory.
Hackers Exploit Flaw in MSFT Office
Hackers have attacked Office software for Windows, using a hole that is not yet fixed.
Is North Korea Cyber Attacking South Korea?
The websites of South Korean government agencies and financial institutions were disabled by apparent hacker attacks, possibly linked to North Korea.
iPhone Users Combat Thieves with Tech
Thieves are increasingly targeting smartphones, but the device's owners are finding ways to fight back.
Facebook Sees Rise in Cybercrime
Facebook users are suffering a wave of attacks by criminals who realize the platform hosts many overly trusting participants.
Microsoft Releases PowerPoint Patch
Hackers are actively attempting to exploit holes in PowerPoint, Microsoft says.
Cyber Chief Needed in White House, Experts say
The new cybersecurity administrator should be based in the White House itself, experts tell a Congressional panel.
Conficker Starts Attacking PCs
Three weeks later than expected, the conficker malware program is gradually starting to attack personal computers.
U.S. Cybersecurity Has a Long Way to Go
Danger of cyber attacks on U.S. computer system cannot be easily guarded against, according to an expert who wrote an analysis for the Obama administration.
U.S. to Unveil 'Cyber Command' for Security
The Obama administration plans to create a new military command to focus on Pentagon computer networks and offensive capabilities in cyberwarfare.
Phishers Getting More Cunning
McColo is offline, yet phishers are finding a way to continue to score victories.
Microsoft: Fear Could be Driving PC Attacks
Consumers have become so concerned about PC virus attacks that they are rushing to install security apps -- many of which are fake and actually install malware.
China Claims Not Spying Over Web
China Tuesday rejected a report suggesting it may be involved in using computer networks to spy on exiled Tibetans and foreign governments, accusing its authors of being possessed by "the ghost of the Cold War."
China to YouTube: Just Say No
China claims to be unafraid of the Internet, yet has apparently blocked access to YouTube.
Cybersquatting Cases Hit Record in 2008
Companies and celebrities ranging from Arsenal football club to actress Scarlett Johansson filed a record number of "cybersquatting" cases in 2008 to stop others from profiting from their famous names, brands and events.
Netbooks: a Security Risk?
The proliferation of low-end netbook may pose a new threat to the cybersecurity of users.
Cybercrime as Destructive as Credit Crisis: Experts
Cybercrime is likely to wreak as much havoc as the credit crisis in the coming years if international regulation is not improved.
Microsoft to Offer Free Security Software
Microsoft Corp said Wednesday it will discontinue sales of its subscription PC security service and instead offer free software to help protect computers from viruses, spyware and other threats.
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