Open Whisper Systems helps WhatsApp achieve end-to-end encryption
The immensely popular Whatsapp instant messenger has the potential to become an even more attractive option for users, as the company has partnered with Open Whisper Systems …
Cisco open sources Big Data security analytics framework
“Technically advanced attackers often leave behind clue-based evidence of their activities, but uncovering them usually involves filtering through mountains of logs and …
Critical factors in preventing data breaches
McAfee issued a new report that assesses organizations’ abilities to detect and deflect targeted attacks, reveals the top eight most critical indicators of attack, and …
Michaels and Staples breaches carried out by same attackers?
The attackers that stole payment card information from consumers of Texas-based arts and crafts store chain Michaels and international office supply chain store Staples are …
One-in-four have been victims of identity theft
Identity theft has ranked as the top concern amongst consumers questioned about their digital lifestyles, according to Centrify. The survey of 1,000 UK consumers, reveals that …
Trojanized Android firmware found on inexpensive handhelds
It’s unfortunate, but true: we live in a world where even if we buy a brand new mobile phone, it’s no guarantee that it’s malware-free. Researchers from …
Top 5 fraud risk areas in the workplace
Limited knowledge and awareness about what constitutes confidential information is putting UK businesses at risk of falling victim to fraud if these materials are not securely …
TRUSTe deceived consumers through its privacy seal program
TRUSTe has agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that it deceived consumers about its recertification program for company’s privacy practices, as well as …
ReadyNAS OS offers 5 levels of data protection
NETGEAR is releasing a new version of its ReadyNAS operating system for its ReadyNAS family of desktop and rack-mount NAS devices. ReadyNAS OS 6.2 offers improvements in data …
Suspected WireLurker creators and distributors arrested in China
Three individuals been arrested by the Beijing Municipal Public Security Bureau in connection to the WireLurker OS X and iOS malware being served to users of Maiyadi, a …
Attackers shellshock, take over devices running on BusyBox
ShellShock, the remote code execution bug (CVE-2014-6271) affecting GNU Bash, the command interpreter present on many Unix systems and Linux distributions, is still being …
US State Department targeted by hackers
Around the same time the unclassified network of the Executive Office of the US President was breached, the same thing happened to some computer systems belonging to the US …
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