Security

DDoS attacks, mobile traffic visibility top security concerns: Arbor

FTC Online Privacy Protection Campaign Kicks Into High Gear

As the Federal Trade Commission settles with a company involving allegations of a massive data breach that exposed medical records, it continues its work evaluating privacy practices of businesses in the Internet age.

India Hopes Paper Brochures Help Patch Cybersecurity Holes

This week's IT security news roundup has stories on the Indian government's (ridiculous) plan to ship cybersecurity brochures with new computer hardware; Gozi malware arrests; new SCADA password cracking code; Android software vulnerabiliti

Symantec Reorganization Offers a Lesson on Knowing When to Leave

Symantec's recently announced reorganization and strategic shift point to a tenuous few years, as employees will be asked to do more with less in the name of keeping shareholders--including the CEO--happy. This is usually a good sign that it&#03

Government Snooping on Google Users Hits All-Time High

Cybersecurity spending is a complex question that really comes down to your needs. There is always a vendor waiting in the wings to sell you anything, so ask these key questions before you make any investment. rn

Government Snooping on Google Users Hits All-Time High

Think of all the personal information you turn over to Google and realize that the government can get its hands on it without even obtaining a warrant.

At Davos the Elite Ponder Stale Cybersecurity Issues—and Charlize Theron

The Rich and Powerful attendees of the World Economic Forum say they're concerned that the U.S. government and businesses aren't working together to protect them from hackers. But big American banks have been getting help from the NSA for a

Obama’s Executive Order on Cybersecurity Fighting Words to GOP

A prominent GOP lawmaker--opposed to any measure that would expand government oversight over digital infrastructure owned and operated by the private sector--urges President Obama to not issue an executive order mandating new cybersecurity provisions

Big Data Brings Big Privacy Concerns

Wary of privacy implications of massive data collection systems, the Senate Commerce Committee plans to continue a probe of the industry, coinciding with a separate inquiry underway at the Federal Trade Commission.

How to Spot a Social Media Scam

Social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter are breeding grounds for phishing, clickjacking and social engineering attacks. Here are nine tips for spotting a scam, plus advice for what to do if you fall victim.

CBA, Telstra join Open Data Centre Alliance