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A Third Of All HTTPS Servers Are Vulnerable To DROWN OpenSSL Bug
Researchers detail how DROWN can be used to decrypt communications on HTTPS-secure websites and urge server operators to update now
RSA Conference 2016: What’s Old Security is New Again
BLOG: Kurt Stammberger, founder of the RSA Conference, sees the same issues in FBI vs. Apple as were brought to the fore in 1993 with Clipper Chip.
‘Fingerprinting’ Helps Malvertising Attacks Find Victims And Avoid Detection
Research shows more malvertising assaults are using 'fingerprinting' at an advert level to avoid unncessary attention and save bandwidth
Microsoft Boosts Office 365, Azure Security With Analytics And Visualisation Tools
Microsoft says new capabilities for its cloud services are part of a new vision of security outlined by Satya Nadella last year
Poll: Should Smartphone Makers Unlock Devices For Law Enforcement?
Apple is fighting a very public battle with the FBI over encryption. But should the industry do more? Let us know
Hackers Breach Linux Mint Distribution, Forums
Attackers manage to breach Linux Mint's security, adding a backdoor to the distribution and even stealing information from user forums.
Cisco Touts Benefits Of ‘Simplified’ Security For IoT Era With New Firewalls, Software
Cisco says its threat-focused next generation firewalls will help firms simplify their security and prevent overcomplication
Cisco Patches Firewall Vulnerability
Shut that door, as Cisco issues a vulnerability alert that affects its front-line defensive firewalls
6 Ways To Stop Cybercriminals Breaking Your Heart
It's time to end your relationships with cybercriminals who lie, cheat and steal. You can do so much better
20 Cybersecurity Terms Everyone Should Know
Get your head around these IT security terms and you're well on your way to protecting your company, says Laurance Dine, managing principal at Verizon Enterprise Solutions
eBay ‘Won’t Fix’ JavaScript Flaw That Exposes Users To Malware, Phishing
Flaw in eBay custom descriptions could allow for the execution of malicious JavaScript, but no fix appears to be on the horizon
US Congress To Probe Juniper Networks Firewall Backdoor Code
US congressional probe to investigate who placed the backdoor code into Juniper's firewall software
Oracle To Kill Off Java Browser Plugin
Oracle admits time is running out for browser plugins and suggests Java developers migrate to another platform
Quiz Of The Week: Privacy
The issue of privacy has never been in the spotlight as much as it is now, but what do you know about it?
Government Offers Support To Cybersecurity Startups
Government hopes advice and cybersecurity support will help startups flourish, gain investment and protect the UK from an attack
California Anti-Encryption Bill Targets Smartphones
Like a recent New York State bill, the law seeks to ban the sale of mobile devices that can't be decrypted for the use of law-enforcement agencies
Symantec Partner Scares Web Users Into Buying Overpriced Software
Researchers find a member of Symantec's partner program was offering bogus tech support and overpriced software to web users
Linux Trojan Takes Screenshots And Captures Audio
Linux.Ekoms.1 takes a screenshot every 30 seconds but audio capture function remains dormant for now
‘LostPass’ Phishing Scam Can Steal LastPass Credentials
Security researcher devises method of stealing LastPass login details using browser notifications and API
Google Removes 13 More Malicious Android Apps From Google Play
More malicious apps masquerading as games are found on Google Play
Pop-Under Malvertising Attack Hits Adult And Streaming Sites With Ransomware
Dodgy ads install CryptoWall ransomware on PCs with out of date Flash plug-ins in latest malvertising attack
Google Delivers Five Critical Vulnerability Patches To Nexus Devices
Google fixes 12 Android vulnerabilities for Nexus smartphones and tablets, including a severe media related remote code execution flaw
Cisco Reviews Code After Juniper Backdoor Revelation
Cisco says voluntary review is to reassure customers and says it has no indication of unauthorised code in its equipment
BlackBerry CEO Criticises Apple, Others For Not Working With Governments
BlackBerry chief John Chen says technology and governments should work together, claiming privacy would not be the victim of cooperation
Researcher Accesses Details Of 13m Mackeeper Users
Controversial security app MacKeeper says no payment details stolen and flaw is fixed
Most DDoS Victims Think They Know Their Attackers
Nearly half of companies hit by DDoS attacks believe their competitors are responsible
Malvertising Assault Targets DailyMotion
Security researchers warn that even the most popular sites are targets for malvertising assaults
French Police Looking To Ban Tor Network And Free Wi-Fi
Crackdown on insecure and unsecured networks follows Paris terrorist attacks last month
New Flash Malvertising Attack Affects Major Porn Sites
Researchers detect a new Flash malvertising campaign targeting users of several "moderately" popular adult portals