Following a major patch for Microsoft's Internet Explorer, Chrome and Firefox have also come out with fixes for a remotely exploitable flaw
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US Regulators Criticise Android, iOS Child Protection
Applications for Apple's iOS and Google's Android devices don't provide enough information on how children's privacy is protected, according to the US' FTC
US Secret Service Pulls Plug On Forms Site
The US Secret Service has shut down and then reinstated online forms site JotForm, without the need for a law such as SOPA
RSA Denies X.509 Public Key Algorithm Weakness Is A Flaw
RSA accepts X.509 weaknesses but says that research revelations raise questions about poor implementation
Android Malware Increased By 3,000 Percent in 2011
Google's Android was targeted with malware more than any other mobile operating system in 2011
Centrify And Enterproid Tackle Mobile Management For iOS And Android
As mobile device management comes to the fore, Centrify and Enterproid have made BYOD-related announcements
‘Wikapedia’ And ‘Twtter’ Typosquatters Fined £100,000 Each
UK watchdog PhonepayPlus fines two companies promoting competitions on misspelled domain names
Official Loses Nuclear Plant Safety Test Details On USB Stick
ONR official loses USB stick containing details about Hartlepool power plant, but claims nothing "significantly sensitive" was lost
European Court Rules Social Networks Will Not Have To Hunt Pirates
The European Court Of Justice has ruled against tough anti-piracy controls, stating that it would affect freedom of speech
ICO Slaps Cheshire East Council With £80,000 Fine
The Information Commissioner has fined Cheshire East council £80,000 for not properly protecting personal data
Waledac Botnet Returns With Password-Stealing Capabilities
More than a year after Microsoft shut down the Waledac botnet, it has reawakened with far more dangerous capabilities
Certificate Authorities Warned By Mozilla About Issuing MITM SSL Certs
Mozilla has drafted a letter warning certificate authorities not to issue eavesdropping "man-in-the-middle" certificates
New Types Of Cloud Need New Types Of Security
As private and public clouds begin to interact and new types of cloud emerge, the security market is expected to grow with it, says Chris Preimesberger
Apple Promises To Improve iPhone Address Book Security
Company bows to the concerns of the US Congress over iPhone apps covertly downloading address book data
Cloud Computing: Essential Risk and Security
Cloud computing appears to offer so many benefits in the current economy - high performance, low cost, low maintenance on-line applications and services. But are they secure?
Patches Galore In February Security Fix Deluge
Between Microsoft's Patch Tuesday and Adobe's Shockwave update, IT departments have a heavy load of patches to apply
Systems Security Professionals In Demand, Says (ISC)²
More than half of the companies surveyed said they will be hiring information security staff this year
Twitter Enables Secure HTTPS By Default For All Users
Twitter joins Google to add HTTPS by default to protect users' privacy - leaving Facebook to make the move
Catbird Partners VMware To Add Firewall Controls To Virtualised Infrastructures
Catbird’s vSecurity incorporates multi-function security monitoring inside the fabric of Cloud and virtual infrastructures
Emergency Services At Risk From Soft Radio Hacking
Software defined radio (SDR) is opening mobile phones to new hacking threats, warns Digital Assurance
Eight More Challengers Reach The Cyber-Security Finals
The search for the next cyber-security champion is rapidly heading to its conclusion on 10 March
Attackers Prey On Visitors To Leaked Documents Site
Hackers have used the Blackhole exploit toolkit to compromise the Crytome.org document-leak website and infect thousands of visitors
Cyber-Criminals Turning To ‘Malnets’ For Infrastructure
Attackers are increasingly using established infrastructure to deliver malicious payloads, giving security vendors a new way of offering protection, according to Blue Coat
Google Defends Google Wallet After Security Scare
Google has defended its Google Wallet mobile payment service after reports emerged of security risks
Anonymous Takes Down Greek Government Websites
It has been a busy weekend for Anonymous with attacks on the Greek parliament, CIA, state of Alabama, and Mining Hall of Mexico
US Drafts A Hard ACTA To Follow
The Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA) is just another way to satisfy the US corporate overlords now SOPA is gone, argues Eric Doyle
Android Malware Scam Nets Millions Per Year
Criminals have created a network of infected Android devices that could be netting millions per year, researchers say
Google Defends Mobile Wallet Security
Google has demanded users stop their efforts to hack Android smartphones to test the security of the Google Wallet payment service
Arbor Networks: Tools Now Automate DDoS Attacks
Automated toolkits are now making it possible for criminals to launch DDoS attacks without much technical knowledge
Citadel Trojan: Open-Source Malware Community Adds Customer Care
Experts warn that Zeus malware market is mirroring big business, with social networks and help forums