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Bruce Schneier Is Wrong – There Is Hope For Internet Privacy
The security guy who has no vulnerabilities thinks there is no privacy left at all on the Internet - Tom Brewster thinks he should cheer up
The Epidemiology Of Malware
A nineteenth century doctor can tell you how to stop malware, says Dominic Storey
Will Companies Stop Paying For Security?
Will the cloud and consumer devices overturn the security market? We ask Christian Fredrikson
Meet 2013’s Cyber Security Challenge Champ
Cyber Security Challenge 2013 winner, Stephen Miller,tells us about his and the competition's future
RSA 2013: Hacking Team Defends Its Surveillance Software
Hacking Team's software was allegedly used by repressive regimes to track down citizens for torture. We ask their lawyer Eric Rabe to explain
RSA 2013: Juniper Is Cagey About Sharing Threat Data
Juniper's Nawaf Bitar will share threat data with RSA, but will he work with rivals? That's not nearly so sure....
RSA 2013: Context Is King
As perimeter defences fail, security experts are falling back on analytics. Tom Brewster says Big Data and context are hot at the RSA 2013 show
US: Strike Back After China’s Cyber Pearl Harbor!
State-sponsored hackers from China have penetrated US institutions. Wayne Rash wants virtual blood
Brain Dead Security Unleashes Zombie Attack Hoax
US radio and TVs issued zombie attack warnings because of poor security. Wayne Rash wants more brains
Help Your Staff Avoid Spear Phishing!
Spear phishing is a major security risk, and the only way to stop it is to train your staff, says Scott Greaux
Richard III: We Have A Hunch His DNA Tests Could Affect Us All
They've identified Richard III from his DNA. Could they do the same to you, asks Andy Green of Varonis
Why Data Protection Day Is A Dismal Failure
Data Protection Day fails to inspire yet again - it's time for a different story, says Tom Brewster
Is It Time To Test Active Defence In Court?
If you are hit by a hacker, is it legal to hit back? Peter Judge thinks it's time to test Active Defence in court
Assange Spurts Protests Online Through His Little Package
Swiss artists give WikiLeaks founder Assange a chance to voice opinions on current affairs
Hit By Cyber Crime? Keep A Clear Head
Cyber crime isn't like ordinary crime says Seth Berman of Stroz Friedberg. Think before you report it
WikiLeaks Alleged Leaker Bradley Manning Faces Delayed Trial
Intelligence analyst Bradley Manning was not abused enough to have his case thrown out, says judge
John McAfee Goes From Defensive To Cyber Offensive
Man who created anti-virus giant turns cyber criminal?
The UK Was Ignored In ‘Egregious’ ITU Internet Treaty Talks
The UK was ignored by both UN member states and the ITU at this month's crucial meeting in Dubai. That's bad news for a free and open Internet, says Tom Brewster
Gary McKinnon To Face No UK Charges But Fight With US Isn’t Over
CPS says if McKinnon is to go on trial, it should be in the US
Richard O’Dwyer TVShack Case Ends With A £20,000 Fine
The student returns to his normal life after a short trip to New York
Why 10GB Emails Are “Drive”-ing Fear Into The Hearts of Google’s Users
Not only does Google Drive lack in the security department, it is set to be a more dangerous place thanks to 10GB attachments, argues Brian Spector
David Petraeus Proves It: Email Is Not Secure
Wayne Rash asks: how could the head of the CIA not realise he couldn't trust secrets to Gmail?
The Rise Of Java Vulnerabilities
Ex-hacker Jacques Erasmus of Webroot, says careless users make Java an attractive prospect for criminals