Security

Malware Strikes With Valid Digital Certificate

We rely upon digital certificates and certificate authorities to validate that online entities are who they say they are, but security firm Malwarebytes recently found a banking Trojan with a valid, signed digital certificate.

Hackers Hijacking Security Cameras for Malware and Spying

Tens of millions of devices -- including printers, routers and smart TVs -- are also at risk. Vulnerability of the devices' unprotected Linux servers compounds the problem with the Universal Plug and Play networking standard.

9 iPhone-iPad Apps That Invade Your Privacy, and 1 That Doesn’t

Most iPhone and iPad apps appear harmless and fun, but don't fall for them. Some apps are virtual Trojan horses that swipe personal data when you're not looking. Appthority has put together a list of some of the worst offenders and you may

Unlock a Smartphone and You May End Up in Jail

Unlocking your own smartphone can now net you a fine of $2,500 -- and people or businesses who get paid to provide unlocking services can go to jail. How crazy is that?

How a Mobile Payment Service Can Grow Your Business

How a Mobile Payment Service Can Grow Your Business

As more and more smartphone and tablet users shop via their mobile devices, being able to accept mobile payments is becoming more important. But does it make sense for your business? Mobile payment service providers Square, PayAnywhere, PayPal and Ba

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

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