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Chinese Government’s Link to Cyber Espionage Clearer Than Ever

It's a common belief in the information security world that the Chinese government is behind many of the advanced persistent threats that target companies around the world in an effort to steal their IP and trade secrets. Now one security firm h

Feb 20, 2013 8 mins
Data Breach Intellectual Property Intrusion Detection Software
opinion

Researchers Find Way to Pinpoint Location Where Online Video was Shot

Researchers are currently working on a software program that can analyze online video and pinpoint the location where it was captured. The idea is a novel one, but CIO.com blogger Bill Snyder wonders if it represents another blow to Internet-user pri

Feb 19, 2013 3 mins
Consumer Electronics Privacy
opinion

US Military Creates Medal for Cyber-Combat Veterans

The U.S. military's first new combat-related award since 1944, The Distinguished Warfare Medal, is being awarded to soldiers who stare at computer screens and/or fly remote controlled-aircraft.

Feb 19, 2013 4 mins
Security
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The How-To Guide to Windows 8

From a rundown of Windows 8 multi-touch interface features to enterprise upgrade challenges to Microsoft's homemade Surface Windows 8 devices, CIO.com's Ultimate Guide for Windows 8 covers it all. Our guide delivers expert reviews, advice o

Feb 15, 2013 8 mins
Encryption Malware Small and Medium Business
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Certificate Authorities Form Group to Educate on SSL Best Practices

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Sep 28, 2021
Digital Transformation IT Leadership Security Practices
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Certificate Authorities Form Group to Educate on SSL Best Practices

Responding to the increasing number of threats aimed at certificate authorities and the ecosystem of trusted online transactions they represent, seven certificate authorities have come together to form an advocacy group to advance security standards

Feb 15, 2013 3 mins
Data Breach Encryption Intrusion Detection Software
opinion

TV Alert Systems Warn of Zombie Attack After Hack

This week's cybersecurity news roundup has stories on TV alerts in Montana and Michigan that warned of an outbreak of the living dead; cybercrooks planting malware on IT sites; state-sponsored attacks on Myanmar reporters' email; and more.

Feb 14, 2013 4 mins
Security
opinion

Obama Name Checks Cybersecurity in State of the Union

President Obama's comments on cybersecurity in his most recent State of the Union address sounded good, but unfortunately they probably confused more people than they enlightened.

Feb 13, 2013 3 mins
Security
opinion

US Lobbyists Write EU Online-Privacy Law

The European Union is working with the American Chamber of Commerce, Amazon and eBay to write a new online privacy policy.

Feb 12, 2013 3 mins
Privacy Security
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FIDO Alliance Says, ‘Forget Passwords!’

The username-password approach to online security is more problem than cure, according to Fast Identity Online, a new industry alliance that plans to streamline and enhance online authentication with an open, standards-based protocol.

Feb 12, 2013 5 mins
Biometrics Data and Information Security Malware
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The How-To Guide for Facebook

Our Facebook guide delivers expert analysis on the latest Facebook developments, helpful tips, tricks and how-tos, and the latest updates on privacy, Facebook apps and more.

Feb 12, 2013 26 mins
Facebook Privacy Social Networking Apps