Security

Efforts to Update Outdated Privacy Act Gain Momentum

Subcommittee chairman Daniel Akaka is calling for an overhaul of the Privacy Act as he warns that current privacy statutes governing how federal agencies use citizens' personal information have failed to keep pace with the way government authori

Different Cloud Survey, Same Cloud Adoption Concerns

The Uptime Institute's 2012 Data Center Survey is the latest to show that companies remain reluctant to use the cloud because of security concerns. These firms seem to be waiting for an 'all clear' from some higher authority--but with

Can Big Data Help Universities Tackle Security, BYOD?

Universities have some of the most complex IT infrastructures around, and BYOD is a reality they can't escape. Chief Security Officers at universities are increasingly turning to Big Data analytics technologies to mine the data in their logs and

5 Olympic Cyber Risks to Watch Out For

Just a few of the ways the crooks are trying to fool you during the 2012 Olympic Games.

Going for Your Gold: Cybercrooks Launch Olympic-Themed Attacks

Going for Your Gold: Cybercrooks Launch Olympic-Themed Attacks

Bad guys are recycling a number of tried-and-true scams for the 2012 Olympic Games including the the 419 Nigerian email. They've also put up web sites offering to sell you bogus live feeds of the games.

Apple Wants Your Fingerprint

Unlocking your iPhone with a fingerprint would be awesomely convenient. But is this going too far?

Your Smartphone Is a Spy for the Government

Tens of thousands of times a year, federal courts issue orders to let the government obtain cell phone and email records -- and they do it in secret. What happened to our right to privacy?

Cybersecurity News Roundup: Siemens Plugs Stuxnet Holes; Gamigo Loses 8M IDs; AC/DC Rocks Iran Nuke Facility

This week's IT security news roundup features stories on Siemens' efforts to patch holes that could have led to Stuxnet-like attacks; new Android malware hidden inside the Opera Mini browser; an AC/DC-themed attack on an Iranian Nuclear Age

Why the Latest Senate Cybersecurity Bill is a Joke

A new version of the controversial Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protect Act (CISPA) is about to be put to vote in the U.S. Senate., and it could very well pass. But the modified bill is no better than earlier versions, according to CIO.com blogger

One Cheap and Easy Thing All Companies Can Do to Boost Security

Event logs are the basic text of what happens in your corporate systems. So why do so many companies ignore them?