United pays miles to hackers who spotted IT-system flaws
Two hackers have scored a million frequent-flier miles each on United Airlines for finding security holes in the airline's computer systems.
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Jul 16, 2015
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News tagged with computing security
With data breaches, bad news can show up well down the road
The revelation that the data breach at the U.S. government's personnel office was actually much worse than the government originally thought is following a familiar script.
Security
Jul 10, 2015
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Fed agency blames giant hack on 'neglected' security system
The agency that allowed hackers linked to China to steal private information about nearly every federal employee—and detailed personal histories of millions with security clearances—failed for years to take basic steps ...
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Jun 16, 2015
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When secret government talks are hacked it shows no one is secure in the connected age
Hotel rooms aren't as private as they used to be. Recent reports suggest luxury hotels may have been targeted by national intelligence services trying to spy on negotiations over Iran's nuclear programme.
Security
Jun 16, 2015
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Video: Identifying counterfeit computer chips
Counterfeit computer chips are often difficult to identify and can not only find their way into the supply chains of everyday products but threaten national security.
Engineering
Jun 16, 2015
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Cybersecurity firm says spying campaign targeted Iran talks (Update)
A cybersecurity firm with close ties to Russian intelligence said Wednesday it uncovered a cyber-espionage campaign targeting hotels that hosted Iran nuclear negotiations, the details of which are among the most closely held ...
Security
Jun 10, 2015
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Snowden revelations costly for US tech firms, study says
US technology companies are getting hit harder than anticipated by revelations about surveillance programs led by the National Security Agency, a study showed Tuesday.
Internet
Jun 9, 2015
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Logjam isn't the only reason your computer might be more vulnerable to internet threats
There's a hole in the protection surrounding some of the internet's supposedly secure websites. A group of researchers has discovered that cyber criminals and other hackers can attack websites that use the "https" security ...
Security
May 25, 2015
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Time to move beyond 'medieval' cyber security approach, expert says
The nation's approach to cyber security has much in common with medieval defense tactics, and that needs to change, says a cyber security expert at Missouri University of Science and Technology.
Security
May 22, 2015
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Researcher denied flight after tweet poking United security
United Airlines stopped a prominent security researcher from boarding a California-bound flight late Saturday, following a social media post by the researcher days earlier suggesting the airline's onboard systems could be ...
Telecom
Apr 19, 2015
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