Firm says phone apps spy on Hong Kong protesters
The Chinese government might be using smartphone apps to spy on pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong, a U.S. security firm said.
Security
Oct 02, 2014
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'Bash' computer bug could hit millions (Update)
The US government and technology experts warned Thursday of a vulnerability in some computer-operating systems, including Apple's Mac OS, which could allow widespread and serious attacks by hackers.
Security
Sep 25, 2014
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UPS says 51 retail stores breached by malware
Some customers of The UPS Store may have had their credit and debit card information exposed by a computer virus found on systems at 51 stores in 24 states.
Security
Aug 20, 2014
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Former NSA chief defends cybersecurity venture
Even in an era when former U.S. officials routinely profit from business ventures linked to their public service, recently retired National Security Agency chief Keith Alexander raised eyebrows when he disclosed he is working ...
Security
Aug 05, 2014
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Verizon data queries nearly 150,000 in 2014
US telecom giant Verizon said Tuesday it received nearly 150,000 requests for customer data from US law enforcement agencies in the first half of 2014.
Telecom
Jul 08, 2014
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Chinese military hackers target space industry
A Chinese military unit has run a hacking campaign that includes sending bogus email in a bid to intercept Western satellite communications and aerospace secrets, a US security firm said.
Security
Jun 10, 2014
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Cyber failures spark search for new security approach
With cybersecurity's most glaring failures in the limelight, many experts say it's time for a new approach.
Security
May 24, 2014
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Google toughens security with Gmail encryption (Update)
Google said Thursday its popular Gmail service would use encryption to thwart snooping, in the latest move by the tech sector reassuring customers following revelations about US surveillance programs.
Internet
Mar 20, 2014
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Cyberattack traced to hacked refrigerator, researchers report
Call it the attack of the zombie refrigerators. Computer security researchers said this week they discovered a large "botnet" which infected Internet-connected home appliances and then delivered more than 750,000 malicious ...
Internet
Jan 17, 2014
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New cybersecurity boom arrives in Silicon Valley
Nefarious cybercrime syndicates and villainous state-sponsored hackers are making the digital world an increasingly dangerous place.
Business
Dec 17, 2013
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