Gmail Attack Highlights Web Insecurity
A man-in-the-middle attack that relied on an unauthorized Google SSL certificate has revived concern over whether any Web communication is really secure.
Insulin Pump Hack Controversy Grows
Security researcher--and pump user--who found the flaw takes medical device manufacturer Medtronic to task for its response to the security vulnerability.
Facebook Offers Security Guide
Faceboook tries to explain the many security issues that have arisen for users of social networking and give tips for keeping accounts secure.
7 Ways To Stop Insider Hack Attacks
A former IT staffer invaded his pharmaceutical employer's network and deleted virtual machines, causing about $800,000 in losses. Here's how to prevent such trouble.
Microsoft IE9 Blocks Malware Best
Report finds that IE9's ability to block malicious URLs, malware, and phishing attacks far surpasses that of Chrome, Safari, Firefox, or Opera.
Slide Show: Sights And Sounds Of Black Hat USA 2011
Zombies, robots, 'war-flying' drones, PWN phones -- and scary, real-world SCADA hacks were among the mix of lighthearted and deadly serious demonstrations and presentations at this year's Black Hat USA in Las Vegas
Shady RAT No China Smoking Gun
Kudos to McAfee for discovering attacks that go undiscovered too often, but questions about attack severity, sophistication, or nation-state backing remain.
Anonymous Cracks Cops Data Again
The "hacktivist" Anonymous operation known as AntiSec released a 7.4 GB file with emails and personal information from 56 different law enforcement agencies.
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