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New Android malware should be wake-up call for security admins
Security firm Kaspersky reported on a new malware threat that it calls the most sophisticated it has seen in targeting Android phones.
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DARPA's Plan X and the future of the U.S. cyber defense infrastructure
Plan X sounds like a summer sci-fi movie, but it's actually one of DARPA's latest projects, aimed at improving the nation's defense of critical infrastructure targets.
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Keeping your corporate social media accounts secure
Does your company have official social media accounts like Twitter or Facebook? How do you protect them from unauthorized access? Get a few tips here and take our poll on security ...
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New McAfee patent hints at a more walled-off online world
A McAfee patent hints at content filtering at the user level in order to block sites that offer pirated content.
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How to test Firefox 23 change on unsecured content before it happens
Mozilla announced that the next version of its browser, Firefox 23, will automatically block unsecured content on encrypted web pages. You can check how that change will affect you...
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Securing Bitcoins: Barrage of attacks undermines value
Patrick Lambert looks into the tumultuous world of Bitcoins and recent threats to the virtual currency system.
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DDoS strike on Spamhaus highlights need to close DNS open resolvers
Patrick Lambert breaks down the Spamhaus DDoS attack and some of the controversies that have ensued. What isn't up for debate -- fixing the open resolver flaw on DNS servers.
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The security implications of 420,000 vulnerable hosts
Patrick Lambert presents a case of security findings that could get its researcher jail time. Is there such as thing as a "benevolent" botnet?
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Stolen credit reports: What you can do to protect yourself
Patrick Lambert follows up on the stolen celebrity credit reports. You don't have to be famous to be at risk. What can individuals and businesses do for protection?
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Making online payments safe from fraud: Conversion rate vs. security
Patrick Lambert looks at the vulnerable area of online payment fraud. Is there a way to make payment forms both convenient and secure?