Security

Yahoo Leaks Private Key, Allows Anyone to Build Yahoo-signed Chrome Extensions

Yahoo accidentally leaked the private key that was used to digitally sign its new Axis extension for Google Chrome

Craigslist Users Beware: The Scammers Are After You

Craigslist is full of great bargains; but it’s also full of scams. Selling my piano via the online marketplace made me a target.

Bredolab Botnet Author Sentenced to 4 Years in Prison in Armenia

He was found guilty of using the botnet to launch multiple DDoS attacks

Microsoft Takes Bing Streetside Offline in Germany After Privacy Complaints

It remains unclear if and when the service will be reinstated

Banking Malware Monitors Victims By Hijacking Webcams and Microphones, Researchers Say

Banking Malware Monitors Victims By Hijacking Webcams and Microphones, Researchers Say

The SpyEye variant secretly films and records what victims say and do when they are being defrauded

Mobile App Standoff: Web App vs. Native App

For resources-strapped companies that want to get in the mobile app game, a Web app tuned for smartphones and tablets is a wise choice. Just ask Texas insurance provider ANICO.

Cross-browser Worm Spreads Via Facebook, Security Experts Warn

Malware writers use Crossrider browser extension development framework to build Facebook worm

Security: Prepared for the EU’s New Data Protection Regulation?

As the U.K. prepares to begin enforcing its version of the European Union's E-Privacy Directive later this week, the 27-member nations of the E.U. are considering new draft legislation that would reform and harmonize data protection laws.

Weekly Cybersecurity Roundup: Special Facebook Edition

This week's IT security roundup is a special Facebook edition, with stories on Facebook's attempt to stop a rampant worm; the doctor/patient Facebook relationship; how you should always remember to log out of Facebook when robbing an Intern

Social Networking Security in the Workplace

Enterprise social media tools can benefit businesses in many ways. The inherent risks of social networking, however, can be very bad for business. Educating employees on the acceptable use of social media, and having a security strategy and policies