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Bug Bounty Hunters Reveal Eight Vulnerabilities in Google Services

The two security researchers explained how they found so many bugs in such a short space of time

May 24, 2012 4 mins
Intrusion Detection Software Security Windows Security
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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

May 24, 2012 2 mins
Browsers Encryption Internet
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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.

May 23, 2012 4 mins
E-commerce Software Internet Security
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Bredolab Botnet Author Sentenced to 4 Years in Prison in Armenia

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

May 23, 2012 2 mins
Cybercrime Intrusion Detection Software Legal
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Microsoft Takes Bing Streetside Offline in Germany After Privacy Complaints

Broadcom: 2023 Tech Trends That Transform IT

Mar 31, 2023 5 mins
Security
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Microsoft Takes Bing Streetside Offline in Germany After Privacy Complaints

It remains unclear if and when the service will be reinstated

May 23, 2012 3 mins
Internet Privacy
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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

May 22, 2012 4 mins
Data Breach Fraud Intrusion Detection Software
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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.

May 21, 2012 4 mins
Small and Medium Business Smartphones iPhone
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Cross-browser Worm Spreads Via Facebook, Security Experts Warn

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

May 21, 2012 3 mins
Browsers Intrusion Detection Software Security
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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.

May 21, 2012 12 mins
Data and Information Security Government Legal
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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

May 18, 2012 4 mins
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