California loses personal info for 700,000...on microfiche
The records, including Social Security numbers and state ID numbers for home care workers and recipients, were lost or stolen while in the mail.
90 percent of 'secure' HTTPS sites are vulnerable, study finds
A nonprofit initiative to check on SSL implementations finds that 75 percent of those sites are vulnerable to a BEAST attack, and only 10 percent are secure.
New chip tracks smart-phone locations down to the inch, even indoors
Broadcom's new chip uses sensors, wireless protocols and multiple satellite constellations to pinpoint locations outside or inside, and even tell you which floor you're on.
Why do feds rank cloud, agile development down on their priority list?
It's not that cloud isn't important, but federal IT professionals see other issues as more urgent, a recent Serena Software survey suggests.
April is a cruel month for medical records breaches
Disks containing 315,000 patient records have gone missing from Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, the second major U.S. medical information breach in as many weeks.
New malware targeting Mac OS X a 'wake-up call' for Apple users
The recently discovered SabPub and LuckyCat exploit Word vulnerabilities and are a sign Mac users need to get wise about patching, security experts say.
What cloud computing needs to take the next step
Agencies and vendors need common definitions, performance metrics and security controls, say panelists at the FOSE 2012 conference.
When does online radicalism become real-world terrorism?
Though there is no litmus test to predetermine when or even if an extremist on the Web will become a violent terrorist, there are a few tell-tale signs.
Ex-official in Fla. charged with hacking district's computer system
The former CFO of the Key Largo Wastewater Treatment District faces 21 felony counts.
DARPA: Dump passwords for always-on biometrics
The agency's Active Authentication program would analyze typing patterns and other behavioral traits so that a user's ID is continuously being confirmed.
5 thieves, 5 cities, 12 hours: Can Twitter catch them?
A State Department-sponsored contest will test social media's intelligence-gathering power, asking contestants to find a ring of international jewel thieves.
Robot cars get the green light in Nevada
State becomes the first to allow self-driving vehicles -- for testing, at the moment -- which Google says can increase safety.
Google: Claims of bypassing Safari security settings 'mischaracterized'
The search giant defends itself against claims of subverting Safari, as Microsoft says IE's settings were also bypassed.
Hackers roamed Nortel's networks for over 10 years
The hack, which downloaded spyware that sent documents to a server in China, occurred in 2000 and continued for years after being discovered.
Can government stem the rise of hacktivism?
Most distributed denial-of-service attacks today are politically or ideologically motivated, a dramatic change from past years, according to a recent survey. However, confidence in law enforcement to defend against these cyberattacks is at an all-time low.
Legitimate file-hosting sites next target for malware
A malware attack on SendSpace raises concerns about security for file-hosting sites.
New York sues big banks over mortgage database
The state's attorney general says Bank of America, Wells Fargo and JPMorgan Chase used MERS "as an end-run around" reporting requirements in pursuing foreclosures.
Police testing long-range scanner to 'frisk' for guns on the street
The New York Police Department, which is developing the device with DOD, wants to use terahertz wave technology to detect weapons from as far as 80 feet away.
After 10 years, $356M, Justice IG wants to scuttle IWN project
An inspector general's audit report recommends ending the troubled program for building a national wireless law enforcement network in favor of newer technologies.
NYC opens first high school for software engineering
City aims to help fill the need for programmers, whether the students go to college or not.
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