FTC proposes a compromise so RadioShack can sell consumer data
On Monday the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) sent a letter to the bankruptcy court presiding over RadioShack’s supervised asset sell-off suggesting a compromise that …
US offers rewards for fugitive Russian hackers
The U.S. government is offering multimillion-dollar rewards for information that leads to the arrest or conviction of two alleged Russian hackers. Both were indicted …
New York threatens action if RadioShack sells customer data
New York’s attorney general said his office will take “appropriate action” if personal data on millions of RadioShack customers is handed over as part …
Researchers investigate link between Axiom spy group, Anthem breach
When news of the Anthem breach first surfaced, investigators claimed that malicious tools, linked exclusively to Chinese cyber attackers, were used against the health …
How Secure Is Android if Google Won’t Patch?
Google’s Android mobile operating system takes a lot of criticism from security researchers for various security flaws and weaknesses. This week, Rapid7 security researcher …
Android malware encounters surged in 2014, up by 75 percent, report says
Although many U.S.-based security professionals and mobile device users might have once believed their devices were safe from malware, new research suggests that in …
President Obama Proposes National Breach Notification Standard
In a speech at the Federal Trade Commission on January 12, 2015, President Obama proposed a nationwide breach notification standard that would require all …
US and EU politicians use Charlie Hebdo attack to call for more Internet surveillance
Millions worldwide have expressed their support for victims of the Charlie Hebdo attack by Islamic extremists, which left 12 dead. The tragic shooting has …
Court Ruling: EA’s Anti-Piracy Software Is Patent Infringing
Between the company’s general disposition and the incredible failure of the SimCity launch, Electronic Arts is becoming a name associated directly with digital rights …
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