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RSA president questions government role in cybersecurity
The president of one of the world’s biggest computer security vendors says he is skeptical that a stronger government role in cyberdefense will abate …
House approves controversial cybersecurity bill
The House of Representatives passed bipartisan legislation on Wednesday designed to help companies and the federal government better defend against the growing threat of …
EU to investigate transparency of Internet search results – document
Internet platforms such as Google, Microsoft and Yahoo! will be the subject of a widespread inquiry by European regulators to determine whether they are …
AT&T pays record $25m fine over customer data thefts
AT&T has been fined $25m (£17m) over data breaches at call centres in Mexico, Colombia and the Philippines. Names, social security numbers and customer …
How to stay safe online: CNET’s security checklist
It’s always better to be safe than sorry. Especially when it comes to your personal information. Keeping your info secure online requires you to …
Federal agents responsible for sacking Silk Road charged with money laundering, fraud, and theft
When the federal government took down the illicit drug laundering website Silk Road, it was the conclusion of a massive investigation and surveillance operation …
Snapchat got 375 government data requests in four months
Snapchat’s service featuring disappearing messages is known for its popularity among teens. Now it’s becoming popular with law enforcement. Snapchat, for the first time, …
Microsoft gives up, turns off Do Not Track by default
Microsoft today rolled back its commitment to the nearly-dead “Do Not Track” (DNT) standard, saying that it would no longer automatically switch on the …
How to opt out of Verizon’s ‘supercookie’ tracking program
Verizon came under fire this past January for bundling what privacy advocates called a “supercookie” with every smartphone. Mobile devices on the carrier’s network …
Many password strength meters are downright WEAK, say researchers
Website password strength meters, like a spouse asked to assess your haircut or outfit, often tell you only what you want to hear. That’s …
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