New security flaws detected in mobile devices – USA TODAY
USA TODAY New security flaws detected in mobile devicesUSA TODAY"Today's smartphones and tablet devices perform the same functions as a PC," says Dan Hoffman, chief of mobile security at Juniper Networks. "However, the vast majority of devices lack security software and mistakenly rely upon the operating system to …and more » “mobile security” – Google News
Ad-Based Mobile Apps Create Security Risks – Sci-Tech Today
Sci-Tech Today Ad-Based Mobile Apps Create Security RisksSci-Tech TodayThe libraries are a substantial security risk as they allow hackers to bypass Android security features. Including advertisements in mobile apps can pose serious privacy and security risks, computer scientists warned. In a study, many "aggressive" and …Android apps with ads found to pose privacy and security [...]
Mobile Security Ad-Based Mobile Apps Create Security Risks – CIO Today
CIO Today Mobile Security Ad-Based Mobile Apps Create Security RisksCIO TodayThe libraries are a substantial security risk as they allow hackers to bypass Android security features. Mobile applications that contain ads may be creating privacy and security risks for cellphone users, US researchers say.Yet Another Reason To Buy Your Apps: Free, Ad-Supported Android Apps Are [...]
Anonymous Launches Attack a Day After Bust – CIO Today
CIO Today Anonymous Launches Attack a Day After BustCIO TodayThe hacking group Anonymous launched a web attack Wednesday on the Internet security firm PandaLabs, a day after charges were filed against five alleged leaders of the group. "We are Antisec we'll fight till the end," said the message posted on …Anonymous Targets Panda Labs Following [...]
Computer security film from 1990 just as relevant today – IT World
Anyone training an end user today about computer security would be well advised to add the following video to their syllabus – sure, it’s a 1990 video from AT&T with some cheesy graphics and music, but all of the issues addressed in the video – computer … “computer security” – Bing News
Computer security film from 1990 just as relevant today – ITworld.com
Computer security film from 1990 just as relevant todayITworld.comBy Keith Shaw Add a new comment February 15, 2012, 12:02 PM — Anyone training an end user today about computer security would be well advised to add the following video to their syllabus – sure, it's a 1990 video from AT&T with some cheesy graphics …and [...]
Today in Tech: Kindle Fire, ‘spear-,’ SOPA and Carrier IQ
Kindle Fire: Amazon’s Kindle Fire update hit devices Wednesday, with promises of faster Web performance, better privacy and a more responsive touchscreen. So how did it match up? The updated device did immediately and noticeably respond better …
Today in Tech: Kindle Fire, ‘spear-phishing,’ SOPA and Carrier IQ – Washington Post (blog)
Today in Tech: Kindle Fire, 'spear-phishing,' SOPA and Carrier IQWashington Post (blog)Carrier IQ: Motorola and T-Mobile responded Tuesday to requests from Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn) for more details on how they use Carrier IQ software. In its letter to Franken, T-Mobile revealed that it uses the device on some of its premium smartphones …and more »
How to Upgrade to iOS 5 Today, Without Any Developer Account (Jesus Diaz/Gizmodo)
Jesus Diaz / Gizmodo:How to Upgrade to iOS 5 Today, Without Any Developer Account — One day and iOS 5 has been hacked already. Gizmodo reader and Apple lover Mert Erdir has discovered how to upgrade to iOS 5 without developer accounts, using a simple backdoor. Everyone can do it following these extremely simple instructions:
ICANN names computer hacker as security chief – USA Today
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Jeff Moss , a prominent computer hacker who founded the annual Black Hat and DefCon security conferences in Las Vegas,has been hired as the chief security officer for the organization that coordinates names of the world’s Web sites …
