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Steer Clear of iOS 8's Infinite Loop
TechNewsWorld Attackers could automatically recruit any iOS device in range into what essentially would be a mobile botnet that could launch denial of service attacks on target iOS devices. The possibility of such an attack is real, according to Simone Margaritelli … |
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US Navy Gears Up for Cyberwarfare
TechNewsWorld Although any kind of warmaking offensive carries risks, "cyberwarfare can be an effective deterrent in two ways," noted Vasco Data Security VP John Gunn. "It can make our assets less attractive for fear of retaliation — and used in a preemptive manner … |
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KitKat Raises Android Security Bar
TechNewsWorld Improvements in KitKat should give Android's security reputation a boost. "Most users running KitKat will be protected against deep-penetration malware," said Bitdefender's Bogdan Botezatu. However, the strides made in KitKat may be muted by an … |
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Google Sticks a Thumb in Android Security Dike
TechNewsWorld The very thing that makes Android so desirable — it's freedom from the constraints of an overlord — also can make it pretty uncool at times. When it comes to security, there's no way to deliver a patch to all Android users simultaneously. Google … |