Obama Said to Be Again Close to Naming Cybersecurity Chief
The Obama Administration is once again reported to be close to naming a White House cybersecurity coordinator.
Most Security Products Fail First Certification Tests
ICSA Labs finds most products need several more rounds of testing before they can be deemed "secure."
Washington Watch National ID Program in Deep Trouble, As Budget is Cut 40%
Funding for the already troubled Real ID program has been cut 40%, amid criticism by privacy advocates and state governors.
Pioneer Sues Garmin Over Navigation Technology
Japan's Pioneer has lodged a complaint with the U.S. International Trade Commission against rival navigation-system maker Garmin, alleging some of its products infringe on Pioneer patents.
Apple Issues Week's Second Patch Set, Fixes 7 Safari Flaws
Apple on Wednesday issued its second security update in three days, patching seven vulnerabilities in Safari, including one in the Windows version that the company fixed two months ago for most Mac users.
Flash Flaw Puts Most Sites, Users At Risk, Say Researchers
Hackers can exploit a flaw in Adobe's Flash to compromise nearly every Web site that allows users to upload content, including Google's Gmail, then launch silent attacks on visitors to those sites, security researchers said today.
Web-Application Errors Pose Danger to Enterprises
A majority of Web sites have at least one major security issue that could be used by hackers for fraud-related purposes, according to a new survey.
Unpatched SMB Bug Crashes Windows 7, Researcher Says
A security researcher unveiled a new unpatched bug in Windows 7 and Server 2008 R2 that, when exploited, locks up the system, requiring a total shutdown to regain control.
Hackers Will Exploit Windows Kernel Bug
Hackers will quickly jump on one of the 15 vulnerabilities Microsoft patched Tuesday to build attack code that infects Internet Explorer users, security researchers agreed today.
How to DDOS a Federal Wiretap
Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania say they've discovered a way to circumvent the networking technology used by law enforcement to tap phone lines in the U.S.
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