Publication: CNET News - Security

First reported May 17 2013 - Updated May 18 2013 - 1 reports

Google security: you (still) are the weakest link

Google says at its I/O conference that security is so important to the company that it's part of its DNA, but passwords remain a thorny problem. Originally posted at News - Internet & Media ... [Published CNET News - Security - May 17 2013]

Entities: Google Inc, Security, DNA

First reported May 17 2013 - Updated May 17 2013 - 1 reports

Future Firefox takes tougher stance on mixed content

Mozilla might be fine with mixed company, but it's not fond of mixed content. A new tool to block unsecured content on secure sites makes its debut in the latest update to Firefox Aurora. Originally posted at News - Business Tech ... [Published CNET News - Security - May 17 2013]

First reported May 16 2013 - Updated May 17 2013 - 1 reports

New Mac spyware found in the Oslo Freedom Forum

One surprise is that the new spyware found on Oslo Freedom Forum members' systems has a valid Apple Developer ID. Originally posted at MacFixIt ... [Published CNET News - Security - May 16 2013]

Entities: Spyware, Oslo Freedom Forum

First reported May 16 2013 - Updated May 17 2013 - 1 reports

Google Glass spurs privacy questions from Congress

Several congressional members send a letter to Google CEO Larry Page about concerns such as whether Google will use facial recognition technology with Glass. Originally posted at News - Internet & Media ... [Published CNET News - Security - May 16 2013]

Entities: Google Glass, Face Recognition, Google Inc

First reported May 16 2013 - Updated May 16 2013 - 1 reports

LulzSec case in U.K. brings sentences for 4 men

Core members of LulzSec have been sentenced for their campaigns -- and according to the defense, some of the victims were "thoroughly deserving" of what happened to them. ... [Published CNET News - Security - May 16 2013]

Entities: LulzSec

First reported May 13 2013 - Updated May 14 2013 - 1 reports

Apple Inc

Apple, Samsung, others urged to help thwart mobile phone thefts

The New York State attorney general is asking Apple, Samsung, Google, Motorola, and Microsoft what they're doing to crack down on the costly and sometimes violent thefts of mobile phones. Originally posted at News - Mobile ... [Published CNET News - Security - May 13 2013]

Entities: Samsung Group, Apple Inc, Cellphone

First reported May 13 2013 - Updated May 13 2013 - 1 reports

Microsoft Corporation

Microsoft warns of new Trojan hijacking Facebook accounts

Malware focusing on the social network's users in Brazil masquerades as a legitimate Google Chrome extension and Firefox add-on. ... [Published CNET News - Security - May 13 2013]

Entities: Trojan Horse Malware, Microsoft Corporation, Facebook Inc

First reported May 13 2013 - Updated May 13 2013 - 2 reports

Bloomberg: Yes, reporters had access to client data

The editor in chief of Bloomberg News has admitted that reporters were able to access limited client information, an error he calls "inexcusable." Originally posted at News - Internet & Media ... [Published CNET News - Security - May 13 2013]

First reported May 10 2013 - Updated May 10 2013 - 1 reports

U.S. charges 8 in $45M global cybercrime scheme

New York-based cell used information gleaned from two hacks to create bogus debit cards to quickly steal millions from bank machines in Manhattan. ... [Published CNET News - Security - May 10 2013]

Entities: Cybercrime, United States, Manhattan

First reported May 07 2013 - Updated May 08 2013 - 1 reports

Apple ordered by German court to change its privacy rules

The iPhone maker can no longer ask for "global consent" to use customer information or tap in to location-based data. But the court ruling applies only to Germany. Originally posted at News - Apple ... [Published CNET News - Security - May 07 2013]

Entities: Apple Inc, Location-Based Service, iPhone

First reported May 08 2013 - Updated May 08 2013 - 1 reports

Senators propose law to go after foreign cybercriminals

After a slew of U.S. companies' Web sites were hacked, a group of bi-partisan senators is looking at getting a new law passed that combats cyber-theft by foreign governments and hackers. ... [Published CNET News - Security - May 08 2013]

Entities: Cybercrime, Cyber Theft, Computer Hacker

First reported May 03 2013 - Updated May 03 2013 - 2 reports

Samsung Galaxy S4 earns Pentagon security nod

The Pentagon has given the official nod to any Samsung device protected by the Knox security software, which for now includes just the Galaxy S4. Originally posted at News - Mobile ... [Published CNET News - Security - May 03 2013]

Entities: Samsung Galaxy S4, Security, Security Software

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Future Firefox takes tougher stance on mixed co... [Published CNET News - Security - May 17 2013]
Google security: you (still) are the weakest link [Published CNET News - Security - May 17 2013]
Google Glass spurs privacy questions from Congress [Published CNET News - Security - May 16 2013]
New Mac spyware found in the Oslo Freedom Forum [Published CNET News - Security - May 16 2013]
LulzSec case in U.K. brings sentences for 4 men [Published CNET News - Security - May 16 2013]
Apple, Samsung, others urged to help thwart mob... [Published CNET News - Security - May 13 2013]
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Microsoft warns of new Trojan hijacking Faceboo... [Published CNET News - Security - May 13 2013]
U.S. charges 8 in $45M global cybercrime scheme [Published CNET News - Security - May 10 2013]
Senators propose law to go after foreign cyberc... [Published CNET News - Security - May 08 2013]
Apple ordered by German court to change its pri... [Published CNET News - Security - May 07 2013]
U.S. says Chinese government behind cyberespionage [Published CNET News - Security - May 07 2013]
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LivingSocial hacked; 50 million affected [Published CNET News - Security - Apr 27 2013]
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Police arrest Dutchman for alleged Spamhaus Web... [Published CNET News - Security - Apr 26 2013]
New malware variant targets Uyghur Mac users [Published CNET News - Security - Apr 25 2013]
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Google joins FIDO's crusade to replace passwords [Published CNET News - Security - Apr 24 2013]
Australian police arrest alleged leader of Lulz... [Published CNET News - Security - Apr 24 2013]