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Apple Offers Record 'Bounty' for iPhone Security Flaws, Offers Modified iPhone
Apple is offering cyber security researchers up to $1 million to detect flaws in iPhones, the largest reward offered by a company to defend against hackers.
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Chinese Government Hackers Suspected of Moonlighting for Profit
One of the most effective teams of Chinese government-backed hackers is also conducting financially-motivated side operations, cybersecurity researchers said on Wednesday.
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Flush Times for Hackers in Booming Cyber-Security Job Market
The surge in cyber-attacks is not good for national security, bur may be great for the job security of hackers and researchers.
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Black Hat Security Conference Sees New Focus on Preventing Brazen Attacks
"We should celebrate defence," said conference attendee Amit Yoran, CEO of Columbia, Maryland-based security firm Tenable.
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For Cybersecurity, US Government Seeks a Few Good Hackers
Alejandro Mayorkas, a high-ranking Department of Homeland Security official, opened a speech over the summer in Las Vegas before hundreds of hackers with a dare.
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Stagefright Vulnerability Detector App Now Available on Google Play
Zimperium, the cyber-security firm that discovered the wide-reaching vulnerability, has released an app to test Android devices.
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US Researchers Show Computers Can Be Hijacked to Send Data as Sound Waves
For decades, spy agencies and researchers have sought arcane ways of extracting information from keyboards and the like.
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Security Experts Call for Government Action Against Cyber-Threats
Though experts are outraged by the extent of US spying, they are even more concerned about sophisticated enemies using malware to sabotage utilities, and more.
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Tor Internet Privacy Service Warns Users It Was Attacked
Tor said users trying to reach hidden sites might have been identified by government-funded researchers.
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US May Prevent Chinese Nationals From Attending Def Con Hacker Event
An official said the US could use visa restrictions and other measures to the keep Chinese out.
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Taking over cars, and homes, remotely
Hackers could also turn our televisions and webcams against us, monitoring everything we're saying and doing.
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NSA chief defends surveillance programs at Black Hat security conference
NSA has been under fire from many civil liberties advocates and lawmakers for running the Internet surveillance program.
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Microsoft pays big to strengthen software defense
Microsoft doled out a quarter million dollars in prize money to researchers who found ways to thwart attacks on its software.
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Computer hackers and defenders mix in Las Vegas
A conference gathering of computer security experts and software savants who make sport of hacking them.
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Apple Offers Record 'Bounty' for iPhone Security Flaws, Offers Modified iPhone
Apple is offering cyber security researchers up to $1 million to detect flaws in iPhones, the largest reward offered by a company to defend against hackers.
-
Chinese Government Hackers Suspected of Moonlighting for Profit
One of the most effective teams of Chinese government-backed hackers is also conducting financially-motivated side operations, cybersecurity researchers said on Wednesday.
-
Flush Times for Hackers in Booming Cyber-Security Job Market
The surge in cyber-attacks is not good for national security, bur may be great for the job security of hackers and researchers.
-
Black Hat Security Conference Sees New Focus on Preventing Brazen Attacks
"We should celebrate defence," said conference attendee Amit Yoran, CEO of Columbia, Maryland-based security firm Tenable.
-
For Cybersecurity, US Government Seeks a Few Good Hackers
Alejandro Mayorkas, a high-ranking Department of Homeland Security official, opened a speech over the summer in Las Vegas before hundreds of hackers with a dare.
-
Stagefright Vulnerability Detector App Now Available on Google Play
Zimperium, the cyber-security firm that discovered the wide-reaching vulnerability, has released an app to test Android devices.
-
US Researchers Show Computers Can Be Hijacked to Send Data as Sound Waves
For decades, spy agencies and researchers have sought arcane ways of extracting information from keyboards and the like.
-
Security Experts Call for Government Action Against Cyber-Threats
Though experts are outraged by the extent of US spying, they are even more concerned about sophisticated enemies using malware to sabotage utilities, and more.
-
Tor Internet Privacy Service Warns Users It Was Attacked
Tor said users trying to reach hidden sites might have been identified by government-funded researchers.
-
US May Prevent Chinese Nationals From Attending Def Con Hacker Event
An official said the US could use visa restrictions and other measures to the keep Chinese out.
-
Taking over cars, and homes, remotely
Hackers could also turn our televisions and webcams against us, monitoring everything we're saying and doing.
-
NSA chief defends surveillance programs at Black Hat security conference
NSA has been under fire from many civil liberties advocates and lawmakers for running the Internet surveillance program.
-
Microsoft pays big to strengthen software defense
Microsoft doled out a quarter million dollars in prize money to researchers who found ways to thwart attacks on its software.
-
Computer hackers and defenders mix in Las Vegas
A conference gathering of computer security experts and software savants who make sport of hacking them.
