Counterclank Apps To Remain In Android Market
Some security experts call Counterclank apps malware, not adware. But Google says the apps comply with the company's terms of service.
InformationWeek (February 1, 2012)

Symantec Patches PCAnywhere, But Should You Delete?
Symantec says hotfix 'eliminates known vulnerabilities,' but hackers could use source code to exploit unknown holes. Some users will want to delete the app entirely.
InformationWeek (February 1, 2012)

Megaupload Users Get Reprieve, But Legal Questions Remain
Hosting providers agree to hold data files for two weeks while cyberlocker company's lawyers negotiate with the U.S. government.
InformationWeek (January 31, 2012)

10 SharePoint Security Mistakes You Probably Make
Bradley Manning allegedly stole sensitive government cables destined for WikiLeaks from a SharePoint server. Are your information security controls tighter than the Army's were?
InformationWeek (January 31, 2012)

Android Counterclank: Malware, Or Smartphone Advertising?
Apperhand SDK drops a search icon onto the Android desktop and tracks your device's ID, but so does any adware. Here's what you need to know.
InformationWeek (January 30, 2012)

Twitter Country Blocks: 10 Key Facts
Twitter says functionality aims to help the company better respond to legal requirements. What restrictions already exist and what's next?
InformationWeek (January 27, 2012)

Megaupload: What's Next for Founders, Users?
Justice Department tells Megaupload's customers they shouldn't expect to get their files back.
InformationWeek (January 27, 2012)

Smartphone Privacy Snafu: U.K. Carrier Broadcasts Numbers
Mobile provider O2 said it has patched problem that shared phone numbers with websites. But users of the Orange network in Spain report similar issues.
InformationWeek (January 26, 2012)

Symantec: Users Should Disable PCAnywhere
Now Symantec moves into damage-control mode after LulzSec leader tweets the remote-access software may be used to launch exploits.
InformationWeek (January 26, 2012)

Megaupload Closure Forces Cloud Storage Questions
In the wake of Megaupload, security experts warn businesses that rely on cyberlockers to include service loss in their disaster and continuity planning.
InformationWeek (January 25, 2012)

9 Ways To Minimize Data Breach Fallout
Symantec just revealed that attackers stole source code to its flagship Norton software in 2006, highlighting today's array of sharply different approaches to owning up to data breaches. Consider these essential policies.
InformationWeek (January 25, 2012)

When Uncle Sam Can Demand You Decrypt Laptop
Colorado woman argued that surrendering her full-disk encryption password would violate her Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination, but a judge disagreed.
InformationWeek (January 24, 2012)

Megaupload Takedown Questioned By Users, Lawyers
Scrutiny increases from users and lawyers regarding the DOJ's decision to block legally uploaded content and pursue criminal charges against file-sharing company.
InformationWeek (January 23, 2012)

Hackers Jailbreak iPad 2, iPhone 4S
It took 10 months for hackers to crack iOS 5.0.1. Workplaces that allow bring your own device need to act immediately to avoid potential security risks.
InformationWeek (January 23, 2012)

Megaupload Execs Had Thing For Bling, Indictment Shows
Indictment in Megaupload case reveals intriguing details, including assets that could be seized by the Feds. For starters, think $8 million allegedly spent on yacht rentals, 15 Mercedes-Benzes, and a Rolls-Royce with this license plate: GOD
InformationWeek (January 20, 2012)

Anonymous Retaliates For Megaupload Raids: 10 Key Facts
Hacktivists launch DDoS attacks on FBI, Justice Department, music and movie producers, in part using disguised links that trick people into assisting the assault.
InformationWeek (January 20, 2012)

SOPA Backers Lose Ground
Protests against anti-piracy bills convince some lawmakers to drop support for the legislation.
InformationWeek (January 19, 2012)

McAfee SaaS Antivirus Spews Spam
Spammers are actively exploiting a hole in the antivirus software to create spam relays; McAfee says patch is forthcoming.
InformationWeek (January 19, 2012)

Zappos Breach Renews Calls For Stronger Passwords
Passwords are the go-to security technique for retailers, but businesses must balance password strength and consumer ease of use.
InformationWeek (January 18, 2012)

SOPA: 10 Key Facts About Piracy Bill
Despite mass opposition to the SOPA and PIPA anti-piracy bills, both continue to move forward in Congress. Here's an update on what's at stake and where the bills stand.
InformationWeek (January 18, 2012)

SOPA Stalling As Opposition Grows
Two controversial anti-piracy bills, SOPA in the House and PIPA in the Senate, face mounting criticism for going too far to block pirated content.
InformationWeek (January 17, 2012)

Zappos Breach: 8 Lessons Learned
Security experts rate the shoe retailer's response to hack that exposed data on up to 24 million customers.
InformationWeek (January 17, 2012)

Zappos Hack Exposes Passwords
Zappos tells 24 million customers to change passwords; special password-reset website was unavailable to non-U.S. customers.
InformationWeek (January 17, 2012)

10 Security Trends To Watch In 2012
From cyber espionage to Android malware, expect to see a greater variety and quantity of attacks than ever before.
InformationWeek (January 17, 2012)

Copyright Bill Causes Stir On Foreign Website Blocking
Some lawmakers move to drop provisions in the controversial Protect IP Act, now being considered by Senate, that would require U.S. service providers to forcibly redirect customers away from foreign sites accused of piracy.
InformationWeek (January 13, 2012)

Hackers Say Indian Intelligence Has U.S. Passwords
A hacktivist group has released troves of emails, spy memos, and U.S. government server access credentials. While not all are genuine, the breach points to cyber spying as the new norm.
InformationWeek (January 13, 2012)

Air Force Drone Controllers Embrace Linux, But Why?
U.S. Air Force switched drones' ground control operating system after a credential-grabbing malware outbreak. Security expert thinks it's more than coincidence.
InformationWeek (January 12, 2012)

Hack Attacks Now Leading Cause Of Data Breaches
Exclusive: Identity Theft Resource Center identifies hacking, followed by data lost in transit and insider attacks, as the leading data breach culprits in 2011.
InformationWeek (January 12, 2012)

Israeli, Saudi Hacker Battle Escalates
After several days of credit card breaches and payback hack attempts, Anonymous chimes in, purportedly releasing access credentials and URLs for Israeli industrial control systems.
InformationWeek (January 11, 2012)

ICANN's Vanity Top-Level Domain Names: Fraud Magnet?
Starting midnight Thursday, ICANN will take applications for new generic top-level domains such as .shoe and .plumber, but some industry groups are voicing fraud and security concerns.
InformationWeek (January 11, 2012)

Apple Patents Power Charger Password Recovery
Microchip embedded in a power supply or other peripheral could help recover forgotten laptop or smartphone passwords.
InformationWeek (January 10, 2012)

Feds Bust $1.5 Million ATM Skimming Scheme
Romanian man failed to disguise his identity as he allegedly installed card skimmers to steal data at 40 ATMs around New York.
InformationWeek (January 10, 2012)