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Acoustic attack lets hackers control smartphone sensor
The acoustic injection attack takes advantage of a newfound vulnerability in smartphones and lets hackers remotely control the devices.
BlackBerry readies a more secure version of the Samsung Galaxy S7
Secusmart, the BlackBerry subsidiary that secures the German Chancellor Angela Merkel's smartphone, will roll out a version of its SecuSuite security software compatible with Samsung Electronics' Knox platform later this year.
How much are vendor security assurances worth after the CIA leaks?
Google, Apple, Microsoft and other software vendors are working to identify and patch the vulnerabilities described in the CIA leak, but ultimately this doesn't change the status quo of software security.
Protecting the enterprise against mobile threats
Mobile devices have transformed the digital enterprise allowing employees to access the information they need to be most productive from virtually anywhere. Has that convenience come at a cost to enterprise security, though?
Mobile World Congress 2017: Mobility monsters
GSMA has brought everything mobile to Mobile World Congress 2017 in Barcelona, painting a picture of mobile world domination.
Cog Systems offers more secure version of HTC A9 smartphone
It sounds like a smartphone user's worst fear: Software that starts up before the phone's operating system, intercepting and encrypting every byte sent to or from the flash memory or the network interface. This is not some new kind...
Are you afraid your car will be taken over?
A consortium was recently created to make sure that your car stays on the road and in your control.
FDA 'guides' the way to medical device security
The FDA’s “guidance” documents on medical device security are non-binding. But advocates say they will still have plenty of legal force – especially when it comes to things like insurance or civil suits for damages from insecure...
BlackBerry offers secure mobile communications platform for developers
BlackBerry announced a new line of business to provide developers with a secure, cloud-based, mobile communications platform for texting, voice, video and file sharing.
Are you a Reckless Rebel or a Nervous Nellie when it comes to online privacy?
In an era of constant likes and shares, where is the privacy line drawn? Are you someone who worries about being watched as you purchasing an item online? Or do you consider loss of privacy the price you pay for having the world at...
How to protect your data, your vehicles, and your people against automotive cyber threats?
CSO explores the vulnerabilities and risks of automotive cyber-attacks and methods for securing your data, human resources, and the connected vehicle environment.
7 really cool network and IT research projects
Researchers at top universities, backed by funding from federal and other outfits, are pumping out loads of research on network security, wireless networking and more. Here's a recap of 7 impressive projects from recent months.
Wandera helps manage the risks a mobile fleet poses to corporate data
The company offers a secure mobile gateway in the cloud that customers route data through, and a corresponding app that gets installed on end user devices
TCL targets Apple, Samsung with new BlackBerry handset
For a brand that's been written off by many, TCL Communication has big plans for BlackBerry.
U.S. and U.K. spy agencies have been intercepting in-flight phone calls for years
U.S. and U.K. spy agencies have been monitoring in-flight mobile phone users for years, according to new revelations from the trove of documents leaked by former NSA contractor Edward Snowden.
Security pros most worried about clouds, mobile
Companies were least prepared to assess the security risks of cloud and mobile technologies, according to a survey of cybersecurity professionals released this morning. Overall, the confidence levels of security professionals that...
When it comes to security, Android is the new Windows
Android keeps improving security, but it suffered several notable issues this month.
Security budgets continue to grow, but is it enough?
Cybersecurity is now a top concern for businesses, but the reality is that it should have been on their radar years ago. Why did businesses wait so long to invest in cybersecurity?
Do smartphone trade-ins threaten corporate security?
One more mobile security thing to worry about: corporate data on smartphones sold when workers trade in their phones.
Unencrypted pagers a security risk for hospitals, power plants
For most of us, pagers went out when cell phones came in, but some companies are still using them and when the messages sent without encryption, attackers can listen in and even interfere with the communications
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