Cyberattacks

Worried about the government? Internet giants also dip their hands in the cookie jar

Internet companies can access your data even as they secure it from intrusion by others

LabMD challenges FTC data security action in new lawsuit

The medical lab files a new lawsuit seeking to rein in the FTC's authority to bring data breach complaints

How to Bridge the Gap Between HR and IT

Tim Cook’s approval ranking climbs one spot in top-50 CEO list

Apple CEO has approval rating of 92%, behind rivals like Zuckerberg and Page, but again thumps ex-CEO Ballmer

Speedy attack targets Web servers with outdated Linux kernels

Cisco said the attack compromises legitimate websites to redirect visitors to malicious ones

Impact of EA Games hack on Apple shows ripple effect of attacks

EA Games server hacked to redirect users to phishing page requesting Apple ID and password

McGovern recalled as ‘a catalyst of the computer industry’

Launched IDG and Computerworld with a focus on user in the era of COBOL, IBM's System/360 and other mainframes from companies long gone

EA Games site hacked to steal Apple IDs

The attackers sought credentials and other personal information through a phishing scheme, researchers said

Wickr sees a business in securing other apps

The encrypted messaging startup is selling security tools, including enhanced encryption, to other app makers

For Facebook, delivering the strongest security would be a challenge

Facebook cites third-party services for users seeking end-to-end encryption