Identity and Access Management

Android one-click Google authentication method puts users, businesses at risk

A researcher has released a proof-of-concept Android app that can steal 'weblogin' authentication tokens for Google accounts

Researchers reveal methods behind car hack at Defcon

They plan to release a research paper and all the custom tools they developed

Centrify takes unified identity management into the cloud and out to mobile devices

Researchers demo exploits that bypass Windows 8 Secure Boot

The attacks are possible because of UEFI security oversights by PC manufacturers, researchers said

Vulnerabilities in D-Link network video recorders enable remote spying, researcher says

The vulnerabilities allow attackers to gain access to devices used to monitor surveillance cameras or provide remote access to stored data

Some home automation systems are rife with holes, security experts say

Trustwave researchers will reveal vulnerabilities in home automation gateways and other network-controlled products at Black Hat

Car hack highlights march toward remote control of critical systems

US will not seek death penalty for Edward Snowden

Should he return to the U.S., Snowden would be eligible for a public trial by jury, according to a recent letter

Critics urge end of passwords, but alternatives not ready for prime time

Five indicted in massive hacking scheme

Companies reported $300 million in losses from the five-year series of attacks