Network Security

Boycotting RSA Conference is a misplaced endeavor

Publicity stunt or conscientious objector, either way boycotting the conference isn't productive.

Target-like attack unlikely against small retailers

Sophisticated methods that can dodge detection typically reserved for specific companies in targeted attacks, say experts

Target-related malware was a side job for man living in Russia

The 23-year-old contends the program he helped develop has a defensive purpose as well

Syrian Electronic Army hacks Microsoft’s Office Blogs site

Syrian Electronic Army claim they got access to the blogs.office.com admin panel

NFL’s CIO Looks to Improve Fan Experience With In-Stadium Tech

16 million online accounts probably compromised, German government warns

Government invites users to check their email address against a list of 16 million collected by a botnet

Start-up debuts ‘shape-shifting’ technology to protect web servers

Funded by big-name backers, Shape Security creates innovative camouflage and armor for websites

Firewall start-up Aorato sniffs out Active Directory anomalies

Application firewall flags unauthorized activity on Microsoft directory

Two coders closely tied to Target-related malware, security firm says

Underground forum postings indicate both may have used the same online nickname, according to IntelCrawler

Officials: Two people used fake credit cards that may be linked to Target data breach

Police didn't say if the pair were directly involved in the data breach or merely purchased stolen card information