Network Security

PHP.net maintainers to reset user passwords, change SSL certificate

The compromise extended to two servers, the PHP Group said

Data protection essential to digital economy, say EU leaders

New EU laws on data protection and cybersecurity to be agreed to next year

PHP.net compromised and used to attack visitors

Attackers injected malicious JavaScript code into the site, redirecting some visitors' browsers to Flash exploits

Computer Criminals Continue to Vex IT Groups

Oversharing information can lead to disaster online

Cisco fixes serious security flaws in networking, communications products

Some of the company's new updates address a known vulnerability in Apache Struts

Flash Player now sandboxed under Safari on Mac OS X

The Flash Player plug-in has more restrictions and better security under Safari on Mac OS X Mavericks

Microsoft and Symantec push to combat key, code-signed malware

Code-signed malware hot spots said to be China, Brazil, South Korea

Apple reveals iPad Air at 16 ounces, iPad mini at $399

Both have new A7 chip, M7 co-processor, and Retina displays

Calling all security gods – DARPA has $2 million cyberthreat challenge for you

DARPA uncorks Cyber Grand Challenge targeting automated security projects