Network Security

Pinterest locked user accounts due to spam outbreak

The company blames other social networking account breaches for the spam

Mobile and Web security will be major topics at Black Hat

Security researchers will disclose new vulnerabilities affecting mobile and Web technologies at security conference

Cybercriminals no longer control the third largest spam botnet, researchers say

The remaining command and control servers of the Grum botnet have been shut down

New Office has compelling enhancements but also big holes

Microsoft made major improvements in Office's user interface and application functionality, but the lack of an iPad version is concerning

Are Firewalls Dead?

Is the linchpin of security a victim of its own success?

Firefox 14 contains vulnerability patches, security-related features

Mozilla published 14 security advisories for Firefox 14.0.1

Android malware steals location data from mobile devices

Symantec on Tuesday joined other vendors offering tools to stop such mobile malware with its own: Mobile Security for Android

Yahoo reports lackluster sales as Meyer takes reins

The tech world will be watching to see if Marissa Meyer is on Yahoo's earnings call Tuesday

Mahdi cyberespionage malware infects computers in Iran, Israel, other Middle Eastern countries

Security researchers from Kaspersky Lab and Seculert discover new cyberespionage operation targeting Middle Eastern countries

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