Security

Kaspersky Internet Security 2013 bug can lead to system freeze

Potential attackers can exploit the flaw by sending specifically crafted IPv6 packets to the targeted computers

FTC dumps on scammers who blasted millions of text messages

Federal Trade Commission says illegal texters blasted 180 million illegal messages in past year

Virtualized Security Offers Challenges (But Not as Many as You Think)

Cloud providers become cloud security providers

It was interesting how cloud providers exhibited their security chops at RSA.

Researchers rake in $280K at Pwn2Own hacking contest

Teams hack IE10, Chrome 25, Firefox 19, and Java 7 as eighth Pwn2Own gets off to an impressive start

Uniscon document exchange service uses two-factor authentication, stores no passwords

Demand for IT security experts outstrips supply

Employers will pay more for certified -- and experienced -- IT security pros, studies find

US Attorney General defends handling of Aaron Swartz case

Swartz's family had blamed the government for his suicide

Natives restless with SIEM, study shows

Following breaches, experts call for two-factor authentication on Twitter

While two-factor authentication is not a silver bullet, it is a necessary step toward better security, said one analyst