Security

NASA Inspector General doubts space agency can hit mandatory computer encryption goals

NASA on mission to encrypt all laptops by Dec. 21.

With blue-chip backing, joint venture firm looks to embed crypto technology in mobile devices, electronic payments

MasterCard, Samsung, ARM, others back Trustonic crypto security effort

Java 7 Update 10 allows users to restrict the use of Java in browsers

Java users can now block Web-based Java content completely or enforce strict restrictions for it

Samsung’s Galaxy Grand twin-SIM phone has a 5-inch screen

The big-screen phone appears to be aimed at budget-conscious buyers, says one analyst

Compromised Windows PCs bought in China pose risk to U.S.

Bogus copies of Microsoft's operating system oftentimes end up as zombies within botnets and spread spam and malware beyond borders

Android botnet abuses people’s phones for SMS spam

Security vendor Cloudmark says it is the first time they've detected a botnet that abuses other people's phones to send spam

5 tips to retain great security talent

Career experts offer advice on retaining your highest-quality talent so they don't leave to work for your competitor

How to harden your RHEL 5 servers

Blue Coat second company to buy Crossbeam Systems in recent weeks

Union brings together security technology firms

Microsoft’s antivirus is a starting point, not the final stop

Before you rely on Security Essentials to keep you safe, you might want to look at its accuracy record.