Security

Vote on nano-SIM standard postponed after row

A new vote will have to wait for least 30 days, according to ETSI's rules

BlackHole exploit targets Java bug through browser-based attacks

A recently discovered Java exploit will have many updating, or even removing, the program.

Kelihos gang is building a new botnet, researchers say

The cyber criminal gang behind the sinkholed Kelihos botnet can easily regain control over a part of it

Rapid7 Announces First Two Winners Of Its Magnificent 7 Awards

First two open source projects to share in 100k award announced

Is New Legislation Needed to Protect Online Privacy?

Critics say FTC, Obama privacy plans would lead to major regulation

Officials with the NTIA and FTC defend the proposals, saying they're mostly focused on voluntary actions by Internet companies

Do-it-yourself plan to take down Sality botnet outlined on public mailing list

Cybercriminals could use instructions posted on the Full Disclosure mailing list to hijack a large botnet

Australia’s iPad problem exposes LTE roaming challenge

As LTE is deployed on many different frequencies, it may be hard to get the fast service away from home

Threat of a bullet in the face keeping cybercrooks cautious

Cybersecurity research director also warns that we haven’t seen the worst of advanced persistent threats, er, malware

Researchers smash Kelihos botnet with dose of its own poison

Botnet's peer-to-peer command structure 'backfired,' says take-down participant