Security

NASA satellite spots massive, violent tornadoes in Sun’s atmosphere

NASA’s Solar Dynamic Observatory watches enormous tornadoes spin across the Sun

In praise of alternative approaches to cybersecurity

New approaches are beginning to emerge as the community realizes fundamental changes are needed in cybersecurity.

DARPA does Big Data in a big way

DARPA maintains everything from security to cloud computing programs that utilize big data

Report cites U.S., Canada as malware attack focus

Look from Welsense at last year's trends sees social-networking becoming main malware targets

Microsoft bot takedowns help, but are no cure

They separate the head from the body but the body grows back

Malware infects Macs through Microsoft Office vulnerability

Rogue emails distribute booby-trapped Microsoft Word file that installs Mac OS Trojan, researchers said

Congress urged to secure drone law

Allowing thousands of drones over U.S. skies raises serious privacy questions, advocacy group says

How Secure Is the Cloud? IT Pros Speak Up

Feds Warn of Cyber Threats, Seek Expanded Authority for DHS

Duqu malware resurfaces after five-month holiday

'These guys are still working,' says security expert of gang behind Trojan aimed at Iran