Security

Google stirs up privacy hornet’s nest

With no opt-out option, Google plans to combine users' data across services

FBI seeking help to monitor social media

Document spells out goals and requirements for monitoring program

Can cloud-based collaborative data-sharing be secure enough for defense systems?

Exostar's cloud-based Microsoft SharePoint gains confidence of defense contractors

Accused Kelihos botmaster’s former employer ‘angered’ at revelation

Security firm Returnil says allegations are 'disturbing and repugnant'

HP plans September open-source release for webOS

It also said it would release the code under the Apache License

Final phase of Mass. data protection law kicks in March 1

It requires companies to take measures to protect personal data of state residents

Critics: EU’s proposed data protection rules could hinder Internet

The proposed rules, including the right to be forgotten, get a mixed reaction from U.S. observers

IT pros believe data breach harm assessment is more valuable than victim notification, study says

The study was published as the EU proposed 24-hour data breach disclosure deadlines

Is Security An Afterthought For NoSQL?

NoSQL vendors are running as fast as they can, but is security important enough?

Goal of new security service: More involvement from ISPs, carriers