Security

Google patches Chrome, beefs up malicious file blocking tech

Starts 2012 by paying out $2,000 in bug bounties

Cautious optimism: Details of Microsoft’s first Patch Tuesday of 2012

The details of Microsoft's first Patch Tuesday seem scary on the surface, but may actually suggest a more proactive approach going into 2012.

Big IT Vendors Lead Patching Laggards

2012 Outlook: The end of everything?

Microsoft scraps ‘Where’s my phone update?’ site

Microsoft will no longer disclose when people will get Windows Phone updates on its "Where's My Phone Update?" web page

Apple’s iCloud, Siri doubles iPhone 4S data consumption

And 'extreme users' getting even more extreme in their data usage, says U.K. firm

NASA set for Mars-bound spacecraft’s biggest thruster blast

NASA firing Mars Laboratory's main thrusters on Jan. 11 for trajectory correction to Red Planet

FBI warns of new Zeus-based malware in phishing scam

FBI says 'Gameover' can steal usernames and passwords, gaining access to your bank account

Security roundup: DOD revving up cyber-defense for 2012; Microsoft to have big January Patch Tuesday

Symantec snafu: Source code stolen from third-party server; Department of Energy developing project to reinforce grid cybersecurity

EPA wants your environment pictures, issues public photo challenge

Latest government crowd-source project: EPA looks to document environmental problems, challenges and beauty