Security

Sun was close to licensing Java patents to Google for $28M

In a court brief related to its battle with Oracle, Google also says the offending code has all been removed in the next version of Android

Breach reporting: Now companies have to do it

New SEC guidance means companies must publicly report data breaches, even when they might not have to under state laws

New social engineering poll reveals which scam works better

Poll results from social-engineer.org finds most people think sweet talking victims is the best approach for criminal success

Can Open Source Provide The Protein For Security Below The Poverty Line

Security costs too much for many organizations, is open source security the answer?

3 Ways to Save Yourself After a Phishing Attack

Next-generation firewalls: In depth

Dos and don’ts for next-gen firewalls

US mobile carriers to offer free usage alerts

CTIA members will roll out usage alerts within a year to help customers avoid bill shock

Scareware spread from popular torrent site via malvertizing

The infection process required no user interaction

Cisco and the Consumerization of IT

Cisco is at the forefront of embracing the consumerization of IT - here's how.