Security

Ellsberg: With Wikileaks, Google, Facebook must take a stand

The Pentagon Papers leaker worries about the access that tech companies have to our private data

WikiLeaks obtains much secret data from P2P nets, not leaks, firm claims

Whistleblower site denies Tiversa claim that WikiLeaks depends as much on peer-to-peer networks as leaks to get sensitive data

Mastering computers easier than riding a bike for kids, survey finds

And that means parents need to teach kids about computer safety sooner

Trapster hack may have exposed millions of iPhone, Android passwords

Up to 10 million e-mail addresses and passwords possibly pilfered from speed trap service

Quirky moments at Black Hat DC 2011

Lawsuit threat on Android stops talk but 'It’s not Google’s fault!'

Social networking security threats taken too lightly

Social network threats are on the rise, yet most companies allow unfettered access, Sophos study says

Federal Government Open Source Report Card

Which agencies passed and which failed?

Yahoo! steals a march on Facebook and Google

Soundminer Android malware listens, then steals, phone data

Researchers have developed a sneaky piece of code that listens while a person dials in data

<i>Playboy</i> on iPad renews debate over privacy, workplace rules

Analysts urge IT shops to set clear policies for content on worker-purchased hardware