Security

Versign fails to take action against malicious sites, researcher says

Verisign was notified of the problem but domains still 'live, resolving and still serving malware'

Facebook comes out swinging at critics of settlement offer in Beacon lawsuit

Offer to spend $9.5 million on privacy foundation fair and adequate, company says

E-mail scam steals €3 million in carbon credits

The phishing scheme resulted in losses of up to €3 million from companies

Researcher reveals how IE flaw can turn your PC into a public file server

Black Hat demo shows IE browser flaw; Microsoft issues security advisory

Unique network security algorithm stops worms from spreading

Network security algorithm from Penn State researchers halts worm outbreaks quickly

Server Psychic? No, just SIEM savvy

Apple iPhone security, privacy claims exaggerated, researcher says

Black Hat presentation discusses iPhone privacy and security mechanisms

US House passes cybersecurity R&D bill

The legislation would give money to R&D and scholarship programs

Reported Google-NSA alliance sets off privacy alarms

Google, NSA may partner on cybersecurity, Washington Post says

Microsoft slates colossal Windows patch next week

Ties record with 13 security updates, plans to fix 26 bugs in Windows, Office